It was an honor to have the presence of Melanie Fontes Rainer, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) HHS OCR, here at El Futuro today. Thank you Director Fontes Rainer, for opening up this conversation about crucial issues surrounding health and language access.

We are looking forward to welcoming Melanie Fontes Rainer Director for Office for Civil Rights, this Saturday to join El Futuro’s leadership, Board Members, and mental health ambassadors to discuss language access in health care.
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Parkinson's can take the form of shaking, stiffness, or difficulty with balance. Medication, physical therapy, and speech therapy can be used to lessen the effects. During National Parkinson's Awareness Month, we spread hope to those struggling. 🌷 More: bit.ly/3VSAVe9.

Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , we continue to advocate for respectful care for Black mothers and their children.

On April 11, 1953, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was founded to protect the health of Americans. Since then, we've served millions of Americans, and our commitment to building health equity grows stronger each year.

Happy birthday, HHS! 🥳

.HHS OCR celebrates Dolores Huerta Day on her 94th birthday! From cofounding United Farm Workers advocating for farm workers’ rights, to standing up for gender & racial equality, she is a trailblazer who continues to help pave the way in our Labor and Civil Rights Movements. #SíSePuede

In partnership with our Federal agency counterparts, we are excited to share a joint statement & pledge to uphold America’s commitment to core principles of fairness, equality & justice as new technologies like AI become more common. Full statement: bit.ly/3PVVF0u

A healthier world means a happier, more unified world. By making health care more accessible to vulnerable populations and prioritizing research on life-saving medicines, we can work toward global health equity.

Happy #WorldHealthDay — let's get to work. 🌏

To prevent sexual assault in our communities, we can create safe environments, promote social norms that protect against violence, empower women, and support survivors. Learn more: bit.ly/3IXFpse

#SAAPM CDC

Small actions lead to big impacts. This National Public Health Week, let's unite for a common goal — improving public health. Whether it's promoting vaccination, advocating for clean environments, or fostering healthy habits, every effort counts. #NPHW #PublicHealth

.HHS.gov is working to use every available lever to safeguard farmworker health and wellbeing.

I encourage anyone with relevant experience to comment on the Request for Information on Outdoor Workers Exposed to Wildland Fire Smoke by May 13, 2024. bit.ly/3TC1NMy

On #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay , we recognize the beauty and uniqueness of our friends and family members with autism. Learn more about autism at bit.ly/3TUOdoQ. CDC

April is National Minority Health Month! At HHS, we're committed to bridging gaps in health care access and quality of services for underserved communities. Together, we can improve health outcomes for all minority communities across America.

#MinorityHealthMonth

Hoy recordamos a César Chávez y sus nobles esfuerzos por llevar dignidad al trabajo de los trabajadores agrícolas en nuestro país. Su legado sigue vivo en los valores de la administración y su apoyo por la justicia social y la igualdad económica para los trabajadores organizados.

.HHS OCR commemorates #CesarChavez Day, celebrating the birthday & honoring the legacy of the labor and civil rights champion who dedicated his life standing up for farmworkers, fighting for justice, equity, and dignity for the working class: the backbone of America. #SíSePuede

HHS is committed to showing up for the transgender community in meaningful ways. We've reinforced & clarified the rights of our transgender and nonbinary employees and made clear that HHS is a safe & inclusive place to work. Hear from our leaders on #TDOV : bit.ly/43LtWWg

Happy National Doctors Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of doctors across the country. Thank you for your commitment to your patients and dedication to healing and saving lives.