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Share this INFOGRAPHIC to help people learn how to eat the @MyPlate way! #NutritionMonth http://t.co/Q9Qun9mzqD
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Share @PublicHealth 's infographic about the social factors that influence our health: #SDOH
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Share this INFOGRAPHIC to help people #BeatTheHeat and stay safe this summer:
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It’s #HealthLiteracyMonth ! Help your patients understand how to use medicines safely! Share our MyHealthfinder tips for keeping track of medicine use:
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This #HealthLiteracyMonth , read our latest guest blog post from @CDCgov on the important connection between #HealthEquity and #HealthLiteracy :
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How can you help #StepItUp & make communities walkable? More: @Surgeon_General
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The new Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report is here! It highlights ways you can support #PhysicalActivity among #OlderAdults so they can achieve the benefits of staying active. Check it out and share it with your networks:
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Healthy People 2030 has an increased focus on social determinants of health. Learn more about the role of #SDOH in #HP2030 : #HealthEquity
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Mental health is a huge part of overall health and well-being. This May, take time to talk to your friends and family about mental health and how you can support each other: #MHAM2023
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Join us and @HealthyAmerica1 on September 8 and 9 for this free virtual event! You’ll learn about the latest strategies for improving the lives of #OlderAdults . Register now: #HealthyAging2021
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25 mobile health apps that can help others learn about or track their own health! Share: http://t.co/ffLl43tZ #mhealth
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5 years
This interactive graphic from @HHSPrevention can help parents find ways for kids to get more #PhysicalActivity this summer. Share it with your networks:
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Learn abt the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model to improve learning & health:
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Gender equality in #PhysicalActivity and sports programs across America is an important goal and will have a significant impact on the health of our nation. Join @HealthGov and PCSFN Co-Chair Elena Delle Donne as we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day. #NGWSD
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Today marks the start of National Public Health Week! From April 3–9, join @NPHW in celebrating the role culture and community play in #PublicHealth . Check out ways you can get involved this week: #NPHW
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Share: Kids who are physically active get better grades http://t.co/x2fRKTxbcL #NCOAM http://t.co/quiYMskpZc
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Public comment for #HP2030 is now OPEN! Take a look at the proposed objectives and submit your comments through 1/17:
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(3/4) For the first time ☝️ in Healthy People’s history, #HP2030 has 10-year targets for objectives related to social determinants of health. Our health literacy definition has also been updated for the first time in 20 years. #SDOH
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#MentalHealth is #PublicHealth . Prevention, early detection, and treatment of mental health conditions can lead to improved physical and community health. Read @NPHW 's fact sheet for information and action steps you can take to make a difference: #NPHW
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Planning for #HP2030 is underway! Learn how you can get involved in developing the next decade of Healthy People:
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Register for our 6/16 webinar to learn how #HealthLiteracy is a key social determinant of health: #SDOH
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A1: We’re focusing on the 5 #HP2020 #SDOH domains to improve our Nation's health: #NPHWchat
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Check out the Healthy People Social Determinants of Health Literature Summaries to learn about research related to #SDOH :
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Check out the latest #HP2020 infographic w/ data on the social determinants of health: #SDOH
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Vaccination against the #flu is especially important for people with chronic conditions like #diabetes . Encourage others to learn more about the flu vaccine: #NationalDiabetesMonth
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Teaching your child how to eat healthy now helps them eat healthy later. Find out how to help your child maintain a healthy eating routine with our resource: #DietaryGuidelines #HealthTipTuesday 🍎
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Providers: Use this #DietaryGuidelines resource to help patients shift to healthier food and beverage choices:
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You make a world of difference when you get kids active! Check out @RWJF ’s infographic to learn more:
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A1: We stand for science, action, and health by working to achieve #HealthEquity , eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. Read the full #HP2020 framework: #NPHWChat
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Q1 The #NPHW 2019 theme is “Creating the Healthiest Nation: For science. For action. For health.” How do you stand for science, action and health? #NPHWChat
