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Chehalis, Washington
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Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
#FunFactFriday: USDA purchases 2 billion pounds of food from American farmers to feed children in schools. This not only provides #NutritionSecurity, but supports local agriculture. #AgWeek
Get more fun facts about local foods in school: ow.ly/GCy550IkNzr
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
We’ve recently seen an increase in reports of people getting sick with norovirus-like illness (vomiting & diarrhea) after eating raw oysters in restaurants. Eating raw or undercooked oysters carries a high risk of making you sick.
Learn more: publichealthinsider.com/2022…
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
UPDATE – Food benefit emergency allotments: DSHS has received approval to provide extra food benefits up to the maximum allowed for each household for April 2022.
ALT Photo of bags of groceries by Maria Lin Kim on Unsplash.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
If you normally receive your food benefits April 1 - 2, you will see the emergency allotment amount on your EBT card April 2.
If you normally receive your food benefits between April 3 - 20, you will receive the full amount on your regular issuance date.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
DSHS will continue to request future federal emergency allotments on a month-by-month basis. If you have questions about your food benefits, please call 877-501-2233 or log on to washingtonconnection.org.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
There is no safe way to mix #drugs. Mixing drugs can negatively impact vital organs and increase your chances of an #overdose. Learn more about the risks: go.usa.gov/xzEPj #StopOverdose #NDAFW
ALT Mixing Drugs is Never Safe
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
It's never too late to start talking with your kids about the dangers ⚠️ of alcohol and other drugs.
If you think your child may be drinking, visit #TalkTheyHearYou to learn more about the warning signs and how you can find help ➡️
fal.cn/3ndyU #NDAFW
ALT An animated white woman with short brown hair wearing a light blue shirt and jeans stands shrugging and thinking next to a checklist of criteria under the words "How To Tell If Your Child Is Drinking Alcohol" contained in her thought bubble.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
#WorldTBDay is a day to educate people about the impact of TB disease. Efforts to improve awareness, testing, and treatment of latent TB infection and TB disease are critical to end TB in the U.S. Learn more from TB Survivors: bit.ly/2DM0YrB.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Learn more about Brief Intervention Group and what True North has to offer at truenorth113.org #systemsofcare
ALT Text on image says, "Brief Intervention Group is for students experiencing problems related to substance use. A Student Assistance Professional may refer a student to this group after completion of a formal assessment."
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Registration is now open for the Washington Fatherhood Council’s fourth annual Fatherhood Summit May 24-26! Learn more about this three-day, no-cost online event here: wafatherhoodcouncil.org/dad-…
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
With the 2022 fire season inching ever closer, it's important look back at the 2021 wildfire season in the Pacific NW and its causes. Sadly, when you get down to brass tacks the large majority of last year's fires were human-caused -- 65% in Oregon and 88% in Washington.
ALT Human causes vs. lightning caused fires in 2021 graphic.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Hoy es el Día Mundial del Agua! Datos sobre consumo adecuado de agua para hijos:
💧Mantenerse hidratados le ayuda a los niños a concentrarse
💧El dolor de cabeza y los labios partidos pueden ser signos de deshidratación
💧Lleva una botella de agua para tener agua siempre a mano
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
March 22 is #WorldWaterDay, so we’re dropping some important facts about proper water consumption for your kids!
💧 Staying hydrated helps kids focus.
💧 Headaches can be a sign of dehydration.
💧 Bring a water bottle in the car or on the bus so you always have water on hand.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
It’s National Nutrition Month. Celebrate a World of Flavors as a way to nourish ourselves & appreciate our diversity. Learn how #HRSA invests in #nutrition for #moms and their #kids healthy growth. Learn more: bit.ly/3uzVoVR
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
It’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week® — a great time to connect youth with resources to shatter the myths about drugs, alcohol and related health topics. Use @NIDAnews’ resource to start the conversation: teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-fac… #NDAFW #HealthTipTuesday🍎
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Senior Nutrition Program providers work to address food insecurity among WA seniors, provide wellness checks & nutrition education, & deliver so much more than a meal. They provide essential services & supports that deserve our appreciation. Thank you! #NationalNutritionMonth
ALT Celebrating the Senior Nutrition Program 50 years acl.gov/snp50
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Today, we celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Providing inclusive opportunities for children and adults with Down syndrome allows them to shine, on and off the field. #abilitynotdisability
💛 Share if you also love someone with Down syndrome! 💙
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This #WorldSyndromeDay we celebrate the extraordinary diversity of human gifted-ness of people with Down syndrome, who've been stars of the @SpecialOlympics movement for over 50 years. Finally, the world is taking notice of something we at Special Olympics have always known!
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
#SpringBreak safety tips:
🏖️ Don’t drink and drive.
🏖️ Wear a seat belt.
🏖️ Don’t drive distracted.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Happy Spring! WIC is here for you during this new season and beyond.
Find your local WIC agency here: signupwic.com
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services retweeted
Study identifies nearly 1,500 reports of harassment across local U.S. health departments during the first 11 months of the pandemic
publichealth.jhu.edu/2022/ha…