Drinking Water Safety Tips, Extreme Heat Exposure, and More

Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Good morning. In this week's digest, learn how to [treat potentially unsafe water]( and read about the Health Resources and Services Administration's award of nearly [$9 million to 18 HRSA-funded health centers]( to improve access to life-saving cancer screenings in underserved communities. [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Water Safety Tips for Hiking and Camping]( When hiking, camping, or traveling to a remote destination, it’s important to have access to safe drinking water. If you don’t know the source of your water or have concerns about contamination, you can get treated or purified water in several ways: - Drink bottled water. - Boil water for at least one minute. - Treat water with chemical disinfectants. - Use a portable water filter. [Get more water treatment tips →]( HHS News Releases Week of August 11th, 2024 [Breaking Language Barriers: HHS Issues Division-Specific Language Access Plans from Across the Department]( August 8, 2024 In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joined agencies across the federal government in prioritizing communication in its services to the public by releasing its department-wide Language Access Plan. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Declares Public Health Emergencies For States Impacted By Tropical Storm Debby]( August 7, 2024 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared Public Health Emergencies (PHEs) for the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina to address the health impacts of Hurricane Debby, now Tropical Storm Debby. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $9 Million to Improve Access to Cancer Screening and Connections to Follow-up Treatment in Underserved Communities to Deliver on Biden Cancer Moonshot Goals]( August 7, 2024 To mark National Health Center Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $9 million to 18 HRSA-funded health centers to improve access to life-saving cancer screenings in underserved communities. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Marks Farmworker Appreciation Day; Expands Language Access and Increases Support for Workplace Evaluations, Clinician Education, and More]( August 6, 2024 Secretary Becerra observed Farmworker Appreciation Day by participating in a “charla” - a conversation - about extreme heat with farmworkers organized by Líderes Campesinas. The Secretary also announced several new actions to support farmworkers. [Read the full release →]( [Civil Rights and Health Privacy Fact Sheet for Farmworkers]( August 6, 2024 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces laws that protect you against discrimination in health and human services based on your race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, and disability. [Read the full statement →]( [New Data Show Highest Number of Health Center Patients in Nearly 60 Year History of the Program]( August 5, 2024 To mark National Health Center Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), released new data showing that over 31 million patients were served at HRSA-funded health centers in 2023—an increase of 2.7 million since 2020. [Read the full statement →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles Complaint with New Jersey Imaging Network to Resolve a Disability Complaint Filed Under Federal Civil Rights Law]( August 5, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) entered a settlement with the New Jersey Imaging Network to resolve a civil rights complaint from an individual who uses a wheelchair and was denied mammography because of her disability. [Read the full release →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Avoiding Extreme Heat Exposure]( Extreme heat exposure can cause heat-related illnesses. Tips for reducing extreme heat exposure include staying cool indoors, wearing breathable clothing, staying hydrated, and wearing sunscreen. [Find more tips to stay cool →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](