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A longer and more intense
#PollenSeason
could be in the forecast.
Talk to your doctor about how you can protect your family against allergies and
#asthma
attacks.
Not all women are equally affected by
#stroke
;
@CDCgov
highlights that Black women are more likely to die from a stroke than any other racial or ethnic group of women in the U.S. Try these lifestyle changes to lower your risk.
#StrokeMonth
This
#MaternalMentalHealthMonth
,
#AHRQ
underscores the critical need for respectful maternity care. This evidence review explores effective strategies for implementation, aiming to enhance care quality and maternal mental health.
Exciting news! We're hosting
#PuppyCam
with
@WarriorCanineCn
to talk about mental health and how to integrate mindfulness into your day.
Join us on 5/8 at 10:30AM ET right here on X or stream here: .
Did you know? Data from the NCHS Rapid Survey System reveals that over 50% of adults experiencing pain most or every day in the past three months aren't receiving medical care for it. Learn more at
HCPs: Counsel postpartum patients about the risks of smoking after pregnancy & offer resources to help them quit. A 2021 survey found that only 3 in 5 women were asked about smoking at their postpartum checkup. Read more:
During
#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth
, HHS celebrates the researchers, health care providers, and other leaders in the Jewish American community who have made lasting impacts on the health of our country.
NEWS: We're expanding access to health care for Dreamers by ensuring they will no longer be ineligible for coverage through the ACA Marketplaces or a Basic Health Program—allowing an estimated 100,000 previously uninsured DACA recipients to enroll.
HHS data shows that 10M people received a free, recommended adult vaccine under Medicare Part D in 2023!
People with Medicare Part D can now access shingles, RSV, and other recommended vaccines at no cost to them.
Learn more at .
Mental health plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. During Mental Health Awareness Month, make it a point to check in with your loved ones. You’ll never know what someone else is going through unless you ask. 💚
Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are overweight or have heart disease. Find tips to keep workers safe in the heat:
#NIHHIS
#HeatSafety
Mental well-being is key for older adults. Don’t let age slow you down. Nurture your connections, join a social group, or consider volunteering to keep feeling active.
If you need mental health support, seeking help is always an option.
#MHAM2024
Social isolation & loneliness can be big challenges. But we can all help our loved ones. Research shows that spending time with friends and family can boost older adults’ mental and physical health.
#MHAM2024
#OlderAmericansMonth
#PoweredByConnection
Did you know that May is
#MentalHealthMonth
? Take some time this month to learn how to help a loved one who may be in crisis by learning the warning signs, do's and don'ts, the 5 action steps, and more:
#MHAM
#MHM
Today at 1:30pm ET, join us LIVE for the Innovators Showcase at the Children and Youth Resilience Summit, featuring 14 community-led innovations and their unique stories of impact, growth, and learning on promoting children and youth resilience.
Found an attached tick? CDC’s Tick Bite Bot can help you with tick removal. Bookmark this URL so it’s handy when you need it!
#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Have you thought about taking a botanical or “herbal” supplement? How do you determine the quality and safety of a product? Check out our Botanical Backgrounder fact sheet:
Dying early from the 5 leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented is more common among people living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas.
Together, we can take steps to lower these rates in the future.
@CDCMMWR
: