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Your #HeartAge should be the same or younger than your actual age. Smoking, blood pressure, diet, and exercise can all affect your heart age. Calculate yours today: link in bio #VitalSigns
CDC staff are committed to helping stop suicidal thoughts & behaviors before they start. Join us! Post your photo on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with 6 words that describe how you show support & prevent suicide. Use #VetoViolence. Link in bio.
There’s still time to show how you take action to prevent suicide before August 31! Post a photo & six-word action encouraging suicide prevention to Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, using #VetoViolence.
“I began my career in public health because someone in my family died from AIDS. It was something that affected me so greatly that I decided I needed to make a change…I’m part of making a difference so that there’s one less person out there who’s sick, one less person who is dying from a disease that people thought didn’t exist anymore… I’m Cindy Castaneda and #IamCDC.” Video link in bio.
Meet NCEH/ATSDR senior health scientist, Chinaro Kennedy, DPH. As a senior clearance officer, she ensures the accuracy of environmental health scientific documents before they are released to the public. One of Dr. Kennedy’s main contributions to public health was participating on a study that looked the impact of lead laws to prevent lead poisoning among small children. To learn more about Dr. Kennedy and the lead study, visit link in bio.
When a person smokes, it shows. Smoking makes you more likely to have cavities, yellowed teeth and premature tooth loss.
“I’m the Disability Program Manager. The best part about my job is I really never have an average day. One day I can be working with a group in Pittsburgh trying to develop a webinar production for hidden disabilities, the next day I could be working with some of the architects on how to make sure that our restrooms are more accessible. So average is never average. I am Darlo Koldenhoven and #IamCDC” Full video link in bio
We all have a role in showing support & helping prevent suicide. What’s yours? Post your photo & 6-word action that helps save lives to Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. Be sure to use #VetoViolence. Learn more at link in bio.
Adolescence is a critical stage of development during which physical, intellectual, emotional, and psychological changes occur. During this transition from childhood to adulthood, serious health and safety issues can adversely affect adolescents and young adults. Join us for the next CDC Public Health Grand Rounds on Tuesday, August 18th at 1:00 pm ET. Follow @CDC_eHealth on Twitter and use the hashtag #CDCGrandRounds to participate in the event.
“While I was in undergrad, I was all over the place and then stumbled upon Public Health...I knew that I wanted to help people. I came to CDC by virtue of the Public Health Associate Program. I was able to gain that boots on the ground public health experience that I needed…I’ve been with CDC for almost 4 years now. I truly enjoy working at CDC. I am Kimberly Hart and I am CDC.” Video link in bio.
1 Photo, 6 Words. #VetoViolence — That’s all you need to share how you prevent suicide in your community with the rest of the country. Post your photo & 6-word action to motivate others. Use #VetoViolence. Link in bio.
You are stronger than you think. You CAN quit! #MondayMotivation
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