Today, @RepMaloney, @SenatorBaldwin & I are introducing the #CAREAct. Our bill provides $125 billion over the next decade to combat the substance use crisis and finally begin treating substance use disorder like the critical public health emergency it is.
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The city of Madison is forcing people experiencing homeless out of their community in Reindahl Park, but providing only 30 tiny homes miles away. It's a start but a lot needs to be done to repair Madison's housing situation. #MPH791 https://t.co/4bRnHxVedP
Finals are coming! Here are a few things you can do to help reduce stress:
1. Exercise.
2. Reach out to a loved one.
3. Take a break when you need it.
4. Make a plan.
5. Be nice to yourself!
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Public health includes safe, affordable housing for all. The @uwmadison campus already strains affordable housing on the isthmus. Sign the petition for the Madison Common Council: Stop Hub III to Save Affordable Housing in Madison #MPH791 https://t.co/GtY0m7HMUq via @Change
While the Omicron variant is new, the same methods are still best at preventing exposure and illness. Keep wearing your mask, get vaccinated and get your booster! Use this link to find a clinic near you! #MPH791#Omicron#MaskUp https://t.co/caD3YRWH7W
Need some self care podcasts? Here are a few:
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2. https://t.co/mW0q5vXbxD
3. https://t.co/rAM5uWtuhQ
This time of year can be difficult for so many people, so make sure you are taking care of yourself. You are not alone. #illuminateSAD#MPH791
If you’re feeling the effects of daylight savings and struggling with mental health, NAMI is a great, local resource. They offer online peer support groups and educational classes. During this time, it’s easy to feel alone. Reach out if you need help. #illuminateSAD#MPH791
If the cold weather and darkness has taken a toll on your mentally, check out this article from @NamiDaneCounty for some solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). You are not alone! #illuminateSAD#mph791 https://t.co/khlocAMmDN
With limited hours of sunlight, remember to take care of yourself. About 20% of people in the U.S. develop at least mild seasonal affective disorder, a period of depression associated with the colder months. Need more information? #MPH791#illuminateSAD
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General Iron is trying to move from an affluent, white neighborhood in Chicago to a low income, minority neighborhood. Please sign the petition to stop this act of environmental racism. https://t.co/lgF0CJauS8 #MPH791#EnvironmentalJustice
Happy Halloween! If you’re trick or treating, make sure you’re checking candy wrappers for signs it has been opened. Some people hide dangerous items inside the wrapper! Although it’s rare, it can happen! #MPH791#halloween2021 https://t.co/FS3qs72F9U
My letter to the editor was published! Planned Parenthood does more than provide abortion services. They provide preventative health exams, vaccinations, postpartum care and so much more. Wisconsin, keep voting for reproductive rights! @PPAWI#MPH791 https://t.co/uULLC7ErU7
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day! Did you know 1 in 2 American Indian/Alaska Native women have experienced sexual assault? We need to hold Congress accountable and make sure the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 is reauthorized! #MPH791#IndigenousPeoplesDay
Did you know 20% of adolescents in WI experience some type of violence in their dating relationships? Comprehensive sexual health education can decrease these issues through problem solving, healthy relationship and consent education. #MPH791#YRBS
Since 1999, 760,000 people have died from a drug overdose. We need better prevention, treatment and recovery programs. The CARE Act provides local governments funding for those programs which can prevent opioid related deaths. @SenatorBaldwin @StopOpioidOD #MPH791#opioidepidemic
People will have abortions whether it's legal or not. According to the @WHO unsafe abortions are the 3rd leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide. Support access to safe abortions. #AbortionIsHealthcare#publichealth#MPH791 https://t.co/CqX0twYUoB