People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Women ages 40 to 74 should get a ...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October highlights prevention and support for survivors. It also brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced physical ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources that help Texans prevent, recognize and reverse fentanyl poisonings as the state observes Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness ...

Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee (IDD SRAC) Meaningful Skills Development and Employment Services (MSDES) Subcommittee Agenda ...

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Julie Ketelsen at [email protected] or leave a message at (512) 695-3846. This meeting is open ...

The Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) is a state directed payment program (DPP) designed to help nursing facilities achieve transformation in care quality through innovation. QIPP was first ...

To let the public know about a rulemaking action – such as new, amended or repealed rules – HHS publishes a notice in the Texas Register, a publication of the Texas Secretary of State. Interested ...

Personal care attendants — also known as community attendants, personal care assistants and direct service workers — help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities ...

Youth Camp Program and Legislative bill overview: brief history of program, Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1, 89th Legislative, Special Session, and youth camp fee changes ...

Notice of Public Hearing on the Rural Health Transformation Program Agenda Texas Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st ...

The purpose of the Texas Respite Advisory Committee (TRAC) is to assist the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to: develop strategies to reduce barriers to access respite services; provide ...