Minority Health
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The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health works to achieve health equity.
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A recently published Viewpoint in the JAMA Health Forum by NIMHD leaders highlights two pillars of #HealthScience that are fundamental to addressing #HealthDisparities .
Read more: bit.ly/47hpX3W JAMA
#DYK ? The American Climate Corps is a new initiative that aims to prepare the next generation of clean energy, conservation, & climate resilience workers. Learn more here: whitehouse.gov/climatecorps/
Join the first listening session and share your ideas: americorps.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…
Taking folic acid while pregnant is necessary to prevent birth defects. It also helps skin, hair, and nail cells grow. Learn more from @cdcgov at bit.ly/3vcxbZn.
#FolicAcidAwarenessWeek
This New Year, resolve to wash your hands before, during, and after handling food.
Taking small, simple steps for food safety is easy and can have a major pay-off.
Learn more food safety tips: fda.gov/food/buy-store…
#FoodSafety
The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, the majority of deaths and complications occur during the 1st year after pregnancy. New #NIHP2P publications summarize current research and recommend actions or new research to improve postpartum health. prevention.nih.gov/P2P-Postpartum…
New law. Lower prices. More people qualify.
Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct , more people will continue to qualify for tax credits that lower their health insurance premiums.
Visit HealthCare.gov today to #GetCovered before the Jan. 16 deadline.
Make your #NewYearsResolution to live a heart-healthy lifestyle:
🥕eat low-sodium foods
🏋️exercise
🚭quit smoking
These healthy choices can help control high blood pressure, which affects nearly half of all adults: fda.gov/consumers/mino…
#NewYearsResolution
Crisis and #emergency risk communicators: Take steps to design and develop content, products, and tools that are accessible to and actionable for people of all abilities. Learn more: emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/resources… #PrepYourHealth #Inclusion4Health
Black and Latino patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or ASCVD are less likely to get optimal care compared to White patients, according to study in JAMA Network Open. Sustained efforts to reduce these disparities are needed, researchers say go.nih.gov/1x092P9
Millions of Americans have a #SubstanceUseDisorder . If you’re one of them, seek help from a healthcare professional who listens to and respects you and believes in your recovery.
Learn more about recovery: bit.ly/3GdGmuQ