HHS secretary declares public health emergency



Monday, September 1st, 2008

Washington — A federal public health emergency has been declared in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Health and Human services Secretary Mike Leavitt made the call today to ensure that Hurricane Gustav evacuees get the health services for which they qualify. The declaration helps those covered by Medicare, medicaid

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