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🗓️✨ A little planning goes a long way. Plan a few meals, prep ingredients, or keep healthy staples on hand to reduce stress during busy weeks. 💬 What’s your go-to time-saver? #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyHabits

🐔 Backyard chickens can carry salmonella even when they appear healthy. Simple steps help keep families safe: 🧼 Wash hands after touching birds or eggs. 🚫 Don’t kiss or snuggle poultry. 🏡 Keep coop supplies outside the home. Learn more: cdc.gov/backyardpoultry #BackyardPoultry #HealthyPetsHealthyPeople #SalmonellaPrevention

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases — but it is preventable and treatable. On World TB Day, we recognize the global effort to detect, treat, and ultimately eliminate TB. Raising awareness, expanding testing, and ensuring access to treatment are key steps toward ending TB. Learn more about TB prevention, testing, and treatment: portal.ct.gov/dph/tuberculos… #WorldTBDay #EndTB #PublicHealth

🧼🥗 Safe meals start at home! Wash hands, store foods properly, cook to safe temps 🍳 Get more tips 👉 heart.org/en/healthy-liv… #FoodSafety #HealthyEating

💧 It’s World Water Day! Water connects us all — in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. At CT DPH, we work every day to make sure the water in our state is safe. From testing drinking water to monitoring public systems, we help protect the health of every Connecticut community. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/dph/drinking-w… #WorldWaterDay #CleanWater #CommunityHealth

Today is World Down Syndrome Day — and it’s time to Rock Your Socks! 🧦💙💛 Wearing bright, mismatched socks is a fun way to raise awareness and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome. Differences make our world stronger, and inclusion, respect, and opportunity matter for everyone. In Connecticut, you can learn more and join local events here: mydsact.org/world-down-syn… mydsact.org Snap a photo of your socks, share it, and help spread awareness! @CT_DDS

Did you know tobacco use disproportionately impacts LGBTQ+ communities? This National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting this important health disparity — and reminding you that support is available. The Connecticut Quitline offers free, confidential help to CT residents. You can also connect with the True to You (T2U) LGBTQ+ Tobacco Coalition, working to reduce tobacco-related disparities and support LGBTQ+ health. Start your quit journey today: ➡️ Connecticut Quitline: committoquitct.com ➡️ T2U: ctclearinghouse.org/true-to-you-co… #LGBTQHealth #QuitSmoking

📣 Food access is a public health issue. Nutrition assistance programs help support healthier communities across CT. 👉 See available food assistance services:  portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP?langu… #NationalNutritionMonth #FoodEquity

Have you heard about the 60-Day Residency Rule? Who does it apply to? How does a nurse demonstrate residency in a state? Find out by attending our free educational webinar with attorney and NLC Consultant Fred Knight, JD. This discussion will explain the 60-Day Residency Rule, who it applies to, and requirements related to relocating to another NLC state. Join our free educational webinar with NLC Consultant Fred Knight, JD to learn this valuable information and to get your questions answered. nursecompact.com/stay-informed.…

Mosquitoes and ticks love warm weather and outdoor adventures just as much as you do. Pack insect repellent, wear it when you’re outside, and check for ticks after hiking or exploring. 🦟 #SpringBreak #TravelHealth #BugSafety

🤝 Programs like SNAP, WIC, and local food banks help Connecticut residents access nutritious foods — including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nutrition support for families. If you or someone you know could benefit, these resources are here to help. 👉 Learn more about food and nutrition assistance options available in Connecticut: connecticut.wicresources.org/benefits-and-e… #NationalNutritionMonth #FoodAccess #SNAP #WIC

Passing around the same cup might seem harmless, but it’s an easy way to share germs — from colds and flu to other infections. This spring break, stick to your own drink. Some things are better not shared. 🥤 #SpringBreak #TravelHealth #StayHealthy

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Wishing all our Connecticut communities a day full of connection, joy, and a little luck. #StPatricksDay #CTDPH #Community

This spring break, SPF 30+, drinking plenty of water, and taking shade breaks will keep you glowing — not peeling. ☀️ #SpringBreak #SunSmart #StayHydrated

Pack your meds, get your vaccines, and know where to get care — because nothing ruins a trip like being stuck in bed instead of at the beach. #SpringBreak #TravelSafe #StayHealthy

On today’s PHRME, JoAnne Deehr highlights the ASTHO Policy Institute for STI and Infectious Disease Prevention, designed to help state and territorial health staff build policy skills and turn data and program challenges into policy solutions. 🎧: discover.astho.org/3NrwqoX.

🍽️ Nutritious meals don’t have to be complicated. Eating well can work with the time, budget, and resources you have.  Planning a few meals ahead and cooking once can save time and money. Find recipes here: nutrition.gov/recipes #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyHabits

🎯 There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. Your health history, culture, preferences, and goals all matter. Personalized guidance from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) can help you build safe, realistic habits that work for you — not against you. 👉 Talk with your health care provider about nutrition support that fits your needs. #NationalNutritionMonth #PersonalizedNutrition #HealthyHabits

💊 PrEP can reduce your risk of HIV by up to 99% when taken as prescribed. Anyone can benefit — combined with testing and other prevention tools, PrEP gives you control over your health and protection against HIV. Learn more: positivepreventionct.org #HIVPrevention #PrEP #PublicHealth

It’s Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW)! 🩺🏥🛡️ The Connecticut Department of Public Health wants to acknowledge and thank all Connecticut healthcare workers who continuously provide safe and reliable care to our residents, especially when it comes to administering vaccines. With their teamwork and guidance to make informed healthcare decisions, we’re able to make Connecticut a safe and healthy place to live! ☀️ Thank you for all you do! ❤️ #KeepCTHealthy #PSAW26