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@mnhealth14 Apr 2025
CDC estimates that nearly 48 million Americans contract a foodborne illness each year. So who is tasked with keeping our food and water safe? And what happens when a foodborne outbreak does occur? cdcfoundation.org/conversati…

Behind the Plate: Keeping Our Food Safe | Contagious Conversations

Behind the Plate: Keeping Our Food Safe | CDC estimates that nearly 48 million Americans contract a foodborne illness each year. So who is tasked with keeping our food and water safe? And what...

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CDC Foundation@CDCFound3 Apr 2025
In our latest episode of Contagious Conversations, hear a first-hand account of what it's like to experience serious foodborne illness and how people like Josh Rounds from @mnhealth step in to help: cdcf.link/podcast
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@NACDS20 Jan 2025
👉 At the #NACDSREGIONAL Chain Conference, the #FoodIsMedicine movement was highlighted, emphasizing the intersection between nutrition, medications, & chronic disease. Thanks to our speakers for discussing how #pharmacies can lead the way on food and health across communities.
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“Smart vapes” – e-cigarettes with digital displays – are being used by U.S. youth. These devices typically include flavored nicotine and may include tech features like animations and built-in games. Read more in @JAMA: bit.ly/4jc2TL3
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Over the years we worked together, I had the privilege of introducing Dikembe Mutombo to new CDC directors and enlisting his help in public health emergencies. He will be truly missed. More on my time working with Dikembe: cdcf.link/4dpdRss
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In “Public Health and Public Trust”, ⁦@CDCFound⁩’s ⁦@DrJudyMonroe⁩ and Kresge’s ⁦@LupiValdes⁩ discuss what #PublicHealth leaders have learned about building trust after the pandemic.
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Teachers: Want a back-to-school activity to help children prepare for natural disasters? Download CDC’s Ready Wrigley Activity books: 🌀Hurricanes: bit.ly/4fWw6ry 🔥Wildfires: bit.ly/3MaU8BE 🌡️Heat: binged.it/4cu7IL2 💧 Floods: binged.it/4fQME4l
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CDC HIV@CDC_HIV29 May 2024
Save the date for the #StopHIVTogether National HIV Testing Day webinar! WHO: Moderated by the Normal Anomaly Initiative’s Ian Haddock WHAT: Focused on the #NHTD theme, “Level up your self-love: check your status.” WHEN: June 13, 1pm ET WHERE: Register➡️ bit.ly/NHTD2024
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Creating a safe and supportive school environment that fosters connectedness helps students. When youth feel connected to peers and adults in their school, they’re less likely to experience poor mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth bit.ly/2URZdHO
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@CDCgov15 May 2024
Over 4,500 people in the U.S. drowned each year from 2020-2022. Learn the 5 tips your community can use to help increase access to basic swimming and water safety skills training and reduce the risk of drowning in a new CDC #VitalSigns report. bit.ly/3wwqN0j

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Happy National Women’s Health Week! We admire and celebrate the strength and contributions of all who identify as women! That’s why CDC’s DRH is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of women around the world. Check out our work: bit.ly/3xTZ3hY #NWHW
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NCHS@NCHStats7 May 2024
Curious about health trends? Dive into a wealth of data on more than 120 topics with the NCHS Data Query System. Learn more at: bit.ly/3UJgRdd
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SAMHSA@samhsagov7 May 2024
Today is #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay. Visit @CDCgov's #StopOverdose website to learn about the dangers of illegally made #fentanyl, the risks of mixing drugs, how #naloxone can save lives, & #recovery: bit.ly/3JJ2q2h #JustSayKNOW
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The recently released 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is meant to address gaps in the #SuicidePrevention field and promote a coordinated and comprehensive approach through four Strategic Directions. Learn more: hhs.gov/nssp. @HHSgov @Action_Alliance
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This April, celebrate National Minority Health Month (NMHM) by being the source of better health. @CDCHealthEquity recognizes NMHM as an opportunity to bring attention to health inequities and CDC's work to address health disparities. Learn more: bit.ly/3UlAhEJ #NMHM24
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@CDCgov18 Apr 2024
CDC’s Heat & Health Tracker monitors real-time weather conditions and can help your communities avoid harm from heat: bit.ly/3AelMJc

Heat & Health Tracker | Tracking | NCEH | CDC

The CDC Heat and Health Tracker provides local heat and health information so communities can better prepare and respond to extreme heat events.

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@CDCgov18 Apr 2024
Health officials: Heat caused more emergency department (ED) visits in several U.S. regions in 2023. Read the full findings from this @CDCMMWR report: bit.ly/mm7315a1

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@CDCgov19 Apr 2024
Public health professionals: #DYK the stages of the federal grant lifecycle? Learn how to apply for and manage grants and cooperative agreements with this training from CDC and @CDCFound: bit.ly/3Tx4D6z #CDCLearning
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#Misinformation and disinformation are growing challenges in #publichealth. Understand the science of how information spreads and learn how to respond with the free, self-paced Infodemiology Training Program, new from @PublicGoodProj and @deBeaumontFndtn. training.infodemiology.com/p…

Infodemiology training for public health

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A2 I listen! Listening to student's ideas, suggestions, solutions and experiences is key to supporting them. We've created a youth council to help advise us on specific issues. The future is in their hands, but we can make space for their contributions today. #NPHWChat
National Public Health Week@NPHW3 Apr 2024
Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth
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#AntimicrobialResistance (AR) is an urgent global public health threat. CDC recently met with @CDCFound, @Gallup & global experts to discuss a global AR project to gather data to guide efforts to combat AR. Check out CDC’s global actions to fight AR: bit.ly/3UYngBJ
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