We're public health, of course we were going to jump on this trend 🤭

#publichealth #texas #nationalpublichealthweek

Kicking of the ETU Texas Summit with a look at state data from Texas DSHS' Delaney LaBrutta. Among TX youth, e-cigarette use has decreased in the last decade but is still the most commonly used tobacco product with 7.9% reporting any use.
Source: 2023 Texas Youth Tobacco Survey

1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the United States occurs in young people ages 13-24.

Take a moment to learn about how you can help prevent HIV and protect the rights of those living with HIV/AIDS: bit.ly/43RPgJF.

#NYHAAD #healthytexas

Protect little ones, one shot at a time 💉

Let's safeguard their tomorrows today: bit.ly/43PORat

🌘🌑🌒 Happy Eclipse Day y'all 🌘🌑🌒
#TotalSolarEclipse2024

‼️Texans and Visitors: Be Prepared for Active Texas Weather Threats Today‼️

Expect & Plan for Severe Storms with:
🌧️Large hail
💨Damaging winds
🌪️Tornadoes

✅Stay Weather Aware
✅Heed Local Warnings
✅Have A Plan

Safety tips: texasready.gov

#Eclipse2024 #txwx

Did you know Texas is the state with the second most tuberculosis cases?

Reaching people early with care can prevent severe illness from this infectious disease. Learn how you can take action here: bit.ly/3VWZkim

More than one in seven adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Chronic kidney disease is a when the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they should. Take control of your kidney health today 🫁: bit.ly/4cKoqak

We're now five days away from the rare total solar eclipse 🌑

Eclipse or no eclipse, staring at the sun in general can lead to irreversible damage to the eye. Here are some tips to keep in mind as the big day approaches over Texas: science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safet…

This week, DSHS celebrates National Public Health Week. We thank our staff who work everyday to ensure Texans live better ❤ #nphw #healthytexas

Great turnout for SPPH’s 2nd #NPHW2024 event - our Public Health Career Panel!

Panelists include employees from Harris County Public Health #GetVaxxed, Texas DSHS, Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities, Harris County’s Office of County Administration, and the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Houston/Galveston.

We’re officially ONE WEEK away from the total solar eclipse across Texas 🌑 Stay tuned later this week as we provide safety tips to know ahead of the big day.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in Texas. The case does not change the risk for the public, which remains low. For more information, visit bit.ly/4agPoEK.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Did you know that Help Me Grow Texas, an initiative from DSHS, connects families with children with developmental disabilities to community support and services?

🐾 Pet parents, don't forget your furry friends in your emergency plans!

⛈️Natural disasters are unexpected, having a plan for your pets ensures their safety!

Include essentials like:
🥩Food
💧Water
🐶Crate
🧸Favorite toy

⬇️More Tips: ready.gov/pets
#NationalPuppyDay

🚨A marginal risk for severe weather across Texas is expected this evening into Thursday.🚨

Threats include:
☔️Heavy Rain
🍃Damaging Winds
🌧️Large Hail

✅ Stay tuned to local forecasts & be prepared:
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Happy spring, y'all! Embrace the season with outdoor activities! Spending time outside helps our body and our mind.

Get inspired with these wellness activities: bit.ly/4cnt6CH

⚡️TDEM has activated State Emergency Response Resources ahead of a severe storm system expected to move across TX over the next few days.

Threats Include:
⛈️Large Hail
🍃Damaging Winds
☔️Heavy Rainfall
🌪️Tornadoes

Details: shorturl.at/einpW

#txwx

Did you know that VSS has copies of marriage certificates dating back to the mid-1960s? Get started filling out your family tree at bit.ly/3Pk8T7c.

Dejar de fumar no es fácil, pero hay ayuda. El DSHS está expandiendo sus servicios de la Línea de Texas para Dejar de Fumar y ahora la terapia de remplazo de nicotina será por 8 semanas. Visita YesQuit.org.