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Wellesley Health Department

@WellesleyHealth

The official Twitter page for the Wellesley Health Department. This page is not monitored 24/7. Issues & concerns, call 781-235-0135.

 Wellesley, MA
wellesleyma.gov/health
Joined September 2022
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Town of Wellesley@TownOfWellesley21 Jun 2023
Morses Pond Beach Activities: Morses Pond beach will be open with lifeguards on duty beginning on June 26. Seasonal passes or resident daily passes may be purchased online for swimming, beach activities, and storytime days. dlvr.it/Sr1Mtd
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World Health Organization (WHO)
@WHO21 Jun 2023
It's #InternationalYogaDay🧘‍♀️ Take a moment to ✅ Enjoy a pose ✅ Breathe slowly ✅ Tune into yourself! Learn more about the health benefits of #Yoga #TraditionalMedicine

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Boston 25 News
@boston2521 Jun 2023
☀️🏖️ Happy first day of summer! The solstice officially arrives at 10:57 AM. boston25news.com/weather/
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Mass. Public Health
@MassDPH6 Jun 2023
Take steps to keep your family safe from ticks and the illnesses they can cause. Learn more at mass.gov/MosquitoesAndTicks
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Town of Wellesley@TownOfWellesley3 May 2023
Health Department Spring 2023 Update: Read the Spring 2023 update from the Health Department with information on ticks and mosquitoes, allergies and asthma, and the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. dlvr.it/SnT2kB
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SAMHSA@samhsagov20 Apr 2023
Don’t forget to focus on self-care for your mental and physical health. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day.
Self-care Treating ourselves with kindness and compassion. Exercise Get Enough Rest Manage Stress Develop Positive Support & Friendships

ALT Self-care Treating ourselves with kindness and compassion. Exercise Get Enough Rest Manage Stress Develop Positive Support & Friendships

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World Health Organization (WHO)
@WHO11 Apr 2023
The most common oral diseases are 🦷 tooth decay 👄 gum disease 🦷 tooth loss 👄 oral cancers Untreated tooth decay is the single most common condition globally, affecting over 2.5 billion people. Learn more bit.ly/3V6PyGT #OralHealth
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Newton Health & Human Services@NewtonHealth3 Apr 2023
Do you know the many faces of local public health? Local public health departments don’t just administer vaccines; they perform a wide range of roles to protect and improve the health of our communities. Learn more by visiting our website: ow.ly/UqwQ50Nt1Wz #NPHW
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MEMA
@MassEMA31 Mar 2023
April showers 🌧️ bring May flowers 🌻, but they can also cause flooding. Flooding is the most common hazard in Massachusetts. Some floods develop slowly, while flash floods can occur shortly after a storm. Learn how to prepare: mass.gov/mema/floods #FloodSafety #ReadyMA
Graphic of announcement asking: Do you know your Spring hazards? Spring preparedness #ReadyMA

ALT Graphic of announcement asking: Do you know your Spring hazards? Spring preparedness #ReadyMA

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World Health Organization (WHO)
@WHO24 Mar 2023
Today is #WorldTBDay! Let's #EndTB and bust some dangerous #tuberculosis myths ⬇️
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Newton Health & Human Services@NewtonHealth10 Mar 2023
Fish can be an essential part of a healthy diet that contains high-quality proteins and nutrients. Follow these #foodsafety tips for buying, preparing, and storing fish and shellfish so you and your family can safely enjoy seafood! ow.ly/Gaai50N67f0 #NationalNutritionMonth
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World Health Organization (WHO)
@WHO3 Mar 2023
Hearing loss may result from: ◽️ genetic causes ◽️ complications at birth ◽️ some infectious diseases ◽️ chronic ear infections ◽️ the use of particular drugs ◽️ exposure to excessive noise ◽️ ageing Know more 👉bit.ly/2HWsuHf #WorldHearingDay
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CDC
@CDCgov3 Mar 2023
March 3 is #WorldHearingDay. On this day and every day, show some care for your ears. Wear earplugs or earmuffs when around loud noises like concerts or sporting events, and encourage others to do the same. Learn more: bit.ly/3tdIRX6 #HearingCare
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Mass. Public Health
@MassDPH24 Feb 2023
Respiratory viruses that can cause illness in infants and children are still circulating in Massachusetts and across much of the U.S. Keep your family healthy this season with these four steps. Learn more: ow.ly/uW7450MVWo5
Help keep your family healthy this season. Vaccinate children ages 6 months and older again flu and Covid. Keep sick children home from daycare or school. Avoid social gatherings if you or your children are ill. Contact your child’s healthcare provider if you think your child needs medical care.

