The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is inviting qualified job-seekers to learn more about a career working for the state during a two-day hiring event on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 22. HHSC’s Office of Access and Eligibility […]
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HHSC Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging all long-term care facilities to make sure their emergency preparedness plans are updated ahead of the start of an active hurricane season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Providers […]
Texas HHSC Offers Job Opportunities at Hiring Event in Houston
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is inviting qualified job-seekers to learn more about a career working for the state during a two-day hiring event on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27. HHSC’s Office of Access and Eligibility […]
HHSC Urges Rural Hospitals, Nursing Facilities to Apply for COVID-19 Funding By Jan. 12 Deadline
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is reminding rural hospitals and nursing facilities in Texas to apply for $128 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to help pay for critical staffing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
During National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. “Cervical cancer screening rates have declined nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we kick off 2022, […]
HHSC Encourages Breast Cancer Screenings During Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Many of us have delayed life-saving screenings like mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable. […]
HHSC Allows Certified Nurse Aide Applicants To Apply Pandemic Work Experience Toward Certification
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing new rules allowing nurse aide applicants to apply on-the-job work experience during the COVID-19 public health emergency to the 100-hour training requirement for certification. “Certified nurse aides in training have […]
Texas Cancer Survivors Call on Lawmakers to Advance Medical Marijuana and Other Critical Bills
Today, a group of cancer survivors and advocates that make up the Texas Cancer Survivors Coalition (TCSC) are calling on Texas State Legislators and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to advance legislation that supports Texas cancer survivors and their networks. “We […]
HHSC Encourages Women to Access Vital Health Screenings During National Women’s Health Week
During National Women’s Health Week, which began May 9, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women and girls to take care of their physical and mental health. “Texas HHSC is committed to helping Texas women access quality […]
State Hospitals Receive First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced it received the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for state hospitals in Austin, San Antonio, Terrell and Wichita Falls. State hospital staff were among the first health care providers in Texas […]
