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The National Disaster Medical System ( NDMS) is a federally coordinated disaster medical system and partnership of the United States Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security (DHS), Defense (DOD), and Veterans Affairs (VA). The purpose of the NDMS is to support State, local, Tribal and Territorial authorities following ...
The United States Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government created to protect the health of the U.S. people and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". [3]
In order to activate the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), "a public health emergency may include but is not limited to, public health emergencies declared by the Secretary of HHS [Health and Human Services] under 42 U.S.C. 247d, or a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency ...
A total of 1,631,641 residents of Virginia are enrolled in Medicare. The average Medicare Advantage monthly premium increased in Virginia compared to last year — from $12.58 in 2023 to $13.00 in ...
Here are discounts or free services available to SNAP recipients to use in November: Amazon Prime: Virginia SNAP recipients can sign up for an Amazon Prime EBT Discount for $6.99 per month, which ...
SHIP programs can help you make informed decisions about your benefits and care. SHIP programs utilize state offices, local agencies, community providers, community-based counselors, and ...
The Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) are a critical component of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), designed to provide rapid-response medical care in the wake of public health and medical emergencies that overwhelm local, state, tribal, or territorial resources. DMATs offer a wide range of medical services during natural and ...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps low-income households purchase the food they need to make nutritious meals at home. In Virginia, SNAP is administered by the Virginia...