🧵 It is National Skilled Nursing Care Week! 🧵 This year’s theme, 'Tapestry of Life,' honors the meaningful stories and connections in skilled nursing care. Help us recognize these incredible professionals! Share your recognition in the comments! #NSNCW #SkilledNursingCare

May is #NationalHighBloodPressureEducationMonth and #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth! High blood pressure can cause stroke. Take steps to manage your blood pressure and protect your health. Visit cdc.gov/high-blood-pre… for tips on measuring your blood pressure at home.

We owe a debt to those who served. We are home of the free because of the brave. On this #MemorialDay, let us honor those who gave their all and remember their legacy. #Weremember #Thankyou

Today is #NationalSeniorHealthandFitnessDay! Take a moment today to encourage the seniors in your life to stay active and fit. Watch this video to learn how exercise and stretches can improve your mobility and balance: youtu.be/vxO6DnkLOe0

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. 💜 More than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and one in three seniors dies with it or another dementia. Awareness saves lives. Read on for 5 habits that can benefit your body and your brain. #BrainAwareness

#MensHealthWeek begins today! Early diagnosis and treatment of disease often leads to better health outcomes, but men are less likely to seek medical care for new or ongoing health problems. Men, take control of your health! Make an appointment with a primary care provider today.

Oats, beets, beans and barley grow, and they are also high in #dietaryfiber! Getting more fiber is linked to a lower risk of dying from any health condition, but 95% of Americans do not get their recommended daily intake. Read our blog post to learn more: ow.ly/jaQ150W8YC1

It’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 5 in every 100 American adults have PTSD each year. Trauma, PTSD and suicide are related. Know the signs. Call 988 or go to 988lifeline.org for help.

Mountain Pacific has been selected as a subcontractor for Telligen to help advance CMSGov national #healthcare #qualityimprovement initiatives in 14 states over the next 5 years! Learn more: mpqhf.org/mountain-pacif…

June is #MensHealthMonth, and we are putting the “men” in #MentalHealthAwareness! Online screening tools can help identify mental health conditions. Visit screening.mhanational.org/screening-tool… if you are worried about your or a loved one's mental health.

June is #Alzheimers and Brain Awareness Month. #DYK 2 in 3 Americans have at least 1 major risk factor for dementia? We can take steps to help promote our brain health. Learn more: ow.ly/AwyA50WegqY Get more Q&A with Dr. K anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!

June is #NationalSafetyMonth! In long-term care, preventing falls protects both residents and staff. Use the 3 Cs, “Check, Communicate, Care,” to spot risks early. Download our fall safety guide: tinyurl.com/LTCFalls #PatientSafety #FallPrevention #LongTermCare

☀️ July is UV Safety Month, and July 3 is Stay Out of the Sun Day! Heading outside for the 4th? Protect your skin with: 🧴 SPF 30+ 🕶️ UV sunglasses 👒 Hats and shade Healthy skin = long-term protection. Learn more: cdc.gov/skin-cancer/su… #UVSafetyMonth #StayOutOfTheSunDay

❤️🤍💙 Happy birthday, America! Be sure to stay hydrated and take care of yourself today. Grab an extra glass of water, some sunscreen and a hat -- and have a healthy and happy Independence Day!

This weekend celebrated Hawaii becoming the 50th U.S. state. 🎉Statehood was granted Aug. 21, 1959, but #NationalHawaiiDay is celebrated July 5. #Mahalo to our partners in Hawai'i who do their part across health care settings to provide the best possible care to their patients.

Practice healthy habits for #SocialWellnessMonth with these strategies: 1.Make connections. 2.Take care of yourself while caring for others. 3. Get active with others. 4. Shape healthy habits with your family. 5. Bond with your kids and family. 6. Build healthy relationships.

Vision is important to your health and independence. May is #HealthyVisionMonth! Do not wait! Take steps today to protect your sight for tomorrow. 🕶️👁️ #EyeHealth

You cannot see UV rays but they are still damaging your skin. A tan is not a glow of health, it is a sign of injury. Even on cloudy days, UV rays reach you. Protect your skin with SPF, shade and smart choices this #UVSafetyMonth and beyond.

July 22 is World Brain Health Day! Keep your brain healthy by using these five tips from the American Stroke Association. stroke.org/en/healthy-liv…

As a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and attendees, Mountain Pacific and the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Division extend our appreciation with this special message: youtu.be/YQEKNX3JPSM.