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WA_DeptofHealth

  1. See 13 food myths that can ruin holiday food & fun - 1.usa.gov/op1apj about 21 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. Get grillin’ this holiday — cook meat to a safe internal temp & use clean utensils & plates 1.usa.gov/iGz2Mt 10:05 AM May 26th via TweetDeck
  3. We track WA beaches for illness risks – find out before you go. 1.usa.gov/JicuYQ 8:03 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  4. Myth: Leftovers are safe to eat if they look and smell okay. Um, no. Take a look - 1.usa.gov/op1apj 4:02 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  5. Be safe on the water this weekend-everybody needs life jackets & watch the kids. 1.usa.gov/KkXo8e 2:58 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  6. Whooping cough still spreading in WA – teens & adults need vaccine too. 1.usa.gov/JitZtU 7:56 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
  7. You’re never too old to play! It’s Older American’s Month. See our 9 tips for health 1.usa.gov/KP7YlN 7:34 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  8. WA again named most bicycle-friendly state! Tacoma & Seattle get silver & gold! 1.usa.gov/cTZVkF 11:33 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  9. Be safe in and around water. Wear a life jacket and check beach conditions before you go 1.usa.gov/KkXo8e 10:46 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  10. ParentHelp123 helps families in WA find resources to build a healthy family. 1.usa.gov/KkXo8e 4:34 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  11. You’ll like our sudsy 60-second song & video about WashYourHandsingTon youtu.be/5jhwyAsZAvo 1:32 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  12. Thanks Dr. Frieden for hosting this chat on a vital topic. #CDCchat 1.usa.gov/KgeR1N 12:52 PM May 21st via web
  13. @NtlDairyCouncil @DrFriedenCDC- Start the day right! Fuel up first w/healthy breakfast. #CDCchat bit.ly/LerHh3 12:49 PM May 21st via web in reply to NtlDairyCouncil
  14. @ObesityCampaign-Get active w/a walking school bus in neighborhood. Be sure kids have safe routes to school. #CDCchat 1.usa.gov/LbecMc 12:42 PM May 21st via web in reply to ObesityCampaign
  15. @Prevent_Obesity -WA is making the healthy choice, the easy choice. What’s transforming your community? #CDCchat 1.usa.gov/KgeR1N 12:35 PM May 21st via web in reply to Prevent_Obesity
  • Name WA Dept. of Health
  • Location Olympia, WA, USA
  • Web http://www.doh.wa...
  • Bio Washington State Department of Health: Always working for a safer and healthier Washington.
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