ALT Help keep your family healthy this season. Vaccinate children ages 6 months and older again flu and Covid. Keep sick children home from daycare or school. Avoid social gatherings if you or your children are ill. Contact your child’s healthcare provider if you think your child needs medical care.

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Mass. Public Health
@MassDPH22 Feb 2023
Due to recent federal action, the extra COVID SNAP benefits are ending March 2, 2023 in MA. Households will continue to get their normal SNAP benefit amount. Visit Mass.gov/ExtraCOVIDSNAP to learn how you can get the most SNAP and save some of it to help after March 2.
Extra COVID SNAP ending March 2, 2023. Learn more at: mass.gov/ExtraCovidSnap

ALT Extra COVID SNAP ending March 2, 2023. Learn more at: mass.gov/ExtraCovidSnap

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CDC
@CDCgov24 Feb 2023
Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. Schools can play an important role in maintaining children’s #OralHealth by using school sealant programs to prevent cavities: bit.ly/schoolsealantprogram #NCDHM
Young children board a yellow school bus. Image text reads: Did you know there are school programs that can help prevent cavities? Cdc.gov/oralhealth

ALT Young children board a yellow school bus. Image text reads: Did you know there are school programs that can help prevent cavities? Cdc.gov/oralhealth

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HHS
@HHSGov3 Feb 2023
Today is National #WearRedDay! Wear red clothing today to raise awareness of heart disease and to promote the importance of heart health. Learn more about how you can keep your heart healthy and strong from @nih_nhlbi: bit.ly/3wWvzR2. #OurHearts
National Wear Red Day February 2023

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World Health Organization (WHO)
@WHO3 Feb 2023
Tomorrow is #WorldCancerDay We can avoid 2.5 million deaths by 2040. WHO launches a new Global #BreastCancer Initiative Framework today to outline how: 📌 bit.ly/3DA9P1q
Text on a purple background reads: BREAST CANCER DETECT EARLY DIAGNOSE ON TIME TREAT BETTER SAVE LIVES

ALT Text on a purple background reads: BREAST CANCER DETECT EARLY DIAGNOSE ON TIME TREAT BETTER SAVE LIVES

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MEMA
@MassEMA1 Feb 2023
Friday night plans?📅 Staying warm✔️ Stay safe while staying warm – use space heaters safely and correctly to help prevent a fire. Find more extreme cold tips at mass.gov/mema/cold. #ReadyMA
Space heater safety. Place 3 feet away from anything flammable. Plug directly into wall outlet, no extension cords or power strips. Keep on flat, solid surface - never on carpet or furniture. Unplug when not in use.

ALT Space heater safety. Place 3 feet away from anything flammable. Plug directly into wall outlet, no extension cords or power strips. Keep on flat, solid surface - never on carpet or furniture. Unplug when not in use.

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Anne Fishel@Home4DinnerBook31 Jan 2023
Excited to share some tips to make family mealtimes more fun and more meaningful! @FDP_Tweets
Town of Wellesley (@TownOfWellesley) profile pictureTown of Wellesley@TownOfWellesley27 Jan 2023
REMINDER: Make a Dinner Date for January 31: Join the Health Department for a discussion about dinner! Take part in virtual presentation on January 31 at 7 p.m. about the benefits of family mealtimes. dlvr.it/ShXYFB
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