DYK that most women between 40 and 60 years old have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Click here to read about heart disease and women. bit.ly/3pGv5eB
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Join on November 8th at 3pm EST for a webinar where we discuss #COVID19 vaccines for pregnant and breastfeeding persons. bit.ly/3saEZq3
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Eating heart healthy is an important way to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Click here for heart healthy recipes. bit.ly/3E2dndV #NWBPAW
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Correct answer: "What is 988?"
Thanks for getting the word out about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on Sunday's episode.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline
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October is #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Domestic violence affects everyone, not just women. Know the signs, its effect on children, and how to get help: go.usa.gov/xhWbK
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Domestic Violence impacts individual and community health. #HRSA is committed to addressing the health needs of those experiencing relationship violence. High-quality health care is available, regardless of ability to pay: bit.ly/3CjdP61 #DVAM
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High #BloodPressure affects 1 in 3 Hispanic/Latina women in the U.S. and is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get your BP checked at least once a year and talk to your health care team about controlling it. #HispanicHeritageMonth bit.ly/3QYaEVv
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National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week is here and is connecting women with resources in their communities to improve their heart health! Learn what it means to control your blood pressure and lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. #NWBPAW womenshealth.gov/nwbpaw
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This week is Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. High #BloodPressure, or hypertension, occurs when the pressure or force of blood flowing through your arteries is higher than normal. If left untreated, it can lead to significant health issues, such as heart disease or strokes.
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Words like "alcoholism" or “alcohol abuse” can be stigmatizing & create barriers for treatment. Instead, use “alcohol use disorder.” We can help reduce #stigma by using accurate language & terms.
#TreatmentWeek #EndStigma
Learn more: fal.cn/3sSrO
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Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy. #StopBullying stopbullying.gov #BullyingPreventionMonth
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Click here for steps that women can take to lower risk factors for heart disease. bit.ly/3Q8xZTO #NWBPAW
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! If #BreastCancer runs in your family, use ’s MyHealthfinder resource to learn why regular checkups are important: bit.ly/3EzpkrA
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#WednesdayWisdom: #CheckKnowShare your blood pressure during and after pregnancy and learn the warning signs that can indicate life-threatening, pregnancy-related complications due to high blood pressure. bit.ly/3AM4pge #NWBPAW
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Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans have HPV, which can cause 6 types of #cancer? If you’re 26 or younger, get the #HPVvaccine to protect yourself. Get the facts at
go.usa.gov/xzjns. #HPVvaxNOW
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Join us today at 12 PM ET as we discuss #hypertension in women. Click here to watch the summit live:
bit.ly/3eGKr0F #NWBPAW
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High blood pressure can affect anyone, but women—who often dismiss warning signs—should be especially mindful of their numbers. If something doesn’t feel right don’t tough it out, check it out! nhlbi.nih.gov/hypertension #NHBPAW
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#DYK returning expired and unused medications found in the medicine cabinet helps prevent accidental drug misuse, poisoning, and #overdose?
Dispose old medications at a community collection site near you on on #TakeBackDay Oct. 29. More information: dea.gov/takebackday
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The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available in English, Spanish & 60 languages on request. Counselors provide 24-hour, free support, resources and referrals to moms who need it.
Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746). #Help4Moms mchb.hrsa.gov/national-mater
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Join us on October 19 at 12PM as we discuss Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program and advances in the field of #hypertension care and more. Click here to register our Hypertension Summit. #NWBPAW bit.ly/3dkpxnh
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This week is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. Click here to read about stress management. bit.ly/3f4LSpn #NWBPAW
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Providers: Help your patients save time while protecting their health. Recommend the #HPVvaccine to patients through age 26 when they get their #flushot. Here’s what to say: go.usa.gov/xzjnF. #HPVvaxNOW
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A recent #CDC study found that, in 2020, US counties that adopted policies like mask mandates, stay-at-home orders, and gathering bans for longer periods of time had fewer cases of #COVID19. Read the full study to learn more. bit.ly/3TamvSn
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During this National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week, take time to learn about the warning signs that can indicate #pregnancy-related complications, such as #preeclampsia & #GestationalHypertension. Check out these resources from : bit.ly/3dIzHya #MHM
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National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week (#NWBPAW) was created to empower women to take control of their health by sharing everyday actions they can take to maintain a healthy #BloodPressure and improve their overall heart health. bit.ly/3dBCkC2
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#DYK nearly 1 in 3 American women have high blood pressure? This week is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. We encourage women to check out these resources from : bit.ly/3fkwfKC #NWBPAW
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This week is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. Click here to find resources in your community. #NWBPAW
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Happy #GlobalHandwashingDay! Keeping your hands clean is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. It also helps fight #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3rRqqHq
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This week is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. Check out this tutorial on how to accurately measure your #bloodpressure at home. #NWBPAW
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Flu vaccines are one way of the best ways you can keep your family & community healthy this fall 🍂🍁. Say #BooToTheFlu and get vaccinated by Halloween! 📍 Find a #flu vaccine location here: vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
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Sunday, October 16 is National Mammogram Day. Routine mammograms are the best screenings to detect breast cancer early. Learn about mammograms and tips for your next visit. bit.ly/3UGRZk3
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Join us on October 19 at 12pm EST as we discuss innovation in hypertension care and prevention. Click here to register. bit.ly/3dkpxnh
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You are not alone on your path to recovery. Support and treatment services are available 💜 Help yourself and share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help #RecoveryIsPossible
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Breastfeeding has benefits for both baby and mom. For mothers, breastfeeding can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/3xraKeP #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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#DYK? More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable according to an analysis of data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees (#MMRCs). Learn more: bit.ly/3LuZK8F.
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Your provider may first do blood tests and imaging tests to diagnose VTE. The tests your provider runs will depend on your specific medical history and risk factors. Learn more about VTE diagnostic tests and procedures: bit.ly/3Ctf5m7 #ClotChat #WTDay22
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Find culturally responsive services to children, youth, and families who have been exposed to domestic violence here. #DVAM2022 buff.ly/3C3Xz7w
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#DYK: The helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day. #SuicidePrevention #988Lifeline
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Blood clots, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), can affect anyone—regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or race. Read stories from blood clot survivors: bit.ly/3OVz5Tf.
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