Such important research. As part of an #ACRIA study a few years ago, we recognized that health literacy in several southern states was at/about 5th grade level.
Check Out #CFARInvestigator Dr. Henna Budhwani
@medsociology new publication "Patient Health Literacy and Communication with Providers Among Women Living with HIV: A Mixed Methods Study"
Read More: https://t.co/0k4LnoRWZp
Today, think about how you can break the silence and cycle of harmful attitudes and behaviors that negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community. Check out https://t.co/bg7Kmuj0Kw for more information on Day of Silence and how you can be a part of the solution.
Happy #EarthDay2022 from NRHA! Today we acknowledge the intricate connection between the health of our rural communities and the health of our planet. #ruralhealth
Join us on Facebook Live (@StartTalkingAL) as we focus on Transgender Health & Wellness: April 16th, 6p - virtual webinar "Providing Health Services to the Transgender Community" & April 19th, 5:30p - virtual panel "My Voice=My Health". See graphic to register. #NTHTD
"We are better positioned now to face the many possible public health challenges ahead because of the alliances we have forged throughout this Pandemic" #AnnualPublicHealthAddress@jcdhtweets
Please join the fight. We can bring this under control if we all fight together. A Band of Brothers and Sisters on a tour of duty fighting a common enemy. We return “home” next Thanksgiving after the vaccine sets us free. Let’s all get home with minimal casualties...together
Is your child in need of a COVID-19 test? JCDH is offering COVID-19 testing for children birth through 18 years of age by appointment only at the Annex. Appointments can be made online at https://t.co/B7L2jXhqRR. Make your appointment today!
As #COVID19 cases rise across our state & nation, I encourage Alabamians to take personal responsibility. As I’ve said from the outset, we need everyone to do their part to defeat this virus. Remember to practice social distancing, sanitize often & #MaskUpAL. #alpolitics
Statistics for COVID-19 in Jefferson County as of 1:30PM October 22, 2020. For more data, demographics, & testing locations please visit the Jefferson County Unified Command site: https://t.co/2h0sWdOGfv. View weekly testing statistics (Friday updates): https://t.co/qkgShMznzr
It's International #InfectionPreventionWeek. If you have to visit or stay in a hospital, there are ways you can break the chain of infection, such as asking for your room and equipment to be cleaned, keeping your hands clean, and more: https://t.co/NmMmJ9zSbs. #IIPW#IIPW2020
Simple steps like covering your coughs and sneezes, and washing your hands regularly, can help stop the spread of respiratory illnesses like the #flu. Learn more at https://t.co/usojGgl0JA. #StopTheSpread#FightTheFlu#WashYourHands
Case characteristics on Alabama's #COVID19 cases as of 11:30 a.m. October 7 are available on our website at https://t.co/R2vuP8xY1q. Download today's 2-page document: https://t.co/gi9YY2rGN2.
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson tested positive after having two earlier negative tests during quarantine for an exposure. Teachable moment for all of us: YOU CAN’T “TEST OUT” OF QUARANTINE! I hope he fares well. https://t.co/IZ4zGrR5vs
Disease Intervention Specialists are part of the bedrock of #publichealth. They work tirelessly (and often behind the scenes) to keep our community safe. The @jcdhtweets DIS Team is one of the best!
Thank you for your service ~ !!!
Have you thanked a DIS today? It’s DIS Recognition Day! Disease Intervention Specialists serve a critical role in controlling the spread of STDs, HIV, TB, and hepatitis. #DISDay2020