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Carbonell, Greater Houston Community Leaders Call for a "Healthier US"

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will join Greater Houston/Harris County officials and community representatives to help educate residents about the importance of prevention. Participants will highlight “A Healthier US Starts Here” campaign, which is helping people prevent disease and live healthier, more active lives.

BACKGROUND:

Medicare covers many important screenings and other preventive benefits to help people with Medicare live healthier and more active lives. As part of the Healthier US Starts Here initiative, Medicare and its partners will raise awareness of the importance of preventing chronic disease and illness like heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. The Medicare tour bus will visit each of the 48 continental states over the course of this spring and summer, bringing spokespersons to work with community partners, city and state leaders, and disease prevention advocates involved in these initiatives. People with Medicare will be asked to take action, talk to their health care providers and visit  www.mymedicare.gov  to learn more about preventive services they are eligible to receive and access tools to help manage their healthcare

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