Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a heart attack. Learn 6 steps you can take now to prepare in case one should ever happen to you or a loved one. http://ow.ly/d28a308Jc6N
Remember a flu vaccine is the first and best protection against the flu. Everyday preventive actions like staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands often can also help stop the spread of flu. http://bit.ly/2kbstG7
Hurricane Matthew left a wake of death and destruction across multiple states in Oct. 2016. The storm is blamed for 43 total deaths in four states. Drowning was the most common cause of death. Read the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) at http://ow.ly/wYRb308SO2K
February is American Heart Month! Smoking, high blood pressure, being overweight & unhealthy diet increase risk for heart attack. Have a #HeartToHeart with loved ones about the risks and encourage them to be heart-healthy: http://ow.ly/d28a308Jc6N
Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a heart attack. Learn 6 steps you can take now to prepare in case on should ever happen to you or a loved one. http://ow.ly/d28a308Jc6N
For many people the worst part of snowstorm is having to shovel afterwards. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health report that hospital admissions for cardiovascular events like heart attacks spike two days after a snowstorm, and that shoveling snow may be part of the reason. Learn more about heart disease, including the 5 symptoms of a heart attack, at https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/
Clinicians: Stay informed on the latest CDC Zika training opportunities and other training resources on CDC Learning Connection’s Hot Training Topic. http://ow.ly/ZzxT308CwrF
Live in a rural area? Do you know the five health-related behaviors that can help you live longer? Read CDC’s new MMWR study to get the full story http://ow.ly/o9gg308CumL
Zika can cause serious birth defects. Protect your baby by avoiding travel to any area with Zika during pregnancy. Check out this map of areas with active Zika transmission: http://bit.ly/29xrzi7
#Radon is the 2nd leading cause of #lungcancer. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Surgeon General estimate that 20,000 people die from lung cancer caused by exposure to radon each year. Learn how to protect yourself & your family: http://ow.ly/vqFK308ghEM
January is #NationalRadonActionMonth! Radon in air can come through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. Test your home for #radon and reduce your exposure. http://ow.ly/vqFK308ghEM
Zika virus infection is most risky for pregnant women and their fetuses. Protecting yourself from Zika can help protect the pregnant women in your community. Find out how to protect yourself, your family, and your community. http://bit.ly/29tNfMy
The philosopher George Santayana (1863-1952) famously wrote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Join OPHPR Director Dr. Stephen Redd for a look back at 5 big lessons from 2016 as CDC prepares for the known (and unknown) challenges awaiting in 2017 http://ow.ly/qY0t307jtaR
Is it 2017 already? ICYMI, here are the 5 big lessons we learned over the year that was 2016 http://ow.ly/qY0t307jtaR
Show your partner how much you care this holiday season! Condoms can prevent passing Zika virus. If you recently traveled to an area with Zika, take steps to prevent passing Zika to your loved one through sex. http://1.usa.gov/1RXMdb9
Feeling sick and recently traveled to an area with Zika? Talk to your doctor about getting tested for Zika. Zika can be passed to others through mosquito bites, and it can also be passed through sex. Learn how to protect your loved ones: http://bit.ly/2hAbkDs.
