Healthy Hair and Scalp Tips

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 [identify inflammatory bowel disease]( and read about the the Health Resources and Services Administration's announcement of [$100 million in awards to strengthen the health workforce]( and improve access to quality care in high-need areas nationwide. [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Do You Have Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?]( Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) symptoms can range from mild to severe and may happen in waves. The main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease which impact different parts of the digestive tract in unique ways. [Learn more about IBD and see if you have symptoms →]( HHS News Releases Week of September 22th, 2024 [Biden-Harris Administration Advances Women’s Health Through Affordable Care Act Grants in 14 States, D.C.]( September 20, 2024 In its ongoing commitment to support women’s health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today launched an innovative grant program to provide almost $9 million to improve women’s health coverage and access to critical health benefits. [Read the full press release →]( [In Historic Step, HRSA Makes First Ever Multi-Vendor Awards to Modernize the Nation’s Organ Transplant System and End the Current Contract Monopoly]( September 19, 2024 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) at the Department of Health and Hunan Services (HHS) announced the first ever multi-vendor contract awards to modernize the nation’s organ transplant system to improve transparency, performance, governance, and efficiency of the organ donation and transplantation system for the more than 100,000 people on the organ transplant waitlist. [Read the full press release →]( [IHS Awards Nearly $1.2 Million Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease during World Alzheimer’s Month]( September 19, 2024 The Indian Health Service is announcing the award of an additional $1.19 million through six cooperative agreements to enhance tribal and urban Indian health system local capacity to provide dementia care and services. [Read the full press release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment to Integrate Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment into Primary Care]( September 19, 2024  The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental health and substance use disorder services in more than 400 community health centers across the country that care for more than 10 million people. [Read the full press release →]( [HHS Releases Progress Report on Federal Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers]( September 17, 2024  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living (ACL), delivered to Congress a progress report on federal implementation of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. [Read the full press release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $100 Million to Grow the Health Workforce]( September 17, 2024 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $100 million in awards to grow, support, and strengthen the health workforce and improve access to quality care in high-need areas across the country. [Read the full press release →]( [HHS Announces 2024 LEAP in Health IT Awardees Focused on Data Quality for Responsible AI and Accelerating Adoption of Behavioral Health IT]( September 17, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP), announced two awards totaling $2 million under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects in Health Information Technology (LEAP in Health IT) funding opportunity. [Read the full press release →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Tips to Keep Your Hair and Scalp Healthy]( Hair and scalp hygiene are important for preventing and controlling certain conditions and discomfort. Some tips to keep your scalp and hair healthy include: - Using an exfoliator on the scalp to remove buildup - Washing your hair regularly - Keeping your hair detangled - Selecting an appropriate shampoo and conditioner for your hair type [Find out more about hair and scalp hygiene →]( [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](