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“First Lady: Mental Illness Should Carry No Stigma”: http://t.co/L0IJIvGUJV #MentalHealth
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Learn about the impact of the social determinants of health across the life stages: #SDOH
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#PhysicalActivity is important for people of all ages! Help people make a personalized plan to stay active by sharing our #MoveYourWay Activity Planner, which includes activities to do at home:
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We’re celebrating the launch of #HP2030 on August 18! Join us for a webcast followed by a live Twitter Q&A with @PublicHealth . 🎉 Get the details:
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It’s American #HeartMonth ! #DYK ? Building a healthy eating routine helps protect #OurHearts . Learn how: #HealthTipTuesday 🍎
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Check out this infographic to learn how @CDCgov investigates foodborne illness outbreaks:
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Just launched! 🚀 @HHSGov and @USDA released the latest #DietaryGuidelines for Americans. Learn more:
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A6: We’re working to develop national health objectives for Healthy People 2030. Learn more: #HP2030 #NPHWchat
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Join us in DC for the #HealthyAging2015 Summit, July 27-28. Registration is now open! http://t.co/GvzFCa0jAu http://t.co/lZ9ndLySKl
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HHS is shining a light on #TransDayOfVisibility . Today, and every day, we advocate for the transgender community and are committed to working towards a brighter future where #HealthEquity is achieved for all. #TDOV
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. @HHS_ASH talks about #HP2030 ’s vision, social determinants of health (SDOH), and how these impact health and well-being. Find out more about the different SDOH domains:
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Social determinants of health (SDOH) have a major impact on health, well-being, and quality of life. Check out the brand new #HP2030 resources on SDOH to learn more:
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Social determinants of health can have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. Learn how Healthy People 2030 is working to address #SDOH nationwide: #HP2030
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Share this infographic about #EyeHealth ! #HealthyVisionMonth
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We’re partnering w/ @PublicHealth to talk about #HP2030 development. Join us on 6/22 to learn more!
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A1: We know how important partnerships are to moving the needle in #PublicHealth . That's why we're continuing our work with @PublicHealth @ASTHO @NACCHOalerts & @APTRupdate to promote #HP2020 & #HP2030 . #NPHWchat
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It’s National Minority Health Month, and this year’s theme is #BoostYourCommunity ! Stay up to date on #NMHM2022 news and activities by following @MinorityHealth !
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Healthy People 2030’s Social Determinants of Health Literature Summaries provide a snapshot 📸 of the latest research related to specific #SDOH . Use them in your work: #HP2030
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How would things look in 50 years if we could help every smoker #quit ? http://t.co/gdODbgFwYz
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Educators: Use these materials to teach #PublicHealth students about health-related quality of life:
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A healthy diet helps reduce the risk of many health problems, including #obesity , #HeartDisease , & type 2 #diabetes . Can you name others?
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Does your diet need a little Spring cleaning? #NationalNutritionMonth is a great time to start making healthy food choices. MyHealthfinder has tips and resources that can help:
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#DietaryGuidelines goes mobile! Check out this BAYW post to find out how to download a copy to your phone or tablet:
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We are launching a new Healthy People 2030 webinar series featuring the Leading Health Indicators, Overall Health and Well-Being Measures, and Healthy People 2030 objectives and the latest data released on #HP2030 . Learn more here:
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During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, help people learn the stages of #Alzheimers disease — share @alzassociation ’s resource: #ENDALZ
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#HealthTipTuesday 🍎 : #YouthSports can help support the mental, emotional, and social health of young people and create healing spaces for the whole community. Learn more:
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2 out of 3 people with #diabetes die of heart disease or stroke. INFOGRAPHIC via @NDEP : http://t.co/HU1Nz1cgbf
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October is #HealthLiteracyMonth ! Use our #HealthLiteracy Online guide to create websites and digital products that are easy for everyone to use and understand:
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Check out @WHO ’s infographic on better health for people with #disabilities :
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During National Minority Health Month, use @MinorityHealth ’s social media messages and sharable graphics to spread the word about this year’s #NMHM2022 theme #BoostYourCommunity with your networks!
