Public health professional. Passionate about early childhood development, healthy & happy pregnancies, time in nature, and innovation. Tweets are my own.
If you have symptoms of #COVID19, you should get tested. This video explains who should get tested, where to get tested, and how to get your results. #StaySafeMN
@INFJ_Musings I recently told a couple people (separately) that I drank 3-4 cups a day. The look of shock on their faces shook me. I've since cut back to 2... :(
Help protect those who are protecting us: donate personal protective equipment for our first responders, clinic and hospital workers!
Full details: https://t.co/bojx7bIUow
If you need to leave home for essentials, remember to always stay at least 6 feet from others to prevent the spread of #COVID19. CDC also recommends wearing a homemade cloth mask or face covering. This is only for healthy people. If you are sick, the #1 rule is to stay home!
You’ve got questions about COVID-19. We’ve got answers! Join us from 1:45-2:45 today. Christine Lees, our disease prevention and emergency preparedness supervisor, will answer your questions as they come in. Send your questions to @DakotaCountyMN
I truly cannot imagine. So scary and traumatizing. There has to be a balance that considers MCH. "I should be prepared to not be permitted to have any support person at all — so no husband, which has really kind of rocked my world," https://t.co/xy3JIs7aYO
We’re launching a COVID-19 public health hotline to answer your coronavirus questions. This hotline will support the @mnhealth COVID-19 hotlines that receive 100s of calls/day.
Dakota County’s COVID-19 hotline number is 952-891-7834. It's open Monday–Friday 8:30 to 4:00.
Per @WHO, Mothers with #COVID19 who want to breastfeed their babies can.
They should;
-Wear a mask
-Wash hands before and after
-Thoroughly disinfect all surfaces
Especially now, babies need the essential immunity and skin-to-skin interaction provided by the bonding experience.
DYK? @DakotaCountyMN's Public Health team was named Local Health Department of the Year nationwide for 2019.
I share this not to boast, but to provide assurance that we have a top team ready and committed to public health all the time, not just when it is in the news.
"Fortunately, [COVID-19's] Minnesota greeting party consists of the public health equivalent of a well-armed, battle-tested U.S. Navy SEAL team. https://t.co/d7soiHd5rw
"Minnesota’s local public health departments are the first line of defense against COVID-19 and many are understaffed and lacking funding... 'We certainly could use some more help,' Gina Adasiewicz, deputy public health director for @DakotaCountyMN" https://t.co/BSlnYQX2hu
Are you a parent who’s struggled with anxiety or depression during pregnancy or postpartum?
@NPRLifeKit is working on a story about mental health during and after pregnancy — and they want to hear from you. You can share your story here: https://t.co/a2gND9s844
Had a great morning with the Young Professionals ERG leaders, planning for 2020! I am continuously inspired by each of them, their ideas and passion are endless! #YPERG#futureleaders#currentleaders @kelly_dumais