I found an awesome graphic showing why Sustainable Development Goals are important. It has data on the extreme amounts of poverty existent today, after the pandemic, and how the pandemic altered the course for those in poverty. #SDGs@Health311
🟦🟨 Interconnectivity is key to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Cranfield academics tell UN | #SDGS
“Understanding the interlinkages among the goals can help us to know where we need to target, the synergies and also the trade-offs.”
👉 https://t.co/jEAiGHCjNV
Staying on top of your family's health history is crucial for prevention & treatment of disease/sickness. Having these discussions with your loved ones will create more awareness throughout your family of their health status and necessary steps can be taken! #famhlth@Health311
Very inspiring story from Sam Rivera about how important family history knowledge is. It can prevent further disease and help the health of the ones you love. #famhlth@Health311
Sam Rivera, a male breast cancer survivor, discusses the importance of communicating family health history and advises men to be proactive about their health. https://t.co/5K2Sea3kbs
This article shows 8 great habits to improve your mental health on a daily basis. They are simple and easy tips to follow and improve your lifestyle, worth the read! https://t.co/dZdU9VU4gt #healthmain@Health311
This article. highlights the importance of maintaining health as a college student and how to stay well-rounded. Love what this blog has included. #healthmain@Health311
The 𝗢𝗘𝗖𝗗 Physical and health education study shows the importance of social, emotional and health foundations in developing student wellbeing
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 ➡️ https://t.co/557h6ZKEPi
#FutureWeBuildTogether
This webpage is a great resource for screening of common diseases. Early detection of these diseases is of upmost importance when concerning your health. https://t.co/596ReRzwoF
#hlthed@Health311
Once again, the U.S. overall ranks dead last in health care system performance rankings compared to 10 other high-income countries.
The 2021 Commonwealth Fund report ranks the U.S. last in 4 out of 5 subdomains, including access to care, equity and healthcare outcomes.
Kaiser Health Tracking Poll: 8 in 10 Americans say prescription #drug costs are unreasonable via @KaiserFamFound https://t.co/uv0F10WKNu Read more about "U.S. Drug Prices vs. the World @Drug_watch here: https://t.co/6AJvFwrQpY
This article shows the large disparity of prices of prescription drugs in the U.S. vs other countries. https://t.co/JeFwOtA7rk
#costofhlthcare@Health311
Cultural competency isn't something to accomplish or check off. It's a continuous process of learning about yourself & others. If you’re a nurse, learn how to use cultural competence appropriately in your work with this free, accredited e-learning program: https://t.co/L8eB73IGVw
Study about importance of cultural competence is in the nursing field. "Increased awareness might facilitate the communication between healthcare professionals and patients, which is a crucial component of quality healthcare." #ForTheCulture@Health311
https://t.co/MbMxrYq5Ut
Based on the graph attached, there is almost a direct correlation between income and rate of diabetes. Your income should not be a determining factor for a disease that causes your whole life to change. @Health311#badsugr
In the bad sugr episode it explained that Native Americans experienced inequality of resources causing a skyrocketing rate of type two diabetes in the community, especially compared to other races or ethnicities. here is a graphic with a visual comparison.
@Health311#badsugr
I found this article about the social determinants of health that exist in the modern day world, I found it very interesting as these factors influence our quality of life and how long we may live for. @Health311#unnaturalcauses
In the documentary “Unnatural Causes” they state that the cost of college has increased 35% in 5 years. When education gives people the opportunity to move up the social gradient, college needs to be affordable to provide equal opportunities. @Health311#unnaturalcauses
In this field, self care should be highly prioritized. We need to make changes and not disregard mental and physical health for nurses especially after the past year! here is an interesting article I found about this. #nurseselfcare@Health311
ICYMI: MTC Nursing Instructor, Gwendolyn Richardson, was featured in an article urging nurses currently in the field to practice self care. https://t.co/zO1aDLogY2
"You can't pour from an empty cup"
This quote was from the attached article. I love this idea! When I take care of myself and prioritize my wellbeing, I am a better friend and person in general! Let's form good care habits early! @Health311#nurseselfcare
https://t.co/ErFMf2BPQ4