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Social determinants of health have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. View our infographics to learn about Healthy People 2020’s focus on #SDOH and how we’re continuing the work in #HP2030 :
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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Check back throughout the day as we thank #NYSSChampions for their outstanding efforts to uplift girls in sports. @WomensSportsFdn #NGWSD #LeadHerForward
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A1: We’re currently developing Healthy People 2030, which will include national science-based #PublicHealth goals for the next decade. Check out the #HP2030 framework to learn more: #NPHWChat
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Healthy People 2030 is committed to addressing social determinants of health. Learn about how these key factors impact health and well-being: #HP2030
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#MentalHealth Professionals: Find FREE #healthed publications on a number of different disorders via @NIMHgov http://t.co/GpDYaK5MJx
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In October we celebrate #HealthyLiteracyMonth . Join @HHSGov in our effort to improve #HealthLiteracy across the nation. Find resources to support your health literacy work:
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Share the #myhealthfinder tool to help people learn about #PreventiveServices they may need:
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INFOGRAPHIC: How patients can protect themselves from healthcare-associated infections
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Share this INFOGRAPHIC: If you quit #smoking right now… http://t.co/Z7o63OW00k
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We’ve updated the Healthy People 2030 Social Determinants of Health Literature Summaries to reflect the latest research. Use these critical research insights to address social determinants of health in your work — and to help others learn about #SDOH :
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This #HealthLiteracy Month, learn how to create health websites & digital information tools that everyone can use:
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Use this model to improve health outcomes by engaging patients in prevention, decision-making, & more:
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1 in 4 people over 65 has #diabetes . Share this infographic to spread the word: @NIDDKgov
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Some COVID-19 vaccine recipients can get booster shots. Check out this resource from @CDCgov to find out if you are eligible for a #COVID19 vaccine booster shot: #HealthTipTuesday 🍎 #WeCanDoThis
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Many states and US territories are showing decreases in childhood obesity [via @CDCgov ] http://t.co/rst98tQoTU
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Stay up to date on #HP2030 development! Read full reports from the Secretary's Advisory Committee:
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Staying active and eating healthy are great ways to help manage health problems and prevent new ones. Find out how John and Patty eat healthy and #GetActive together: #MoveYourWay #StartSimpleWithMyPlate #HealthTipTuesday 🍎
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“Elder abuse is a public health issue” explains Andy Mao, Deputy Director for @TheJusticeDept Elder Justice Initiative. “Any viable approach to dealing with [elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation] has to be on the prevention end.” #HealthyAging2021
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↑ the # of parents who use positive communication with their child is an #HP2020 objective
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Youth Sports are a great tool to support youth #MentalHealth . Check out @HHSgov ’s 10 tips from the National #YouthSports Strategy to help youth thrive:
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Many states use Healthy People as a guide to improving health. Find your state’s plan for achieving #HP2020 goals:
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Women represent 1 in 4 ppl living with #HIV in the US. Learn more: http://t.co/m6GSc91mtR #NWGHAAD http://t.co/9bzAICWCKt
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Insufficient sleep is a #PublicHealth problem. Learn more from @CDCgov :
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#YouthSports are a great tool to support youth #MentalHealth . Check out @HHSgov ’s 10 tips from the National Youth Sports Strategy to help youth thrive:
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Don’t forget! Submit your feedback on the framework for #HP2030 by Friday at 5pm ET:
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Today we launched Healthy People 2030! Join us NOW for a Q&A session hosted by @PublicHealth on what’s new and different for #HP2030 !
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Need to embrace our aging society and train more health professionals in older adult care and geriatrics. #HealthyAging2015
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On Sunday, we commemorate the effective end of slavery in the U.S., #Juneteenth —short for June 19th—while acknowledging that inequities still exist today. At HHS, we work to further equity, because the right to a heathy life is still out of reach for too many Black Americans.
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#ICYMI : Check out the new #HP2020 infographic on #Nutrition , #PhysicalActivity , and #Obesity !
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🎉We’re excited to announce the members of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee! The Committee looks at the relationship between diet and health — and informs nutrition guidance everyone can use. Learn more: #DietaryGuidelines
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You’re invited to our #HP2030 launch event! 🚀 Find out how to attend the virtual event:
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By addressing #SDOH , we strengthen the foundation for better health. #NMHM17 @MinorityHealth
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“Healthy People 2020: An End of Decade Snapshot” is here! 🎉 Read this high-level summary of the initiative’s progress toward meeting national disease prevention and health promotion goals and objectives:
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Older adults account for 30% of all suicides. Find mental health services in your area using this @SAMHSAgov tool: http://t.co/oPU7tOpS
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Share this INFOGRAPHIC from @CDCgov to help people get savvy about #FoodSafety :
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Be Active Your Way: "Get Moving in May for Nat'l Physical Fitness & Sports Month" http://t.co/DbMzeP0MR0 @FitnessGov @HHSgov #MoveinMay
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