before a name only for people who have a doctor of dental surgery, doctor of medicine, doctor of optometry, doctor of osteopathic medicine, doctor of podiatric medicine, or doctor of veterinary medicine. Use sparingly in lists, such as biographies in a conference agenda, remove periods from all degree abbreviations.Do not use a title and a degree abbreviation together (either Dr.Abbreviations should follow full names and be offset by commas: John Snow, Ph.D., spoke.Capitalize official degree names: Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science.Lowercase and use an apostrophe in general references (bachelor’s degree, a master’s, etc.), but an associate degree (no possessive).For example, “HHS efforts empower families,” not “HHS’ and HHSC’s efforts empower families.” Academic Titles, Degrees, Certifications It is preferable to use HHS, HHSC and DSHS as attributive rather than possessive. Including Texas or writing out Health and Human Services on first usage isn’t necessary in Connection articles. An exception is made for articles published on the HHS Connection, a platform only read by HHS team members, where the context is implicit. To avoid confusion with the federal Health and Human Services agency, do not use HHS by itself without first spelling out Texas Health and Human Services.
On following references use HHS (not state of Texas or the state). Use Texas Health and Human Services on first reference. With exception, HHSC also uses The Gregg Reference Manual and the Associated Press Stylebook. Note: HHSC uses Webster's New World College Dictionary, fourth and fifth editions. Medicaid Supplemental Payment & Directed Payment ProgramsĪssociated Press Stylebook and The Gregg Reference Manual Quick Tips and Clarification.
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