@CPSTF

Official Twitter account of CPSTF, providing evidence-based recommendations for public health. Follows, retweets, likes, and links do not imply endorsement.

 Atlanta, GA USA
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Joined August 2015
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New! @CPSTF finds that team-based care interventions to improve blood pressure control are cost-effective. A new article in @AmJPrevMed features systematic review evidence from #TheCommunityGuide. brnw.ch/21wGlUR #NPsLead
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#DYK? Staying active is a great way to manage your #diabetes. The best part? You don’t need to spend hours at the gym! Learn more: bit.ly/3EUXLJi
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Do you work to reduce substance use and misuse among youth? Check out our guest blog about family-based interventions to help prevent youth substance use: health.gov/news/202311/start…
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NEW: Mental health action guide for school and district leaders. CDC shares six strategies schools can use to promote student mental health and well-being. Explore the guide: bit.ly/47um5NN #CDCMentalHealth
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⚠️ December is #NationalImpairedDrivingMonth! Celebrate safely this holiday season—talk to your teens & young adults about the dangers of #substanceuse today. Visit the SAMHSA Store for resources to prevent underage substance use ➡️ samhsa.gov/blog/gift-sober-d…
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Encouraging healthy eating and getting 60 minutes of daily physical activity are just two ways to help children maintain a #healthyweight. Check out these tips for parents to help prevent childhood overweight and obesity. bit.ly/2cCYCk0
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Multiple factors influence youth tobacco product use and initiation, including flavors, marketing, and not understanding the negative health consequences. Read more about youth tobacco product use in @CDCMMWR: bit.ly/47cfN4M
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When found early, #BreastCancer is easier to treat. CDC offers free and low-cost breast cancer screenings to women who have trouble paying for a mammogram.   cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/scree…
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Are you concerned that your child is being bullied? Watch our new video to learn the signs of #bullying and what you can do to support your child. Get more tips & resources: ow.ly/1OPn50Q1zQA #StopBullying
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Eating well is a key to managing blood sugar and living well with diabetes. During #NationalDiabetesMonth, check out these resources for meal planning, grocery shopping, reading a food label, eating out, and more to help manage #diabetes. bit.ly/2FUtyfw
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MMWR@CDCMMWR13 Nov 2023
New CDC MMWR: Among healthcare personnel (HCP) during the 2022-23 season, up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination coverage was low and flu vaccination coverage decreased. HCP: Check that you are up to date with all recommended vaccines. bit.ly/mm7245a5
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Screening tests can find breast, cervical, and colon cancer early, when treatment is likely to work best. Lung cancer screening is recommended for some people who are at high risk. #Cancer doesn't wait and neither should you. bit.ly/3tbkSZM
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Happy #BackToSchool! Learn more on how classroom-based physically active lesson interventions can increase physical activity and improve educational outcomes from the @CPSTF Community Guide Click for more #MoveWithUS #PhysicalActivity #ActivePeople thecommunityguide.org/findin…
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During National Immunization Awareness Month, use these Healthy People 2030 evidence-based resources to help increase vaccination rates in your community: health.gov/healthypeople/obj… #HP2030 #NIAM2023
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#DYK? Strategic community design can help #OlderAdults be more physically active. The new Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report from @HealthGov has specific strategies that community leaders can implement to support #Physical Activity. See page 22: bit.ly/3PuY4jD
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Health care providers: Help increase vaccination rates in your community by setting up reminders that alert you when patients are due for a vaccine. Check out this Healthy People resource to learn more: bit.ly/3sl7swn #HP2030 #NIAM2023 #HCPs
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Join @healthgov on August 16 for a webinar on #physicalactivity & older adults highlighting the new Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report hosted by @ExtFoundation! Register now: bit.ly/43XDhIT
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Communities play an important role in keeping pedestrians safe. Check out these tips and resources to increase awareness around pedestrian safety. bit.ly/43hE0V6
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As kids begin prepping to head #BackToSchool, addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day. Visit stopbullying.gov and learn how to help #StopBullying for good.
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Community leaders can do a lot to help #OlderAdults get more #PhysicalActivity in their day. Check out @HealthGov’s Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report for actionable ideas. See page 22: bit.ly/3PuY4jD
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