#Brooklyn residents: Is your family getting ready to welcome a baby? Sign up for our free Childbirth Education class on Tuesdays and Thursdays to learn about topics like the signs and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation and breastfeeding. Register: on.nyc.gov/3iwVoOg

Spending time outdoors this weekend in grassy, wooded areas? Don't forget to use tick repellent! Not all repellents can effectively repel ticks. Look for repellent containing DEET, picaridin or IR3535. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/ticks

Headed to the beach for #LaborDay? Make sure you're aware of advisories or closures! To find the status of a City beach: 💬 Text “BEACH” to 55676 ☎️ Call 311 ⛱️ Check the NYC Area Beach Map: nyc.gov/beaches

Grilling for #LaborDay? Follow these tips to prevent food poisoning: ✅Keep raw meats separate from ready-to-eat foods 🌡️Use a food thermometer to ensure meat is cooked 🍴Never use the same utensils for cooked food that were used for raw food More tips: bit.ly/45wOjH1

Undocumented New Yorkers ages 65 and older may now be eligible for Medicaid! Medicaid offers comprehensive coverage including routine doctors’ visits, prescriptions, mental health services and hospital stays. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/healthinsurance

Happy #LaborDay, NYC! Today we're celebrating our city's public health workforce, and sending a huge thank you to our staff who work tirelessly to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers—we can't thank you enough!

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. You can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new, has increased, and seems related to a painful event, loss or change. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3L2Aojr

You should get vaccinated against mpox if you may have been exposed or could be at risk of exposure in the future. It's important to get two doses for maximum protection, regardless of the amount of time that has passed since your first dose. More info: on.nyc.gov/mpoxvaccine

More than one in four New Yorkers has high blood pressure, but there are usually no symptoms. Have you checked your blood pressure recently? You can get it checked for free by visiting one of the many kiosks across NYC: on.nyc.gov/bloodpressure

September is #BabySafetyMonth. To keep your baby safe during naps and at night: ✅Place your baby in their own crib or bassinet ✅Place them to sleep on their back ✅Keep soft objects, loose bedding and toys away from their sleep area More tips: on.nyc.gov/3a1wtyr

Are you between the ages of 16 and 24 and passionate about youth mental health in NYC? Apply to join our Youth Committee on Mental Health! You'll play a crucial role in informing government decisions on youth mental health and earn a stipend. More info: on.nyc.gov/3MybOah

No-cost medication abortion is available at our Sexual Health Clinics — regardless of immigration or health insurance status, or whether you live in NYC. Call 347-396-7959 for medical evaluation, counseling and clinic appointments. More info: on.nyc.gov/sexualhealthcl…

September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth🎗️ Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death for men in NYC. Men should begin discussing screening with their provider as early as 40 years old. Learn more about screening: on.nyc.gov/3EvwLP

PrEP is safe and effective medicine that prevents HIV. There are three ways to take it: 🔹Daily PrEP 🔹 Injectable Prep 🔹 PrEP on-demand To get started on PrEP, talk to your health care provider or visit an NYC Sexual Health Clinic: on.nyc.gov/prep

Our weekly Baby Cafés provide practical breastfeeding support and help families with their questions. Hosted by registered nurses, they take place every Thursday. New to breastfeeding? Join us: on.nyc.gov/3oiM491

NYC teens: As the new school year kicks off, remember: it's important to take care of your mental health. You can sign up for Teenspace to be connected to a licensed therapist for free, ongoing support. Learn more: nyc.gov/teenspace talkspace

September is #HealthyAgingMonth. In NYC, falls are a leading cause of injury-related death and hospitalization for older adults. Our checklist can help you and your loved ones fix fall hazards in the home: on.nyc.gov/2Nsc7Hk

In the U.S., mpox is spreading almost exclusively through oral, anal and vaginal sex, and other intimate contact. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent yourself from getting mpox. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3UN0etz

Rats can contaminate food, spread disease and reduce the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Want to keep rats out of your community or property? Here are five things you need to know: nyc.gov/rats ⬇️

To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, we will be treating areas of Queens on Tuesday, September 10, between 8:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and in Brooklyn on Thursday, September 12 between 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.: on.nyc.gov/3yywrjj