Let's talk about emergency contraception and weight limits: According to Planned Parenthood, it’s 165lbs for Plan B and 195lbs for the Ella pill. Note: double-dosing on emergency contraception is not effective in preventing pregnancy for higher BMIs. #BPHI#sexpositivity@ETRorg
It’s STI Awareness Week and we’re looking forward to seeing all our public health partners’ work in action! Use #STIweek to join the conversation: https://t.co/HkHrNFniTp
ETR's YEN (Youth Engagement Network) works to establish a positive approach to sexuality and reproduction. Swipe through to learn about the CDC's evidence-based strategies to help reduce sexual violence.
#YENatETR#Youthengaged#Youthcentered
Day 7 of #NPHW2023 theme was nutrition and food. Proper nutrition and access to the right foods is essential to an individuals total health and well-being. Currently 19 million Americans are faces with a lack of access to this very right! #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer
Day 6 of #NPHW2023 theme was accessibility. About 26% of U.S. adults have a disability. Adults with disabilities are also more likely to have heart disease, be smokers and have diabetes than the general population. #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer
Day 5 of #NPHW2023 theme is rural health. Did you know that 14% of Americans live in rural areas? Individuals who live in rural areas are susceptible to more adverse health issues including food desserts and sedentary lifestyles. #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencers
Day 4 of #NPHW2023 theme was mental health. We are in a critical time. Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic millions of cases of mental illnesses ranging from depression to social isolation have been on the rise. Stay tuned for some resources! #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer
Day 3 of #NPHW2023 theme was Reproductive & Sexual Health (SRH). SRH is more than what one might think. It's a combination of access to quality healthcare & education, & voting for gov't officials who uphold fair & just policies for ALL. #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer
We at @sheccc_ms are expanding our space and voice into our #community more each day through redefining what sexual and reproductive health is as well as creating a comfortable environment for questions and shared experiences.
As #WomensHistoryMonth closes we want to salute the woman behind @sheccc_ms. Meet our founder, Rachel! Rachel started in October 2022 with just a thought and a goal. Make sure you follow us on call social media platforms to learn more. #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer
Colorectal cancer is third most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society predicts there will be over 52,000 deaths from colorectal cancer in 2023 alone. #bphi#bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer#ETR#thisissexed
We are looking for interviewees to participate in a short documentary. If interested click the link to sign up or if you have more question feel free to message us! https://t.co/E0F0SMN4aT #bphi#blackpublichealthinfluencer