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“Over 100 years went by before the FDA would tell women the truth.” @DrMakaryFDA at this year’s inaugural @HHSGov National Conference on Women’s Health discussed the #1 cause of death in women.

“Moms showed up to vote for the MAHA agenda.” @DrMakaryFDA highlights the major shifts underway at @HHSGov

“Why do 1-in-10 American kids have a peanut or food allergy when hardly anyone had a peanut or food allergy just one generation ago?” At this year’s inaugural @HHSGov National Conference on Women’s Health, @DrMakaryFDA explored how shifts in the microbiome—and long-held medical assumptions—may be contributing to this rise.

Reminder:

📅 National Women's Health Week starts on May 10! This year's theme is “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health.” Visit the OWH #NWHW page for resources and tips and share them with your community! ms.spr.ly/6010vJnkg

.@MikeTyson is fighting for a healthier America. Watch #TheSecretaryKennedyPodcast ⬇️

This administration wants to inspire people to GET ACTIVE and EAT REAL FOOD. And that—is priceless.

.@SecKennedy on Surgeon General nominee Casey Means: “Casey Means is the most articulate, eloquent and erudite evangelist for the MAHA movement.”

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and @HHSGov is fully committed to protecting innocent children from abuse. We call on every American to take steps to prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs. By doing so, we can reduce the risk of depression, suicide, substance abuse, and developmental challenges in our youth.

President Trump has done more to protect public health than any president in history.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. @HHSGov and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have announced the new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS), launching June 29. We’re proud that Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, representing the Office of the @Surgeon_General, will serve as a federal voting member on this important Council. The inaugural meeting of the ACPRCS will be held on Monday, June 29th from 10AM-4:00PM ET Link below to read more.

Authentic youth engagement benefits both youth and youth-serving programs. @HHSPopAffairs launched #OPAYouthCreate to promote youth participation and self-expression and give insight to programs about ways they can better meet the needs of youth. opa.hhs.gov/youth-create

Join @am950nativeroo1 Sunday, January 9, at 7 p.m. (PT) for Keeping the Circle Strong: #WeCanDoThis Indian Country, a Northwest Region town hall event about #COVID in Indian Country. Watch at bit.ly/KeepingtheCirc… or bit.ly/YTCircleStrong

#YoungAdults: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is here! Ask your healthcare provider about the HPV vaccine now to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers! womenshealth.gov/hpvvaccine #HPVvaxNOW #OWH30

Share w/youth: The #holidays can be a tough time, bringing on or worsening stress, anxiety & depression. If you need healthy ways to cope during this time, check out these 4 techniques from our former YE4C Editorial Board member, Laticia Aossey: bit.ly/361STQN

Together, we can prevent Intimate Partner Violence. Learn how: go.usa.gov/xFy4Q #VetoViolence

Who can play a role in protecting #YouthMentalHealth? ✅ youth ✅ families & caregivers ✅ educators & school staff ✅ health care professionals ✅ community orgs & funders ✅ media & tech ✅ employers ✅governments ✅ ALL OF US! Via the @Surgeon_General: surgeongeneral.gov/ymh

Check out our entire #TipsforTeens series designed to help you and your teenagers learn more about substances and their harmful effects. The series is available in the SAMHSA Store for free download ➡️ fal.cn/3kuPL