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Families across Utah are invited to celebrate Family Connection Week from June 9TH– 15TH. A dedicated time to unplug from devices and reconnect through meaningful, screen-free activities!
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@UtahDHHS shared Utah's most popular baby names of 2024 🤱

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A new day treatment center is opening its doors at @Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital to address a critical need in pediatric behavioral health care.
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As families gather school supplies, backpacks and clothes, @Intermountain recommends an addition to your back-to-school checklist: A mental health toolkit. 💭✏️📚
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Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable injury death for Utah children under age 14. @primarychildren is donating 900 life jackets to Life Jacket Loaner Stations across the state to help keep families safe around water this summer ☀️🌊

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Baby Your Baby at the Safe Kids Fair! We’ll be here until 5pm at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy.

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Puffy coats can pose a hidden risk for kids in car seats! Michelle Jamison with @Intermountain demonstrates why it’s safest to buckle them in with coats off. https://t.co/o43cfyK12v

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How do you set boundaries on your teen’s social media use? Here are 4 tips from Tracy Gruber, executive director of Utah DHHS.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Caregivers of individuals with dementia face a difficult journey- they are more likely to exhibit depression, anxiety and see a decline in their social network size. But help is available. @UtahDHHS

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When baby Bennett’s image beamed into his mom’s night-monitor, one of his eyes looked like a black pool, and the other like a light. She told his pediatrician what she saw and it likely saved his life @Intermountain https://t.co/lG5W5uHZ4f

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How does using social media affect mental health? Bullying & high risk behaviors on social media can negatively impact a person's mental health & how they feel about themselves. Knowing the harms is part of keeping our children safe & healthy.

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We live in a fast-paced world, which can make life hectic and overwhelming. When struggling with mental health it’s important to know some coping methods that can help you re-center yourself @Intermountain https://t.co/ty8pZJBJJq

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Disconnect (📱) to reconnect (👨‍👩‍👧‍👧). Find opportunities during the day where you can CHOOSE to put the screens away and make in-person time more healthy & connected with your child:
🥘During meals
🚗 or🚶‍♀️to school together
Heading to after-school activities 🏊‍♀️

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"While one in thirty women will die of breast cancer, one in three women will die of heart disease. A lot of women don't understand this.. actually most women don't understand this." - Dr. Carrie Willis @Intermountain Knowing your risks empowers you to keep your heart healthy 💓

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Social media may be tearing our youth down 💔. Let’s do what we can to build them up. Take time to talk with your child about the harms of social media and how it may be negatively impacting their well-being.

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As kids head back to school, they may be feeling a lot of different emotions like excitement, nervousness, hope, fear, etc. 📚 Katrina Jensen, Pediatric nurse @Intermountain shares tips to help parents communicate with their children about managing emotions and anxiety

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Tiana Barker, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist @Intermountain shares tips to help busy high school athletes balance their nutrition for growth and performance🏈

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Are you the parent who takes a list of questions to the doctor's office? 🗒️✏️ Your pediatrician is a great source of info. An annual well-child check is the perfect time to bring your questions and share your thoughts!
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Your healthcare provider is a great resource for a healthy start to a new school year. If your child struggles in school, your doctor may be able to help. Make a well-child check part of your back to school routine. https://t.co/yyOWFrZwlF

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Nurse Al Romeo with @UtahDHHS shares what products are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding-- like sunscreen, insect repellant, and hair care🤰