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🥡 September is National Food Safety Education Month. Keep leftovers safe by refrigerating perishable foods within 2 hours. Store them in covered containers and keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below. When in doubt, throw it out. #FoodSafetyEducationMonth #HealthyMS
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💙 Helping manage healthcare for someone you love? With appropriate proxy access, MyChart can help caregivers stay connected to a family member's appointments, test results, prescriptions and care. Learn more: msdh.ms.gov/mychart #HealthyMS
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👣 Get to know your baby's normal movement pattern. Pay attention to kicks, rolls, jabs and other movements. If your baby's movement changes or something doesn't feel right, contact your healthcare provider. EveryBabyFirst.com #CountTheKicks #HealthyMS
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Naloxone is easy to get. It’s free. And it could save a life. Know the signs of an overdose. Carry naloxone. If you suspect an overdose, give naloxone and call 911. Learn more: msdh.ms.gov | odfree.org
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👶 Every pre-birth checkup matters. Regular prenatal care helps monitor the health of mom and baby and gives providers an opportunity to identify concerns early. Don't skip your appointments. Every baby deserves a first birthday. 💛 EveryBabyFirst.com #SavingTheSmallest
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🧠 September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day. Memory changes that disrupt daily life should not be ignored. Talk with a healthcare provider about concerns and support the caregivers helping loved ones navigate Alzheimer's and other dementias. #WorldAlzheimersDay #HealthyMS
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💙 September 19 is Stillbirth Prevention Day. Knowing your baby's normal movement patterns and speaking with your healthcare provider about changes or concerns are important parts of prenatal care. Learn more: EveryBabyFirst.com #StillbirthPreventionDay #HealthyMS
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🏥 Today is World Patient Safety Day. Clear communication, teamwork and involving patients in their care all help make healthcare safer. Ask questions. Share concerns. Be an active part of your care. #WorldPatientSafetyDay #HealthyMS
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📣 Mississippi state employees: Join us Sept. 23 for the 3rd Annual State Employee Expo! Explore health screenings, wellness resources, employee benefits, PERS & more. 📅 Sept. 23 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 📍 Mississippi Trade Mart 🎟️ FREE bit.ly/4j8yoI5
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👣 Get to know your baby's normal movement patterns. If you notice a change or decrease in movement, contact your healthcare provider right away. If something feels different, don't wait. EveryBabyFirst.com #CountTheKicks #SavingTheSmallest
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⛈️ During National Preparedness Month, make sure your family has a plan. 🏠 Choose a meeting place 📱 Have emergency contacts 🚗 Know evacuation routes 🐾 Plan for pets Know what to do before an emergency happens. #NationalPreparednessMonth #HealthyMS
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🇺🇸 Today, we remember. We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the courage of the first responders and everyday Americans who answered the call in the face of tragedy. We remember their lives, their service and their sacrifice. #NeverForget #PatriotDay
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🏈 September is National Food Safety Education Month! Make food safety part of your tailgate game plan: 🧼 Clean 🥩 Separate 🌡️ Cook 🧊 Chill Help keep foodborne illness off the game-day menu. msdh.ms.gov #FoodSafetyEducationMonth #HealthyMS
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💜 September is National Recovery Month. We celebrate people in recovery from mental and substance use disorders, honor treatment providers and recognize the evidence-based practices that support recovery. #RecoveryMonth #HealthyMS
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🔎 Today is World Field Epidemiology Day! We recognize the epidemiologists who track diseases, investigate health threats and use data to help protect communities across Mississippi. Thank you to our disease detectives! #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #HealthyMS
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🇺🇸 MSDH offices will be closed today, in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. We wish everyone a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend. Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at msdh.ms.gov.
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📱 Your health. Your schedule. With MyChart, you can schedule appointments, view test results, request prescription refills and securely message your provider. Learn more: msdh.ms.gov/mychart #HealthyMS
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💚 Healthy habits matter at every age. 🚶 Stay active 🥗 Eat well 🩺 Keep up with checkups 🤝 Stay connected Small choices can support healthy aging and overall well-being. #HealthyAgingMonth #HealthyMS
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🍎 Healthy habits start young. 🥦 Choose nutritious foods. 💧 Drink more water. 🏃 Make time for active play. 👨‍👩‍👧 Build healthy habits together. Small choices can help kids build healthy habits for life. #HealthyMS
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💼 Looking for meaningful work? Join MSDH and help protect and improve the health of communities across Mississippi. governmentjobs.com/careers/m… #HealthyMS
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