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It's important to normalize conversations surrounding mental health so people can feel empowered to seek the help they need.
These resources can help you feel more informed to talk about mental health with those in your life who may need your support.
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FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition)
Sanitize pans, dishes, utensils, or ANYTHING that touched flood or dirty water.
Wash with soap, rinse, then w/ 1 TBSP bleach + 1 gallon water - soak 15 min
#flooding
#cleanup
Follow FDA's advice:
Bacteria in food multiplies faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F.
Be sure to cook food thoroughly, separate raw and cooked food, and wash your hands frequently!
#SummerSafety
#HeatSafety
#FoodSafety
ASPR is working behind-the-scenes to provide public health & medical support at the
#NATOSummit
this week. Responders from the National Disaster Medical System are ready to respond in the event that summit attendees need medical assistance.
The life choices you make can affect your physical health,
#MentalHealth
& overall well-being.
Incorporate dimensions of wellness into your life—like 💡 intellectual wellness—which can help better manage your condition & experience of recovery.
Being physically active🚶🏽 is one of the best things to improve your health. Here are 🔟 benefits of physical activity to help motivate you to get moving today!
#ActivePeople
Traveling on a cruise? Make sure you are up to date with your routine vaccines 4-6 weeks before travel. They protect you from infectious diseases, such as chickenpox, influenza, and COVID-19, that can spread quickly in groups of people.
Learn more:
July is National
#MinorityMentalHealthMonth
.
#AHRQ
is focused on advancing research to improve mental health care for minority communities. Let's work together to break down barriers and ensure equity in mental health services.
Prevent heat illness if
#Beryl
knocked out your power.
• Wear loose, lightweight clothing.
• If possible, move to an air-conditioned place.
• Don't rely on fans.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
Call 211 to locate cooling options in your area.
Happy Parks and Recreation Month! Join us in celebrating the ways parks provide safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful social connections in our communities. 🌳
Find tips on building social connections from
@CDCgov
:
Today, HHS proposed new policies to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, which affect underserved communities most. These important changes would increase access to care and build on the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to health equity.
When children are about 6 months old, you can introduce them to foods and drinks other than breast milk and infant formula 🍼. Foods don’t need to be introduced in a specific order for most children 👶🏽. Find out more:
How do fibroids impact
#WomensHealth
? During Fibroid Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness & supporting the millions of women who are suffering from
#UterineFibroids
, learn more about uterine fibroids, their symptoms, & more from
@US_FDA
.
Pet owners: Remember to include pets in your
#hurricane
preparedness plans.
Learn how to keep your pets safe before, during, and after an emergency:
#HurricanePrep
🚨 Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont are now able to provide Medicaid and CHIP health coverage for adults and youth transitioning out of incarceration.
Avoiding gaps in coverage will help keep them healthier and benefit their communities.
.
@POTUS
&
@VP
stand with the majority of Americans who support a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions.
We’ll continue to fight so that women in every state get the health care they need & call on Congress to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade in federal law.
Keep your cool as the summer heats up by reading July’s Climate & Health Outlook.
The Outlook can help you plan your summer activities and stay healthy amidst climate hazards including heat, drought, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, & wildfires.
#OCCHE
Sunscreens can help protect people from sunburn, skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun when used as directed and with other sun protection measures.
#SummerSafety
#HeatSafety