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The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has announced several upcoming closed meetings as part of reviewing grants and proposals aimed at addressing health disparities. These virtual meetings, scheduled between April 15 and April 30, 2025, will feature the evaluation of various health initiatives focusing on minority groups and underserved communities. The meetings are closed to the public due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, which may involve confidential information such as trade secrets and personal data. Each committee has a designated contact person for more information.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has changed the dates for an upcoming Special Emphasis Panel meeting. Originally set for April, the meeting has been rescheduled to take place from June 23 to June 27, 2025. This meeting will be held at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, but it will be closed to the public. The original notice was published in the Federal Register on March 18, 2025.

The National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities is holding a meeting on May 6, 2025, which will be both in-person and virtual. The meeting will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with activities such as opening remarks and reports. However, from 4:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the session will be closed to review and discuss grant applications due to privacy concerns. Individuals interested in attending or needing accommodations should contact Paul Cotton at the National Institutes of Health.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities is holding a partially open meeting on May 5, 2025. The meeting will be in-person and virtual, accessible to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed from 4:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the open session, there will be reports and presentations, while the closed session will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The public can access the videocast of the open session online and submit written comments in advance.

The National Institutes of Health announced a change to the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities meeting, initially scheduled for hybrid participation on May 6, 2025. The meeting will now be conducted virtually, with part of it closed to the public. This update was originally published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2025. The Supervisory Program Analyst, David W. Freeman, provided this amendment.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has announced a change in the format of an upcoming meeting. Scheduled for May 5, 2025, the meeting will now be held virtually instead of in a hybrid format. It will involve the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities and will be partially closed to the public. This update was made public through an amended notice in the Federal Register.

The Executive Order 13999, titled "Protecting Worker Health and Safety", was issued by the President to prioritize protecting workers from COVID-19. The order directs the Secretary of Labor, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to issue updated workplace safety guidance and consider emergency standards such as mask requirements. It also emphasizes coordination with state and local governments to protect public employees, and includes a national program to focus on violations that significantly endanger workers. Additionally, it encourages outreach efforts to inform workers of their rights, particularly in communities heavily impacted by the pandemic.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed new regulations to establish the United States Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP). This program aims to improve biosecurity, traceability, and disease surveillance for swine health in the U.S. by certifying sites for disease-free status regarding African swine fever and classical swine fever. US SHIP will be a voluntary program, following the model of a pilot program, and is designed to help reduce disruptions in trade during disease outbreaks. Participants in the program will include various swine facilities that comply with outlined standards and regulations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a scheduled meeting for the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, which will take place on April 14 and 15, 2021. This public meeting is designed to discuss updates and issues such as occupational health guidelines and compensation related to radiation exposure at Department of Energy facilities. Space is limited to 200 participants, who can join via audio conference or online. Public comments are encouraged and must be submitted by April 7, 2021, to be included in the official record.

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the Department of Health and Human Services has updated its organizational structure. The division previously known as the Division of Information and Education (DIE) has been renamed to the Division of Strategic Communication and Community Engagement (DCE) to better reflect its functions and to use a more socially acceptable acronym. The functions of the division remain the same as they were outlined in a previous notice from April 11, 1995.