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OWH Launches new Partnership Program and Prize Competitions!

What's New at OWH HHS Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) Innovator Award Competition The HHS Office on Women's Health recently announced a national prize competition to identify innovative methods addressing the impact of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) on Black or African American Women. EDCs interfere with the body's hormones and are linked to adverse health effects. A total of $1.3 million will be awarded for programs that address knowledge gaps in understanding the risks associated with EDCs and provide solutions to reduce EDC exposure risks. Deadline: 11/15/2021. Webinar: 10/28/2021, 3 pm ET Register: https://bit.ly/2ZmuKn3   HHS Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge The Office on Women's Health in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking innovative ways to improve postpartum care for Black or African American and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) enrolled in Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The emphasis will be on follow-up care for diabetes, postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety, hypertension, and substance use disorders (SUD). Total cash prizes: $1.8 million. Deadline: 12/17/2021 Visit: https://go.usa.gov/xMzTJ Closing the Evidence to Practice Gap Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Partnership Program Thank you to all who participated in National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week (NWBPAW), October 17-23, 2021! To continue to promote the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure levels at every age and stage of life, we are excited to introduce the new Office on Women's Health Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Partnership Program. The partnership program will create a network of organizations committed to helping women maintain healthy blood pressure levels through self-measuring, also known as self-monitoring. Watch our informational webinar to learn more about the SMBP Partnership Program here:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_gY24tOOY   Words for Wellness OWH Blog Check out our latest blogs and learn what actions you can take to improve your health! Click the topics below to read more: Apply to become an SMBP Partner! OWH Selects Breastfeeding Innovation Challenge Finalists. What's New in Women's Health Research High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease – a preventable condition that remains the number one cause of death for women in the United States. High blood pressure also increases the potential you may get severely ill from COVID-19. More than 100 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which is often called a "silent killer" because women with the condition may show no symptoms. The good news: Early diagnosis and blood pressure management can reduce heart-related morbidity and mortality. Take control of your heart health by learning ways to prevent heart disease and prevent COVID-19.

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