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Each year, #RecoveryMonth emphasizes that "Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community” to shift our focus to community. We celebrate our diversity & seek to develop deeper understanding, caring, & connection that nurtures recovery. @recoverymonthfv
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The 5 Moments for Medication Safety by @WHO is a patient safety tool that focuses on 5 key moments where action by the patient or caregiver can reduce the risk of harm associated with use of medication. #WPSD2022 pulse.ly/c4lfxybqxl
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On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we aim to raise global awareness of the high burden of medication-related harm due to medication errors and unsafe practices, and advocate urgent action to improve medication safety. #WPSD2022 pulse.ly/irx7wkxta5
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September 18 is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day, a day to combat stigma faced by older Americans with #HIV and to address aging-related challenges of HIV testing, prevention, and care. pulse.ly/zot41hpiwn #NHAAD #StopHIVTogether
Each September we recognize Healthy Aging Month as a time to focus national attention on the health & well-being of #OlderAdults. Use the MyHealthFinder to encourage your loved ones to protect their health as they grow older: pulse.ly/th4fi28arm
Use the @CDCgov COVID-19 by County tool to protect yourself & others from #COVID19 based on how the virus is impacting your community. pulse.ly/s1pmca22k4

Join @MinorityHealth @OMH_espanol as we observe #HispanicHeritageMonth and learn how #vaccines, including the #COVID19 vaccine, can help eliminate health disparities among the Hispanic/Latino community. minorityhealth.hhs.gov/hispa… #VaccineReady
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It’s World Alzheimer's Month! This year’s theme has a special focus on post-diagnosis support for people with #Alzheimers. Visit pulse.ly/sb4gkvhd7n & follow @AlzDisInt to learn more #WorldAlzMonth
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Free #COVID19 vaccine assistance for #LongTermCare facilities is available from the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Learn more from @CMSgov pulse.ly/2ese98mv1s

Have questions about accessing the #COVID19 vaccine in your long-term care facility or #NursingHome? Check out @ComagineHealth’s COVID-19 Vaccine Access Guide: pulse.ly/z5ubhy0wsx

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Stay up-to-date on @CMSgov #COVID19 #vaccine policies & guidance for health care providers: pulse.ly/3ivrixgdud

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Today is #WorldSepsisDay! Get the facts about #Sepsis from @WorldSepsisDay pulse.ly/9h88su77r7
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.@CDCgov offers information & resources for long-term care providers coordinating access to #COVID19 vaccines. Learn more : pulse.ly/js1ayrqybq

When you have #SickleCell Disease, your red blood cells are crescent shaped & can block blood flow to the rest of your body. Learn more: pulse.ly/19pmcpz3aa #SickleCellAwareness
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September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Learn how to protect yourself, loved ones, and patients from sepsis. Learn more: bit.ly/2zn8daC #SAM2022
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Texas #ESRD patients can’t always predict when something will happen to derail their treatment plans. This #PreparednessMonth, follow these simple steps to prepare and stay healthy in the event of a disaster. bit.ly/3e7Smn2 #NPM22 #LastingLegacy
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Observed on September 10th, #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is an opportunity to raise awareness of #Suicide & suicide prevention. Visit pulse.ly/eh3q8oloyd for resources, events & more! @IASPinfo
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Health care professionals: September is #NationalCholesterolEducationMonth. Learn what cardiovascular disease screening tests #Medicare covers for your patients: pulse.ly/dbi5vk6ded @CMSGov
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.@CMSgov Targeted #COVID19 Training for Frontline Staff will keep your nursing home #COVIDready. Available here: bit.ly/3fH3G6Y

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It is #SuicidePreventionWeek. Help is always available! Anyone, anywhere in the U.S. can call, chat or text 988 and receive support for suicide, mental health or substance use. For more resources and to learn more about how you can help save lives visit: nspw.afsp.org/#graphic
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