Emily Barrett

Peace Corps Health Volunteer in Mozambique. B.S. in Public Health. Aspiring to make the world just a little bit healthier with each encounter.

[CDC @CDCgov]

Pre-cut melon outbreak: Iowa has been added to the list of states where recalled products were sold. Now 117 people in 10 states ill. Don’t eat, serve, or sell recalled melon. Learn more: https://t.co/VfuD4PwmaS

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

This is what you can do:

Walk and stretch when you can.
Alternate sitting with standing.
4 minutes per working hour is all it takes.

Let's #BeActive

https://t.co/V8zfaoxZ1P

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

#ForkEm

[Pac-12 Network @Pac12Network]

WHAT A GAME!

@ASUFootball completes the comeback to pull off the upset against No. 15 Michigan State.

#MSUvsASU | #Pac12FB

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

Is Organic Really Better? 4 Food Myths Debunked By Science https://t.co/TQNCu5smvb via @Futurism

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

Ever wonder why your doctor’s nutrition advice doesn’t go beyond the basics? A new science advisory looks at the decades-long gap in nutrition education for health professionals. https://t.co/2fElCuqJ9K

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

In the News: Are We Prepared For A Killer Flu Epidemic? What we're doing to our vaccines to prevent a flu pandemic. https://t.co/thxwmk4F2D

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

Affordable housing or Gardens and Farmers Markets? Cities struggle over what to do with vacant land, and how to best help communities. #SocialDeterminantsofHealth https://t.co/cIxjBxfNe5

[Center for Health Care Strategies @CHCShealth]

#Medicaid agencies & health plans increasingly recognize the importance of social services as part of addressing the needs of older adults. This brief highlights four promising community-based nutrition practices being used by Medicaid health plans. #sdoh https://t.co/IDFDCf8SdR

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

FINALLY! Someone said it: we can have snacks for dinner. https://t.co/086SAjFtoj

[Kara Lydon, RD @karalydonRD]

Because sometimes Mondays are HARD and a full blown meal just ain't happenin' ---> How to serves a "Snack Dinner" via @RMNutrition. https://t.co/27b67wgbOm

[Kara Lydon, RD @karalydonRD]

Flash back to my "Fruit Roll-Up" lunchbox days, although I'm willing to bet these roll-ups are waaay better! Oven Dried Blueberry Fruit Leather via @feedthemwisely. https://t.co/mdDaGpgeqF

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

"In the news" India’s struggling farmers find seeds of hope in heritage crops https://t.co/F02DvXpat0

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

@RcpsMgzine Thanks @RcpsMgzine for the recipe! Looks delicious!

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

Fellow public health folks...what do you think of the salary of the new CDC Director? $375,000!

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

Such an amazing story. We need more community health workers like this! https://t.co/SYtNe22kcX

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

RT: Stay away from chopped romaine! https://t.co/TuraBZczui

[Philadelphia Public Health @PHLPublicHealth]

From our FB: Public health officials are warning consumers not to eat store-bought, chopped romaine lettuce as an E. coli outbreak linked to the vegetable worsens. Fifty-three related E. coli infections have been reported in 16 states, including Pennsylv… https://t.co/KFkVzchsWq

[Emily Barrett @ebarrett_4]

"To optimize the health of women and infants, postpartum care should become an ongoing process.." https://t.co/vG6W3OPQUZ

[Mayo Clinic @MayoClinic]

Over 230 women gathered for breakfast and a morning of food for thought during @MayoClinicHS women's health and well-being symposium. https://t.co/YKQVpcnNTX via @altribune

[Women's Health @WomensHealthMag]

The 7 WORST foods to eat at night: https://t.co/KFmOWDiR9V

[CNN @CNN]

Around 16,000 nurses in Zimbabwe resumed work, bringing to an end one week of strikes that affected health services in the country https://t.co/PDmfFYpZlZ

[eatright @eatright]

Wonder where vegetarians and vegans get important nutrients, such as calcium, iron and vitamin D? Take a look at this list of plant-based food sources: https://t.co/YWoeLCkb4p #eatright