Youth Health Connect

[South Shore Health @southshorehosp]

A great message from Dr. Warhaftig!

[South Shore Health @southshorehosp]

South Shore Hospital is experiencing high patient volume this morning. Similar volume challenges are being seen by other care facilities in the region.

In order to ensure that all patients get the care they need as efficiently as possible, it's important to know where to go!

[South Shore Health @southshorehosp]

Join South Shore Health and the Weymouth Health Department for an informative, interactive falls prevention symposium Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Tufts Library.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/sQvF9rFCxg

[NIDAnews @NIDAnews]

Addiction stigma pervades medicine, policy & communities. In @AAMCToday, NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow writes about her personal experience with stigma & the need for a large-scale social intervention to change public attitudes toward addiction. Read more: https://t.co/RdZQOrZeJJ

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

.@CDCgov's 4 new campaigns address ways to prevent and reduce drug overdose deaths. 

Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl, the risks of mixing drugs, how naloxone can save lives, and reducing stigma toward drug use & recovery at https://t.co/8poyR2GPzD

[South Shore Health @southshorehosp]

"Mind over matter" is a phrase often used to describe the power of our thoughts when facing a challenge.

But can what we think and believe affect physical change in our bodies? Learn more at this virtual event, The Power of Belief in Healing.

Register: https://t.co/DmOYFK3VnS

[Plymouth County Outreach @CountyOutreach]

You Never Run Out of Options if You Have Hope. https://t.co/6AejK2IKCd

[Cohasset Safe Harbor @cohsafeharbor]

Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths nearly tripled between 2015 to 2019, NIH study finds https://t.co/dLIXQsKfHm

[DA Tim Cruz @PlymouthCtyDAO]

The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued an unprecedented public safety alert about lethal and readily available phony prescription pills that contain fentanyl and meth.

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Children are safer in schools that have universal masking policies, among other layers of protection to guard against #COVID19, according to @Healthline, reporting on new @CDCgov research. Everyone eligible for the vaccine should get one. #VaccinesWork
https://t.co/gYxHs4toMm

[South Shore Health @southshorehosp]

South Shore Hospital continues to experience high patient volume, meaning longer wait times for non-emergent care.

It's important to know where to go — including when it's appropriate to seek care from your primary care provider, a walk-in urgent care center, or at the ED.

[FDA Tobacco @FDATobacco]

Do you educate teens on the dangers of vaping? #AAFPFMX

FDA developed youth vaping prevention posters for use by various groups, including family physicians. Order or download the posters for free. https://t.co/3lA9NKe8nM

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

#ChildPassengerSafetyWeek starts today! Learn how to keep your child safe on the road: https://t.co/9wXu8kr4IM
#CPS2021

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives.

Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide with this infographic: https://t.co/fTlDGPVhy9. #SPM21

[NIH Innovates @NIH_Innovates]

Share this infographic to help teens recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, and recognize when they might need to reach out to a trusted adult for more help. https://t.co/7oZjTCqNSo. #SPM21

[Cohasset Safe Harbor @cohsafeharbor]

Get Your Vitamin Sea Safely ☀🌊 New signs to promote summer safety, 2021-22 Cohasset Youth Ambassador Program registration is now open and Our Safe Home Directory is up! Check out this and more here!- https://t.co/ZnuOpnFpFi

[South Shore Health @southshorehosp]

At this time, South Shore Health is not changing its mask policies for visitors, colleagues, or caregivers. Please continue to wear an appropriate mask when inside any of our practices.

We will provide updates as we receive further guidance. Thank you!

[Cohasset Safe Harbor @cohsafeharbor]

It's National Prevention Week! View pictures and read about how Cohasset student athletes, Youth Ambassadors & Safe Harbor have participated in this annual event. - https://t.co/6V4nWuyYDc