Oregon MCH

Oregon Maternal & Child Health, Oregon Health Authority

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Have a kid who refuses to brush their teeth? Try playing Elmo's Toothy Dance in the morning and night. It is so catchy, and kids love brushing their teeth while listening to it.
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#ChildrensDentalHealthMonth #BrushYourTeeth #NCDHM25

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Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! Cavities are preventable, yet about half of Oregon’s children have had a cavity by their 10th birthday. Together we can change this!

Let's raise awareness and keep Oregon’s kids cavity free!
#ChildrensDentalHealthMonth #NCDHM25

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Reduce your risk of toxoplasmosis while pregnant:
•Avoid changing cat litter (or wear disposable gloves and wash your hands afterward).
•Wear gloves when gardening and wash your hands afterward.
•Wash fruits and vegetables well.
•Cook meat thoroughly.

#NBDAM

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Understanding your child's condition is essential to making informed decisions about their health and well-being. Early identification and early intervention also can help your child receive the right care and resources they need to thrive. #NBDAM #EveryJourneyMatters

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Disability inclusion means ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. Every community member can make a difference in helping create a place where everyone knows they belong. #NBDAM

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Not all birth anomalies can be prevented; however, research shows that certain behaviors and health choices can reduce the risk of having a baby born with a birth anomaly. For more information visit: https://t.co/pzHiLql7u1 #EveryJourneyMatters

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Every 4 minutes, a baby is born with a birth anomaly in the U.S. As medical care improves, people with birth anomalies live longer and healthier lives. Recent reports show that rates of infant deaths due to birth anomalies have declined by 10% in the US. #NBDAM

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January is Birth Anomalies Awareness Month (BAAM). Birth anomalies are structural changes that can affect almost any part of the body and can cause lifelong health challenges. #BAAM #EveryJourneyMatters

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Enero es el mes de concientización sobre los defectos de nacimiento (BDAM, por sus siglas en inglés). Los defectos de nacimiento son cambios estructurales que pueden afectar casi cualquier parte del cuerpo y causar problemas de salud de por vida.
#BAAM #EveryJourneyMatters

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Happy New Years Eve! If you are making New Years resolutions, check out our healthy pregnancy tips throughout the month of January to add healthy habits throughout the year. #HealthyCommunitiesHealthyBabies #BAAM

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Get ready! January is Birth Anomalies Awareness Month! Join us throughout the month to learn more about birth anomalies, resources for families and individuals, and steps to take to reduce the risk of birth anomalies.

#BAAM #EveryJourneyMatters

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Know the signs of preterm labor:

- Contractions every 10 mins or more
- Change in vaginal discharge
- Pelvic pressure
- Low backache
- Cramps (like menstrual cramps)
- Abdominal cramps with/without diarrhea
If you experience these, contact your doctor or go to the hospital.

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Some babies born too early need to spend time in a hospital's newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Caring for a baby in the NICU can be scary and confusing. To learn about supports for NICU families, visit: https://t.co/LDzo6JEKMW
#PrematurityAwarenessMonth

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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor those we’ve lost to violence and hate. These victims were partners, parents, friends, and community members—real people whose lives were stolen. Let’s continue fighting for safety, love, and justice.

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As cooler weather arrives, so does cold and flu season. While these cold and flu viruses can leave you feeling under the weather, antibiotics won’t help—they only work against bacterial infections. #USAAW24

For more information, visit Oregon AWARE: https://t.co/NQi8wq1YZU

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Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting health officials to sharpen their warnings about the disease’s serious risks—especially for young babies—and their emphasis on the importance of vaccination: https://t.co/zlHyCZqtaf

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Join the Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center and the Genetic Support Foundation to learn how medical genetics services can play a role in your child’s health journey.
Tues., Dec. 3rd at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FREE
Register: https://t.co/jGJtCsN77E

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Today is World Prematurity Day.
Across the globe, over 13 million babies are born preterm every year. U.S. preterm birth rates continue to increase. Learn more about World Prematurity Day at: https://t.co/ofjsr9gzLK
#WorldPrematurityDay
#PrematurityAwarenessMonth

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Join the Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center November 2024 Table Talk: Your medically complex child at school.
Weds., Nov. 20th at 12pm - 1pm
Free
Register: https://t.co/UXKHjZUlwO

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Únase al Centro de Información de Salud de Familia a Familia de Oregon Charla de Mesa de Noviembre 2024: Su hijo médicamente complejo en la escuela
Miércoles, 20 de Nov 2024, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gratis
Inscríbase aquí: https://t.co/pMEzvEqnoQ