The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to improve health and education, reduce inequalities, and promote economic growth. Check out this short video that explains each of the goals! #SDGs@Health311
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Having a healthy family is one of the most important things a person can have. Here are some ways families can be healthier together! #famhlth@Health311
It’s the holiday season so it is important to consider the health of your family while eating thanksgiving food. One thing my family likes to do is go for a walk and walk off the food we ate! #famhlth@Health311
How can we maintain our health at home? Everyday self care can significantly help with our overall health. Self care looks different for everyone, so it can be fun experimenting what works best for you! Here are some ideas for self care! #healthmain@Health311
When it comes to health maintenance, there’s only so much our doctors and nurses can do. Our everyday choices should be centered around how we can help our mental and physical health #healthmain@Health311
If we don’t educate people on their own health, we can run into a lot of issues. Preventing people from finding something too late can be the difference between life and death. #hlthed@Health311
#hlthpolicy@Health311 the cost of health care is on the rise right now, leaving many people no choice but to seek medical care until their symptoms are very severe.
#hlthpolicy@Health311 The US has a step up on preventative medicine while simultaneously inadequately treating the sick. Cost of treatment is high and so is the number of preventable deaths. We know we should do better but don't know where to start.
Healthcare workers have mistreated the LGBT community for decades, causing them to be mistrustful of the medical community. One in three LGBTQ Americans and three out of five trans people experience discrimination in healthcare. #ForTheCulture@Health311
Cultural competence is ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own. This is important to recognize as nurses to provide unbiased care to everyone. #fortheculture@Health311
If the risk factors of type 2 diabetes apply to you, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms so you can get the help you need. #badsugr@Health311
Type 2 diabetes can develop from your own lifestyle choices, therefore there are things to avoid such as lack of exercise and smoking. Making lifestyle changes is key to reducing this risk. #badsugr@Health311
This picture shows the social determinants of health and the outcomes that they lead to. As you can see socioeconomic status impacts health a lot. #unnaturalcauses@Health311
Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others: #Compassion is often the ultimate gift of a #caregiver to a patient, but it has to be nourished in the caregiver or there’s no more to give. #ANNA21#nurseselfcare
Remember as nursing students to always care for yourself before anything else! Many nursing students deal with burnout, so here is some more information on how to recognize and avoid burnout! #nurseselfcare@Health311