An incoming heat dome could bring triple-digit temperatures to millions of people through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. 🌡️🥵
It's a critical time to remind yourself that NONE of these things will keep a child safe in a vehicle. ⤵️
We can all take action to prevent suicide.
Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in #SuicidePrevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide: https://t.co/TkvsFylLmH #988Lifeline
Resilience isn’t pretending things are fine or pushing through alone. It’s about caring for ourselves, connecting with others and taking helpful steps forward, even in difficult times #JumpBackUpJuly https://t.co/ltdCFGAiM6
More people are on the roads! ☀️🌡️
Drivers — watch out for walkers, runners, bicyclists, and everything in between.
Pedestrians — follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks when available.
#TuesdayTip: If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately. If they are in distress due to heat, get them out as quickly as possible. Cool the child rapidly (not in an ice bath, but by spraying them with cool water).
The Dept. has switched phone servicers. Although numbers remain the same, when dialing an extension, you MUST hit * before the extension to get to the correct person. If you don't, you get to chat with our nurse :) Options have changed so please listen carefully when you call in
Across most of the country, including Cook County, CDC data show that weekly ER visits for tick bites are at their highest levels for this time of year since 2017. Check out these 5 ways to prevent tick bites and the diseases they carry, and learn more at https://t.co/S7PzPkHi38
The things that matter most are often the things we forget to prioritise. Join us for Meaningful May and make the most of each precious day 🌤️
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