The @SiouxCityXs were without a starting pitcher on Saturday night. The solution? Give Iowa State Representative J.D. Scholten a call 📞 See the full thread (1/3) 🧵 via (@AMitchellSports)

Having cancer and undergoing certain treatments for cancer can put you or your loved one at higher risk for developing an infection that could lead to #sepsis. Protect yourself by preventing infections: https://t.co/q7eex073gD #NationalCancerSurviorDay.

.@USDA issues permit for Santa’s reindeer to enter the United States! 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🎅 Read all about it: https://t.co/2SndnDYkwD Bonus points if you can name all of Santa’s reindeer...

September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis is a response to infection that is a medical emergency and can cause tissue damage, organ failure and death. Learn more about sepsis: https://t.co/TXYxyI4JQU

Keep a close eye on livestock this week, especially Wednesday!🌡️☀️🐮 #StrongIowa

Disease sampling by #WildlifeServices and partners shows raccoons in Florida (especially in areas with high housing densities) carry raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) which can infect people. https://t.co/JfRlFiHtds

Learn more about rabies and what to do if you think you have been exposed to the virus:  https://t.co/iRpoXC0ZFN

It's tick season in Iowa! Are you prepared? Learn about the 3 most common types of ticks in our state and how to mitigate the risk of Lyme Disease here ➡️ https://t.co/uDMUXHWCVt @ISUExtension @iowadnr @ISUANR

"We like to think we can keep up [with #antibioticresistance], but [bacteria] have the propensity to be one step ahead," @cwru’s Dr. Robert Bonomo says.

Baby chicks may be cute, but they carry disease that can make you sick. Make sure to wash your hands frequently to stop the spread. Visit https://t.co/0yyEg8lkec to learn more about poultry and how to stay healthy.

Residents of rural communities often have less access to health care service as some residents have transportation issues and there are fewer facilities and providers is less populated areas. Find out more about the rural health and primary care program: https://t.co/87GwDAsy3F

It’s time for eggs! Whether you’re using fresh eggs directly from backyard chickens or a farmer’s market, or store bought eggs from the grocery store, learn about how to safely handle eggs to reduce the risk of getting sick from salmonella: https://t.co/9wgphJngZT

True or False: The gut is filled with bacteria and some yeasts, which are part of a healthy immune system.

C. auris is a fungus that spreads in healthcare. There are #InfectionControl actions you can take to stop the spread, like regularly cleaning hands, cleaning & disinfecting often, and using the right transmission-based precautions.

🚨 Multistate Outbreak: Infections Associated with Artificial Tears Products. If you have EzriCare or Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Products, stop using them and seek medical care immediately if symptoms of an eye infection occur. Learn more: https://t.co/qzeGLW1QF1

Both the FDA and the CDC are advising against the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears, as they may be contaminated and linked to an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, causing one death. https://t.co/bPpyJzyb6T

CDC issues new Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory: Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears. Read full advisory: https://t.co/xchIlaFH9h

FDA is warning consumers and HCPs not to purchase and immediately stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears due to potential bacterial contamination: https://t.co/ZjMYksKKdr

Terrible news for the free time of 30-50 year olds.

Top compliment for new #antibiotics: I’ve never met anyone like you – you’re so novel. #NationalComplimentDay