U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 8 serves Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
CO-MT-ND-SD-UT-WY
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Experience better #MedicareOE plan shopping with a Medicare account! Your secure account lets you run personalized, side-by-side comparisons of health and drug plans based on the drugs you take. Medicare.gov/account.
Many factors influence breast cancer risk, but lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of breast cancer like regular exercise, not drinking/drinking alcohol in moderation, and maintaining a healthy weight. learn more at: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/risk-f…
#MedicareOE is here! Review your current #Medicare coverage, and compare it to other 2027 prescription drug and health options at medicare.gov/plan-compare.
Approximately one in eight women in the United States will get breast cancer during their lifetime and each year, more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer. **Get screened** search for a certified mammography facility in your area : accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/c…
Today, HHS launched the Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Program to help moms and babies thrive during the critical weeks after birth. NEST kits provide essential supplies, health resources, and support for families, especially in rural and underserved communities.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! Throughout the month help us increase awareness of the disease and stress the importance of mammograms as the best tool to screen for breast cancer.
Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do.
This #BullyingPreventionMonth visit stopbullying.gov and learn how to help #StopBullying for good.
Start the conversation. Talking openly about suicide reduces stigma and helps people ask for help. Here is how: samhsa.gov/find-support/help…
#SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #SupportMatters
You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. #SuicidePrevention starts with connection. samhsa.gov/about/digital-too… #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention
Learn the warning signs of suicide for the people in your life, and for yourself. Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior; withdrawing from others; talking about having no reason to live: samhsa.gov/mental-health/sui…
#SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #SupportMatters
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Being a caregiver to a loved one with #cancer can be stressful. Find out how to take care of your physical, emotional, and mental health while caring for a patient or survivor. bit.ly/3UEBBkW
ALT Two women smiling, one younger and one older, sitting together with a message encouraging 'Caregivers, care for yourself.' The CDC logo and link cdc.gov/cancer.
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Empower your infection prevention teams with #AHRQ's Safety Program for HAI Prevention: CLABSI. Free 9-month cohort training includes tools, strategies, and CE/CME credits. Register for a free webinar today! #PatientSafety safetyprogram4hai-prevention…
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Mental health IS health—so take care of yourself and your mind.
Visit samhsa.gov/mental-health for resources and support if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health.
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Extreme winter weather is expected in many areas this weekend.
Download the FEMA app today to make sure you are ready with safety tips & real-time alerts: fema.gov/app
More #WinterReady tips via @readygov: ready.gov/winter-ready
ALT The fema app can help you plan, protect, recover.
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#AHRQ recently joined with 9 federal agencies to outline a unified approach to health data exchange, which could unlock the potential to improve health care and health outcomes using innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Read more here: bit.ly/4ak7Mxz
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As the temperature drops, remember to heat your home safely.
Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen. Download the free Home Fire Safety Guide from the U.S. Fire Administration: ready.gov/winter-ready
#WinterReady
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Screening tests can find #breast, #cervical, and #ColonCancer early when treatment is likely to work best. #LungCancer screening is recommended for some people who are at high risk. #Cancer doesn't wait and neither should you. bit.ly/4bFbKA9
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Creating boundaries for #MentalHealth is crucial for well-being and preventing burnout. Here are steps to establish and maintain healthy boundaries:
✅ Delegate
✅ Learn to say no
✅ Prioritize self-care
#988Lifeline
ALT Create Boundaries For Your Mental Health Learn to Delegate: Delegate tasks when possible. It's okay to ask for help and share responsibilities. Learn to Say No: It's okay to decline requests or invitations that exceed your capacity. Saying no is a healthy way to protect your time and energy Prioritize Self-Care: Make self-care a non-negotiable part of your routine. Set aside time for activities that recharge and relax you.
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Join us as we recognize the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month.
Help raise awareness and share resources that connect people to the treatment they might need: samhsa.gov/observances/treat… #TreatmentMonth
ALT Promotional graphic for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, January, by SAMHSA. Includes phrases: "Find substance use resources," "Stand up to stigma. Treatment works," and "Support others. Recovery is possible." Visual elements consist of linked pin waypoints and dynamic lines in a color palette of blue and purple.
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@DEAHQ and @HHSgov have released a final rule, making buprenorphine telemedicine flexibilities permanent. This means more people will have easier access to start life-saving medications to treat opioid use disorder. Learn more: samhsa.gov/about/news-announ…
