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WIC Breastfeeding

National Breastfeeding Month Texas Lactation Support Centers and Hotline Lactation Hotline: 855-550-6667 Lactation consultants are available 24/7 at no cost to assist with breastfeeding questions and ...
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HHSC Adopts Rule Changes to 26 TAC Chapter 553 for Assisted Living Facilities

Effective Sept. 12, 2024, HHSC adopted amendments to Title 26 of the Texas Administrative Code, Ch. 553 concerning Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities in response to House Bills (HB) ...
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Family Planning Program Policy Manual

Home Handbooks Family Planning Program Policy Manual Family Planning Program Policy Manual ...
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Meetings and Events

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Certification for Peer Support as a Medicaid Benefit

Steps for peers to become certified to bill Medicaid Here’s the process for individuals to become certified to bill Medicaid for peer support. The steps need to be completed in order. Complete online ...
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HHSC, UT Southwestern Medical Center Celebrate Opening of New Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas

HHSC and UT Southwestern Medical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas.
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HHSC Highlights Resources for Veterans, Families During PTSD Awareness Month

, or send a text message to 838255 for assistance. Visit the Texas Veterans Portal to connect with benefits and services earned through your or a family member’s military service. 2-1-1 Texas connects ...
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HHSC, UT Southwestern to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and UT Southwestern Medical Center are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 16 for the Texas Behavioral Health Center. The Texas Legislature ...
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NAR and SEMARC Employability Status Check Training Opportunities

Long-Term Care Regulation staff and program providers are invited to attend the new Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) and Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC) Employability Status Check ...
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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $10 Million in Grant Funding to Enhance Pediatric Telemedicine in Rural Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott announced HHSC is making $10 million in grant funding available for eligible rural hospitals and rural health clinics to provide pediatric telemedicine services.
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Reports and Presentations

The Fiscal Year 2027 Coordinated Statewide Behavioral Health Expenditure Proposal provides information regarding over $3.4 billion in behavioral health funding reported from SBHCC member agencies and ...
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HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season

for hurricane preparedness resources, including sample plans, supply checklists and other information on emergency preparedness. The Atlantic hurricane season, which affects the Texas Gulf Coast, is ...