Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
#ADAICYMI: National Children’s Dental Health Month is almost here! Don’t miss out on free posters, flyers and coloring sheets to celebrate during February and beyond. Download materials in English and Spanish at ADA.org/NCDHM.
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Be careful while driving if your area is experiencing freezing rain. Roads could be icy!
Pay attention to the road at all times, always wear your seatbelt, drive slowly, and leave extra space between vehicles.
More tips: ready.gov/winter-ready
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Cold weather can affect your health – especially as you get older. Here’s what to do to protect yourself. spr.ly/6019vS48t #PolarVortex #WinterStorm
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Join us for a free 5-episode virtual series on parenting children with developmental challenges. Connect, learn, and share experiences with other families. 🗓️ Sept 9, Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 4, Dec 16 ⏰ 3-4 PM ET / 12-1 PM PT. brazeltontouchpoints.org/fam…
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
What time is it? Summertime! 🎶✨ Happy #SummerSolstice!
For #SummerReady resources and information to protect against extreme heat, follow us and check out ready.gov/summer-ready.
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
WIC staff provides 1-on-1 support to help pregnant people, parents, infants, and children be healthy. Get:
❤️ Personalized breast/chest feeding support.
❤️Helpful nutrition edu from a registered dietician.
❤️Healthy foods.
❤️And so much more.
doh.wa.gov/FindWIC
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
⚠️OUTBREAK IN CANTALOUPES: Illnesses in this outbreak are severe, with more than half of sick people hospitalized. If you don’t know which brand of whole cantaloupes were used in pre-cut fruit products, the safest choice is to not eat it. More recall info: bit.ly/3R3jswt

ALT Cantaloupe chunks, with text saying, “Food safety alert. Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes. Malichita and Rudy brand whole cantaloupes and many pre-cut cantaloupe products have been recalled. Don’t eat pre-cut cantaloupes if you don’t know whether recalled cantaloupes were used. See CDC outbreak notice for more details. cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks”
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Never launch fireworks off your body. Last year there were 9 mortar related deaths.
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Have remnants of a pool party in your backyard? Mosquitoes can use any container with water as an egg laying site. Make sure to dump, drain, or cover anything that can hold water, including kiddie pools!
bit.ly/CDCControlMosquitoes
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Wildfire smoke levels and air quality can change rapidly during the day.
Check @EPA's @AIRNow website or app to find your local air quality and steps you can take to protect your health.
fire.airnow.gov
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
#FourthofJuly is fast approaching – and with it, picnics & cookouts. When planning your next outing, we remind you that foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather — more bacteria the more likely it will lead to food poisoning.
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that over 200 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. Fireworks are dangerous! #FireworksSafety #FirePrevention #BeSafe
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
We all know at least one pitmaster who relies on grill marks instead of a food thermometer – here’s their friendly reminder. #SummerFoodSafety
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Need support while quitting smoking? Download on-demand encouragement through the quitSTART app. Learn more at bit.ly/quitSTARTapp
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Need healthy foods, nutrition info, or breastfeeding/chestfeeding support? WIC (Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program) is for people who are pregnant, recently pregnant, breastfeeding, & kids under age 5. More info: signupwic.com/ #StartWithWIC #WAWIC
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
This #GrillingSeason is a great time to start using a food thermometer if you don’t already. Color and texture won’t tell you if food is safely cooked. Learn more grilling tips: bit.ly/43i3Zwn
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Don't hesitate, give us a call!
1️⃣If you have questions about the meds you are taking
2️⃣If you accidentally took someone else's meds
3️⃣If you accidentally took more than the directed amount of meds you needed to
☎️ 1-800-222-1222 for fast, free, and confidential #PoisonHelp
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
It’s #SmokeReady week! Download the AirQualityWA app to keep an eye on air quality this summer. And you can get multi-day smoke forecasts at: wasmoke.blogspot.com/. #AQI #AirQualityIndex
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
Get #SmokeReady now for this wildfire season! Make sure you have a way to clean your indoor air with one of these options:
-Adding a MERV-13 filter to central A/C
-Getting a portable HEPA air cleaner
-Making your own home air filter⬇️ deohs.washington.edu/wildfir…
Benton-Franklin Health District retweeted
#WildfireSmokeIsNoJoke! Even people in good health can experience issues during wildfire smoke events.
Having problems breathing or experiencing other issues? Contact your health provider, a medical professional, or your county health department!
#SmokeReady
#TheAirWeBreathe
































