JCDH

The mission of JCDH is to prevent disease and assure health care access, promote healthy lifestyles and environments, and protect against public health threats.

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🍽️ Food safety = 4 simple steps:

Clean ✅ Separate ✅ Cook ✅ Chill ✅

Protect your family from food poisoning. Small habits make a big difference.

Learn more: https://t.co/QrNBgRH1fW

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🍽️Did you know the JCDH oversees more than 4,000 food establishments across our community? From restaurants and food trucks to school cafeterias and convenience stores, JCDH works every day to ensure safe, sanitary food for all.

Learn more: https://t.co/z5gXnFQw2Q

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, JCDH Specialty Clinic gathered to show support for those living with mental illness. JCDH stands in solidarity with individuals and their loved ones, and remains committed to breaking the stigma 💚

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JCDH will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. JCDH will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM. Have a safe weekend.

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It's Healthy and Safe Swimming Week! Did you know swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea germs can make you sick for up to 3 weeks? Don't swallow water at the pool or splash pad!

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🚐✨ We’re on the move this May!

The JCDH Mobile Health Unit is coming to neighborhoods across JeffCo.

📍Check this month’s schedule to find us near you!

#JCDH #MobileHealthUnit #OperationWIPEOUT #CommunityHealth #NarcanSavesLives

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Join us in recognizing the JCDH nurses who work tirelessly to keep Jefferson County healthy. From clinics to community outreach, from patient education to emergency response—you are essential to the wellbeing of our residents. Thank you for all you do!

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Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to stay healthy.

Hint: When washing your hands, hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer to clean your hands.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

✅ CredibleMind is now FREE for Alabama residents
✅ Private, anonymous, and immediate mental well-being support
✅ Evidence-based self-care resources—no wait, no stigma

Get started today: https://t.co/NpE2BmIBIT

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Mobile Health Services right in your neighborhood! Catch our Mobile Health Unit tomorrow:

📍 : Workout Anytime
(7325 Crestwood Blvd)
🕓️ : April 29th | 11am-3pm

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It's World Immunization Week!

Vaccines are recommended at many stages of life.

Talk to your doctor to learn which vaccines are recommended for you and your loved ones.

For more information visit:
https://t.co/CGHM6ITzSF

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♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day ♻️

🗓 Sat, April 25 | 8–11:30 AM (or until capacity is met)

📍 Bessemer | Gardendale | Irondale

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Next week is STI Awareness Week! Get walk‑in sexual health screenings at JCDH.

📍 Mon 4/13: Western HC (Midfield) 10–2
📍 Wed 4/15: Central HC (Bham) 10–4
📍 Fri 4/17: Eastern HC (Roebuck) 10–2

📞 Questions? Call 205‑588‑5234

#STIAwarenessWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus

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Smoke from a prescribed burn permitted by @ALForestryComm in Saint Clair Co. is moving into eastern Jefferson Co. and will elevate PM2.5 (fine particle pollution) concentrations.

Reduce your smoke exposure. More info to protect your health: https://t.co/mfB0k0wFGB

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🚐✨ We’re on the move this April!
The JCDH Mobile Health Unit is coming to a neighborhood near you.
📍 Check our schedule for this month.
#JCDH #MobileHealthUnit #OperationWIPEOUT #HPVPrevention #CommunityHealth #NarcanSavesLives #JeffCoHealth

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Smoke from a 494 acre prescribed burn permitted by @ALForestryComm in Clay Co. is about to move into Jefferson Co. and will elevate PM2.5 (fine particle pollution) concentrations.

Reduce your smoke exposure. More info to protect your health: https://t.co/mfB0k0wFGB

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Today kicks off National Public Health Week (April 6–12)! Take a moment to read the article below and see how Jefferson County’s health has improved over the last year. https://t.co/6FOKu3elmh

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The measles vaccine, MMR vaccine, is safe and effective. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and effectiveness, and serious side effects are rare. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist today to get up-to-date.

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Work. School. Newsfeeds full of tragedy. Life is stressful and it’s normal to worry. Sometimes, our occasional worry can grow into anxiety, which can affect our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. You’re not alone. Find help today at: https://t.co/mKpdss4pdg

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Blast through the Nutrition Noise
With so much nutrition misinformation out there, it takes real effort to sort fact from fiction.

Make sure your family has the right resources to navigate misinformation, and consider seeing an RDN for additional support: https://t.co/bBzENexXAx