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Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.
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The Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (MVNHC) is a network of eight community health centers throughout Westchester County, NY.
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MVNHC offers high-quality primary, preventative, and affordable health care and support services in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity and respect to improve the health and lives of adults, teens, and children regardless of their ability to pay, or their immigration status.
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About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Although not all birth defects can be prevented, people can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant.
#birthdefectsprevention
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New CDC study found children age 6 mos–17 yrs who had gotten #fluvaccine were half as likely to end up in the emergency department from flu than those who had not been vaccinated.
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There’s no cure for glaucoma, but early detection and treatment can protect your vision. Learn more and see if you’re at risk. nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey
#glaucomaawarenessmonth
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Please be advised, all MVNHC sites will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on Monday, January 2.
Tenga en cuenta que todos los sitios de MVNHC estarán cerrados en observancia de el Año Nuevo, Lunes 2 de Enero.
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Everything you touch has germs that stay on your hands. Make clean hands a healthy habit everywhere you go so you don’t get sick.
go.usa.gov/xVQuD
#KeepHandsClean
Please be advised, all MVNHC sites will be closed in observance of Christmas Day, Monday, December 26.
Tenga en cuenta que todos los sitios de MVNHC estarán cerrados en observancia de la Navidad, Lunes 26 de Diciembre.
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Happy Holidays to all from the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. Wishing you a healthy and joyful celebration.
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Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. gives back to the community each year by providing books and toys to our patients (ages newborn to 12) during our Annual Holiday Toy Drive.
#happyholidays
New CDC study found children age 6 mos–17 yrs who had gotten #fluvaccine were half as likely to end up in the emergency department from flu than those who had not been vaccinated.
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Protect your child from RS:
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Wash your hands often.
- Cover your coughs & sneezes.
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed
hands.
- Stay home when you’re sick.
#RespiratorySyncytialVirus
#RSV
Are you a dad, grandparent, foster parent, or caregiver raising a child under 5? #WIC can help w/ healthy food, nutrition advice tailored to your family's needs & more to help your child grow healthy & strong. Use WIC’s “Chat with Wanda” to learn more. bit.ly/Chat-With-Wanda
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Flu can make chronic health problems worse. #Fluvaccine is the best protection from #flu and its potentially serious complications. Find out what groups of people are at high risk for complications: cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/i
New CDC study found children age 6 mos–17 yrs who had gotten #fluvaccine were half as likely to end up in the emergency department from flu than those who had not been vaccinated. Learn more: cdc.gov/flu/prevent/va
#FightFlu #CDC #PublicHealth
Every year flu puts hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital. A flu vaccine gives you extra protection to fight flu. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about getting a flu vaccine. Learn more: cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/c
Handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses.
Your hands carry germs you can’t see. Take the time to wash your hands for 20 seconds during key times to stay healthy.
#KeepHandsClean
#HandWashingAwarenessWeek
Today is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. Let’s #StopHIVTogether. bit.ly/3DhBLWI #WAD2022
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About 6 in 10 U.S. caregivers provide care for adults with a long-term health condition. 23% say caregiving has hurt their health and about 40% say it's highly stressful.
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Many people care for someone with a chronic disease, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults are caregivers.
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No matter which #COVID19 vaccine or how many boosters you’ve gotten, everyone 5 or older can get an updated vaccine if it’s been 2 months since your last dose, to help protect against Omicron.
Request an appointment online mvnhc.org
#WeCanDoThis
#VaxUpAmerica
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Our Certified Application Counselors can provide health insurance enrollment assistance.
Mt. Vernon Health Center: (914) 669-7200, ext. 566 or 518
Greenburgh Health Center: (914) 989-7600, ext. 7661
Yonkers Community Health Center:(914) 968-4898, ext. 122
#healthinsurance
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. would like to wish all who celebrate a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT scan) for people who:
Have a 20 pack-year or more smoking history, and
Smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years, and
Are between 50 and 80 years old.
#LCAM
Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. To prevent vision loss we encourage regular eye exams to detect problems early — and to get timely treatment and the right follow-up care.
#diabetesawarenessmonth #diabetes #eyecare
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• Manage your A1C, blood pressure & cholesterol levels.
• Seek additional support for your specific needs.
• Make physical activity part of your routine.
• Follow a diabetes mean plan.
• Stay on top of your vaccines.
#diabetes #T2D #NationalDiabetesMonth
#NIDDK #NIDDKgov
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay! With the help of your health care team, you can create a diabetes self-care plan that may include these tips from the Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) about how to manage your diabetes:
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On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Thank you!
#veteransday #veterans #veteran #military #veteransupport #army #soldier #navy #veteransusa #usa
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During the #COVID-19 pandemic, #vaccination rates have declined significantly, with demand plummeting as much as 95% for some vaccines. Talk to your healthcare professional to find out which vaccines your family needs. #GetVaccinated
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You can prevent type 2 diabetes:
find out if you have prediabetes – see your doctor to get your blood sugar tested
join a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program
eat healthy
be more active
lose weight
#diabetes #health #diabetic #diabetestype #diabetesawareness #stroke
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If you ignore prediabetes your risk for type 2 diabetes goes up — type 2 diabetes increases your risk for serious health complications:
Blindness
Kidney failure
Heart disease
Stroke
Loss of toes, feet, or legs
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If you have prediabetes, losing weight by eating healthy and being more active can cut your risk of getting type 2 diabetes in half.
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With prediabetes your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes increases your risk of:
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Stroke
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Prediabetes – Could it Be You?
96 million American adults — more than 1 out of 3 — have prediabetes
More than 8 in 10 adults with prediabetes don’t know they have it
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•Manage your A1C, blood pressure & cholesterol
levels.
•Seek additional support for your specific needs.
•Make physical activity part of your routine.
•Follow a diabetes mean plan.
•Stay on top of your vaccines.
#diabetesawareness #diabetes #a1c
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