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HHS in the News features news stories and articles about the positive impact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides Texans through its programs and services. 

The public is invited to attend an information session on May 23 to learn about the construction of the $573 million replacement of the Terrell State Hospital.

HHSC celebrated the grand opening of a new $305 million replacement hospital at Austin State Hospital.

The HHSC Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment program is hosting a webinar to bring awareness to the significance of healthy vision.

HHSC celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Brenham State Supported Living Center with activities for residents and their families.

HHSC, in partnership with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 15, to celebrate the grand opening of a new 240-bed replacement facility for Austin State Hospital.

The campaign is designed to inspire Texans to volunteer their time to mentor children in the program.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month observed in May, HHSC’s “Turn To” campaign is hosting free community resource festivals in Amarillo and Lufkin.

HHSC is offering a three-part, interactive webinar series on different ways to age and live well during May and June. 

Aspiring nurse aides in Texas can take the required 60 hours of Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program classroom training online at no cost.