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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area tomorrow, Oct 9. Metro Health would like to remind you to do your part on Ozone Action Days. Adjust your activities by taking these actions:
Let’s get vaccinated—because when it comes to your health, it’s time to get real about vaccines and get the facts. Vaccines are safe and help your immune system fight off serious disease that can stop or change your plans. For more information visit ow.ly/A8jn50VRQfA.
La comida saludable es esencial para prevenir enfermedades crónicas.
Programas como Healthy Corner Stores, Double Up Food Bucks y los mercados móviles hacen que comer bien sea más fácil y económico. 🍎🥦
Más información: SA.gov/Health
Healthy food is essential for preventing chronic disease.
Programs like Healthy Corner Stores, Double Up Food Bucks & pop-up food markets make it easier and more affordable to eat well. 🍎🥦
Learn more: SA.gov/Health
Get Tested today! Metro Health’s STI/HIV mobile clinic is ready to serve you! For more information on pop up clinics in your area visit SA.gov/Health
September is #HungerActionMonth 🧡
Hunger and food insecurity are real.
Public health plays a key role in reducing food insecurity by improving access to nutritious and affordable food.
Learn more: SA.gov/Health
Let’s get vaccinated—because when it comes to your health, it’s time to get real about vaccines and get the facts. Vaccines are safe and help your immune system fight off serious disease that can stop or change your plans. For more information visit ow.ly/A8jn50VRQfA.
City of San Antonio Metro Health retweeted
Today, September 10, is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects families, friends, workplaces, and entire communities. Today, we raise awareness, encourage open conversations about mental health, and remind you that it’s okay to seek help. Support and hope are available. 💙
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or needs emotional support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 across the United States.
For more information and mental health resources, visit: 🔗 sa.gov/Directory/Departments…
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters
ALT A person sitting down is being comforted by another person standing beside them, with a hand gently placed on their shoulder.
Sugar can sneak into drinks, snacks, and even sauces 🍭👀 Be sugar smart by checking nutrition labels and choosing foods and drinks with less added sugar. Small swaps can add up! Learn more: cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growt…
Healthcare professionals: Stay up to date on the latest CDC guidelines for syphilis prevention and management during this free virtual educational webinar Syphilis 101: An Overview.
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Get Tested today! Metro Health’s STI/HIV mobile clinic is ready to serve you! For more information on pop up clinics in your area visit SA.gov/Health
We’re celebrating a NEW resource for our community!
This week we officially cut the ribbon and unveiled a NEW blood pressure machine at the Villa Coronado Resource Center!
Made possible by the American Heart Association and Methodist Healthcare.
Holiday Closure Updates:
All Metro Health clinics and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Septemember 7, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
We will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, September 8.
Healthy habits start early 🍎🌈 Introducing kids to fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods at a young age can help support growth, brain development, and lifelong healthy eating habits. Learn more: cdc.gov/nutrition/features/g…
City of San Antonio Metro Health retweeted
Did you lose food during the power outage? Your SNAP benefits may help replace it.
If you receive SNAP and lost food after being without power for 4+ hours, you may be eligible.
Act within 10 days:
✅ Complete the replacement benefits form (if you don’t have a printer, just bring the digital form or go to the HHSC office): fhb.hhs.texas.gov/forms/1000…
📍Take it to a local Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) office near you: yourtexasbenefits.com/Screen…
✅ Show them one of the City & CPS Energy’s storm news articles: sa.gov/Directory/News-Releas…
Know someone who lost food during the outage? Please share this with them.
Let’s get vaccinated—because when it comes to your health, it’s time to get real about vaccines and get the facts. Vaccines are safe and help your immune system fight off serious disease that can stop or change your plans. For more information visit ow.ly/A8jn50VRQfA.
