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The HHS Regional Office in Kansas City serves Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

 Kansas City, Missouri
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Joined November 2011
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Unused/expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community. @HHS_HealthReg7 @HHS_ASH are doing ours today in Kansas City! #TakeBackDay learn more: DEATakeBack.com
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: @SecKennedy announces 2026 update for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. 4 Commitments ⬇️ 1️⃣ Reduce dementia risk by confronting long-term risk factors 2️⃣ Accelerate discovery through investment in robust science 3️⃣ Improve care for patients to get clear answers and care they can afford 4️⃣ Strengthen services for families caring for loved ones to help preserve independence
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Experience better #MedicareOE plan shopping with a Medicare account! Your secure account lets you run personalized, side-by-side comparisons of health and drug plans based on the drugs you take. Medicare.gov/account.
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Many factors influence breast cancer risk, but lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of breast cancer like regular exercise, not drinking/drinking alcohol in moderation, and maintaining a healthy weight. learn more at: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/risk-f…
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Join our lunch and learn, tomorrow, to hear about the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)- Free, Unbiased Help Comparing and Choosing Plans October 22, 2026; 12:00pm-12:30pm CT Guest Speaker: Sonja Bhaskaran, Missouri SHIP Register Here: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c…
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Regional Director Jeff Kahrs joined fellow HHS leaders at the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Fall Meeting in Milwaukee, alongside Thomas J. Engels, HRSA Administrator; Mark Cruz, Indian Health Service Director; and Timothy Westlake, SAMHSA Chief of Staff.
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#MedicareOE is here! Review your current #Medicare coverage, and compare it to other 2027 prescription drug and health options at medicare.gov/plan-compare.
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Approximately one in eight women in the United States will get breast cancer during their lifetime and each year, more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer. **Get screened** search for a certified mammography facility in your area : accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/c…
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Today, HHS launched the Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Program to help moms and babies thrive during the critical weeks after birth. NEST kits provide essential supplies, health resources, and support for families, especially in rural and underserved communities.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! Throughout the month help us increase awareness of the disease and stress the importance of mammograms as the best tool to screen for breast cancer.
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President Trump and @SecKennedy are committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse — because every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that could be helping Americans who need it. HHS has uncovered nearly $100 billion in fraud, saved more than $46.1 billion, and clawed back $30.5 billion. Track the Administration’s efforts to combat fraud: whitehouse.gov/fraud/
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Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do. This #BullyingPreventionMonth visit stopbullying.gov and learn how to help #StopBullying for good.
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Start the conversation. Talking openly about suicide reduces stigma and helps people ask for help. Here is how: samhsa.gov/find-support/help… #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #SupportMatters
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You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. #SuicidePrevention starts with connection. samhsa.gov/about/digital-too… #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention
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Learn the warning signs of suicide for the people in your life, and for yourself. Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior; withdrawing from others; talking about having no reason to live: samhsa.gov/mental-health/sui… #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #SupportMatters
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During Fall Prevention Awareness Week learn about fall risks and prevention: cdc.gov/falls/ For information on local fall prevention programs, visit NCOA.org
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Suicide prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for all twelve. Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent. samhsa.gov/mental-health/sui… #SuicidePreventionMonth #ConnectSupportPrevent #SPM2026
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Everyone's journey is different. There is no single path to healing. What matters is support, someone who listens without judgment, and the belief that healing is possible. 988. No judgment. Just help. 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone #SuicidePrevention
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Did you know September is National Fruits & Veggies Month? Check out realfood.gov to see Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how to fit more REAL FOOD like fruits and vegetables in your diet and use @USDA_AMS usdalocalfoodportal.com/ to find them.
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Supporting someone after a suicide attempt or suicide loss can help foster healing and reduce future risk. Reach out with compassion. Listen without judgment. Stay connected. sprc.org #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #StrongerTogether
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