Learn more about early warning signs with this website, mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is…. As important as mental health is, we see that there is a lack of proper access to mental health care across the country. (2/4)

Mental health is a major part of being healthy many of us overlook. Taking care of your mental health can help you deal with stress and relate to others. There are many factors that can contribute to mental health problems, genes, trauma, abuse, or family history. (1/4)

According to Mental Health America (MHA) as of 2020, the state with the best access to mental health care is Vermont, and at number 16 is New York. You can see more data at mhanational.org/issues/2020/me…. (3/4)

MHA was founded in 1909 by Clifford Beers, his goal was to address the needs of those living with mental illness through education, public policy, and peer advocacy. Their website also offers a number to call when you are in a crisis (1-800-273-TALK (8255). (4/4)

We can help promote health equity by donating to National Collaborative for Health Equity. They are an organization that promotes health equity through data, leaders, and partnership. (5/5) nationalcollaborative.org/donate/

Equality is defined as treating everyone the same to get the same thing despite their needs. Equity is defined as treating people differently depending on their need to get the same thing. (1/5)

America spends the most per capita on healthcare, about $10,00 compared to Canada that spends $7,000. Despite being a country that spends more on healthcare than any other country, we lack proper access to healthcare. (4/5)

Covid-19 exacerbated these differences in our healthcare system, according to APM research lab, Indigenous, Black, and Latino Americans were 2.7 times more likely to have died of Covid than White Americans in 2020. (3/5)

Health equity is lacking in the American healthcare system, our healthcare system fails to provide the appropriate resources to different races, social classes, and geographies. (2/5)

The first week's poster will highlight the importance of exercise for children!

We all know that being physically active is important. For the next 4 weeks every Tuesday, a poster will be released highlighting the importance of exercise. The poster will cover topics for children, adults, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Maternal and child health is an important public health issue, unfortunately in 2021 there are still preventable deaths that happen due to child birth. There is a lack of prenatal care available to all women, newborn screening, or child nutrition. (1/4)

You can donate to AMCHP. AMCHP (Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs) is an organization that is a natural resource and partners with state public health leaders to improve the health of women and children. (4/4) amchp.org/AboutAMCHP/Pag…

Healthy People 2020 identified focusing on maternal and child health as one of their areas. Pregnancy can prevent future health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, or STDs. (2/4)

In order to better understand the goal of Healthy People 2020 goals when it comes to maternal and child health visit, Healthy People. (3/4) healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-ob…

The second week's poster will cover adult's physical health!

This week's poster will be cover physical activity when it comes to the elderly!

This week's poster will be about physical activity for pregnant women!

Five Monroe County parks—five missions. Are you up for a winter challenge? Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County and 4-H have a winter park contest. Explore, do the missions and enter to win some prizes. Spectrum News 1 ROC #4H #Outdoors

Enjoying a story and visit with Senator Pam Helming! #WEareHFL