PEDIATRIC COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE: The FDA has authorized a lower dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and the CDC recommends all children 5 to 11 get the vaccine to protect against serious illness and help keep them healthy.

Happy #VeteransDay. Today we honor the many brave individuals who honorably served our country. Proud that NC is home to nearly 800,000 veterans!

In 2000, the Women's World Summit Foundation initiated the recognition of World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. This day serves to encourage societies & governments to take an active role in the prevention of child maltreatment! Learn about our work buff.ly/3cozFaG

Booster shots are widely available to extend and increase your protection. They are safe, effective and free.

We recognize the 29th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act with an urgent call for Congress to expand on its protections with *paid* leave for every single worker. #FMLA29

Happy World Social Work Day - thank you social workers for all you do #WSWD2022 BASW BASW Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 BASW Northern Ireland SASW

NCPHA Social Work Section

NCPHA Social Work Section Michael L. Clements, MPH, MSW reminding us the time is always right for SOCIAL WORK ! #SocialWorkMonth

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! How are you celebrating?

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Happy #Pride! 🌈 art by blessthemessy 🎨 If you need support, remember we're here 24/7 for you at: 866.488.7386 or text/chat thetrevorproject.org/help 📲 #lgbtq

People may expect a person with serious mental illness to look visibly different from others, and they may tell someone who doesn't "look ill" to "get over it" through willpower. If you have a mental health condition, you're not alone.

Addressing loneliness and social isolation can improve health outcomes for individuals and communities. It’s time to refocus on strengthening our connections with one another and rebuilding community.

Gov. Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino and Latinx communities across North Carolina. governor.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Early voting is happening now across North Carolina. If you haven’t voted yet, make a plan to vote early or on Election Day!

The 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is already working to get North Carolinians the support they need. If you feel overwhelmed, there are resources to help you. wral.com/nc-s-new-988-m…