Department Of Health And Human Services | Audacy

Minnesota joins 20-state lawsuit blocking new effort to strip Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care

January 7, 2026
Here's what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

January 6, 2026
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child drawing harsh criticism from medical experts Dr. Michael Osterholm says the decision will lead to more hospitalizations and preventable deaths among children

January 5, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services implements funding freeze for Minnesota’s child care programs Federal investigators are demanding an immediate audit of specific providers following allegations of more fraud

December 31, 2025
Minnesota endorses COVID vaccination recommendations from medical professionals in break from fed guidance Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers declined to recommend vaccines for anyone

September 23, 2025
RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement Health experts and lawyers say updates are needed to help clear a backlog of cases

August 7, 2025
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development “I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years,” said Dr. Mike Osterholm

August 6, 2025
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs Trump is expected to speak about the report Thursday afternoon at the White House

May 22, 2025
Experts call Kennedy's plan to find autism's cause unrealistic “Virtually all the evidence in the field suggests whatever the causes of autism it’s not going to be a single cause"

May 14, 2025
RFK changes vaccine testing protocol in the US

May 2, 2025