Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease. On #WorldLymeDay , learn how to protect yourself while enjoying the great outdoors this spring. For more tips from CDC, visit cdc.gov/lyme/prev/inde….

Wonderful conversation with CDC Health Equity on embracing neurodiversity and sensory inclusion at the workplace, and in our community! KultureCity ®

Dying early from the 5 leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented is more common among people living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas.

Together, we can take steps to lower these rates in the future.
MMWR: bit.ly/ss7302a1

.CDC Health Equity's new blog shares CDC's efforts in engaging communities through collaborative efforts to power local action and advance health equity. Read about several initiatives to improve community data collection for evidence-based action. bit.ly/3w600b1 #NMHM24

National Minority Health Month may be ending, but our commitment to advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for all continues. Stay up to date on CDC’s health equity news and activities.  bit.ly/4b1EMdC #NMHM24

In support of National Minority Health Month, local planners and public health leaders can use PLACES data to identify and address health outcomes where you live to help you advance health equity. #NMHM24 cdc.gov/places

In order to improve care and health outcomes for mothers and infants, it’s important that we acknowledge health disparities.

View this thread to learn about what’s impacting our nation’s mothers and children. #NMHM2024

It’s National Infertility Awareness Week #NIAW24 . Infertility is common in the U.S. Among married women aged 15 to 49 years with no prior births, about 1 in 5 (19%) are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. Learn more about infertility FAQs. bit.ly/3pRNBkE

This #NMHM24 learn how applying a health equity lens to your programs, policies, and practices can make your public health efforts a #SourceForBetterHealth . Visit CDC to learn more: cdc.gov/healthcommunic…

Today, #CDC and other federal agencies launched the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. We’re committed to taking specific actions and together, achieving no lives lost to #suicide . More: hhs.gov/nssp

#SuicidePrevention
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This April, celebrate National Minority Health Month (NMHM) by being the source of better health. CDC Health Equity recognizes NMHM as an opportunity to bring attention to health inequities and CDC's work to address health disparities. Learn more: bit.ly/3UlAhEJ #NMHM24

#EarthDay reminds all of us of our personal and collective responsibility to preserve and protect the environment that supports healthy populations. Learn more about factors that impact our health. bit.ly/3Ucc9Dj

On March 28, CDC Health Equity hosted the third webinar in the partnership series. CDC and partners shared ways to implement equitable data and science practices to ensure full and accurate representation of diverse populations. Read more in new blog! bit.ly/49JXB3r.

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether your symptoms are from seasonal allergies, a common cold, or a bacterial infection. 🤧

Learn more about what #antibiotics do and do not treat. bit.ly/49puIsV
#BeAntibioticsAware

This April, celebrate National Minority Health Month (NMHM) by being the source of better health. CDC Health Equity recognizes NMHM as an opportunity to bring attention to health inequities and CDC's work to address health disparities. Learn more: bit.ly/3UlAhEJ #NMHM24

This National Minority Health Month, we recognize Dr Habib Naqvi MBE as a Health Equity Champion, who works to identify and tackle ethnic inequalities in health. Learn more about the collaboration between NHS and CDC. bit.ly/3xFu2CQ #NMHM24

It's Black Maternal Health Week, and everyone has a role in preventing pregnancy-related deaths and improving maternal health outcomes. Learn more about Black maternal health. bit.ly/3DHaKfb #BMHW24

In 2023, CDC released its Public Health Data Strategy with ambitious milestones. Achievements in 2023 have improved our nation’s ability to rapidly detect & respond to health threats.
Swipe to look at key accomplishments as we release our updated strategy. bit.ly/3PY6C1C