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HHS Civil Rights
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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) protects your rights against discrimination and ensures that your health information is private, secure, and accessible.
Washington, DC
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jul 8
    “Conscience Rights are Civil Rights.” OCR Director Paula M. Stannard underscored our mission at the Center for Faith and SAMHSA’s Called to Care Behavioral Health event today at HHS. She emphasized that faith-based organizations are essential partners in HHS’s mission to
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    Jul 4
    Today, America marks 250 years of independence. The promise of 1776, that all are created equal, remains at the heart of OCR's work to safeguard civil rights and equal access to health and human services for all Americans. OCR reaffirms that promise by enforcing the law as
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    HHS
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    Jul 4
    Today, we celebrate 250 years of freedom. 🇺🇸 As America looks ahead to its next 250 years, HHS remains committed to building a healthier future and working to Make America Healthy Again. Happy 250th, America!
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    Jul 2
    On July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act became law, affirming the nation's commitment to equal treatment under the law. As we mark its anniversary, the HHS Office for Civil Rights reflects on the work that commitment requires. #CivilRightsAct #HHS #CivilRights
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 30
    It's official. The reorganization of @HHSOCR is now published in the Federal Register. Our updated structure is built around our core programs, so we can protect civil rights, conscience and religious freedom, and health privacy more effectively. Read the notice:
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    Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
    This notice sets forth the Statement of Organization of the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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    Secretary Kennedy
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    Jun 19
    America faces more than a chronic disease epidemic that threatens our physical health. We also face a spiritual malaise that undermines our mental health. Our children are increasingly isolated, fragmented, and anxious, spending more than 8.5 hours a day on screens. This
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 23
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IS THE LAW. #HHS #TitleIX #CivilRights
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    Jun 23
    @HHSOCR celebrate Title IX’s prohibition of sex discrimination across recipients of HHS funded education programs, such as NIH-funded university research, HRSA-funded health professions training programs, ACF-funded Head Start programs, and HHS-funded teaching hospitals. #HHS
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 23
    Today, we celebrate 54 years of equal opportunity in HHS funded programs. Looking back at the 37 words that changed education and the people that made it possible. #HHS #TitleIX #CivilRights
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 23
    Beyond athletics, OCR has secured institutional reforms over the years at universities, including their medical schools, health and wellness centers, and their academic health systems, to improve protections against sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and misconduct,
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    HHS Civil Rights
    HHS
    @HHSOCR
    Jun 23
    On this day in 1972, Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, advancing equal opportunity on the basis of sex in education programs and activities funded by @HHSGov. Under @POTUS’s leadership, @HHSOCR found Title IX violations in ME and MN—cases where
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 18
    OCR has announced a $450,000 settlement with a health plan following a ransomware investigation. This marks our 20th ransomware enforcement action. Read the full press release: hhs.gov/press-room/ocr… #Cybersecurity #HealthIT
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    HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Investigation with Health Plan
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 9
    Were you discriminated against by a @HHSGov funded program for exercising your conscience rights — or because of your faith? We want to hear from you. Learn about your rights at hhs.gov/conscience/you… #ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom
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    Your Protections Against Discrimination Based on Conscience and Religion
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 9
    "OCR is done treating conscience rights as second-class rights. Conscience rights are civil rights." — @HHSOCR, Director Paula M. Stannard, Director #ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom
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    HHS Civil Rights
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    @HHSOCR
    Jun 9
    In late April, the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias released its 2026 Report. The findings are serious. The actions @HHSGov is taking are real. Watch the full conversation with @HHSOCR, Director, Paula M. Stannard & @HHS_ASH, Admiral Brian Christine. #HHS
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