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Need more fiber in your diet? Try Smoky Apple Cider, Squash and Spinach Salad
November 13, 2019
When a person has diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin that it produces. This leads to a sugar buildup in the blood stream, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Frisco ISD launches vaping prevention initiatives as student referrals increase
November 08, 2019
The number of Frisco ISD students receiving court referrals for e-cigarettes and vaping has more than doubled since 2017, prompting FISD to launch a vaping prevention and intervention program this school year.
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Restricting flavored tobacco could curb youth use
November 05, 2019
Policies that restrict flavored tobacco access can reduce teen use in as little as six months, a study in Massachusetts suggests. Researchers compared two towns 30 miles apart and found that after one community passed a restrictive policy in 2016, flavored tobacco availability and use dropped the next year.
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Q&A with Dr. Julie Lumeng
This Friday, the 4th annual Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship will take place at the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, Texas. The goal of this lectureship is to provide a place where multi-diciplinary collaboration is welcomed in order to mobilize communities to address chronic disease, especially in younger populations.
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Community Partnerships: Summer Lunch Program at SEHWC
Now that classes are back in session, many parents are breathing a sigh of relief to get back into the predictable routines of school, including the predictability of school lunches.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY for @utsphaustin STUDENTS: COMMUNICATIONS GA. Part-time (20 hrs/week), starting January 2020. If the information in the below photo pertains to you, please send a resume and cover letter to Kate.A.Neal@uth.tmc.edu. pic.twitter.com/aTc7kaHTYo
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17 November
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Congratulations to @UTexasSPH for being ranked among the top #PublicHealth graduate programs in the nation! We are so proud to work with y'all
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The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a #minigrant through the Community Collaborative for Child Health! Applications are available in both English and Spanish, and are due on December 3rd. Apply here: https://bit.ly/33m5Xg9 pic.twitter.com/fyl1PGpeBR
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15 November
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“Those of us in public health must make the science and art of communication as integral a part of our everyday activities as the science of epidemiology and disease control.” – Patrick Remington, author of Communicating Public Health Information Effectively pic.twitter.com/9rFTQqq09V
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15 November
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Policies that restrict flavored tobacco access can reduce teen use in as little as six months, a new study suggests. This drop, however, may not be due to the ban alone, according to Center faculty member, Dr. Melissa Harrell. Read more from @reuters: https://reut.rs/2rzF0HV
Like Policies that restrict flavored tobacco access can reduce teen use in as little as six months, a new study suggests. This drop, however, may not be due to the ban alone, according to Center faculty member, Dr. Melissa Harrell. Read more from @reuters: https://reut.rs/2rzF0HV View on Twitter 14 November -
#HealthyHarlingen was born to combat one of the state’s highest rates of #chronicdisease. Now, community leaders like Center faculty member Dr. Belinda Reininger are showcasing the programs aimed at helping residents live healthier lifestyles. Read more: https://bit.ly/2Q7YSMA
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Need more fiber in your diet? Try this healthy dish http://bit.ly/2NHRpSy
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Eating #fruit when your sweet tooth hits, as opposed to eating added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, offers your body more nutritional benefits according to Center faculty member Shannon Weston MPH, RD. Discover why not all sugar is created equal: https://bit.ly/2JTiyzY pic.twitter.com/0jkKlVZXK1
Like Eating #fruit when your sweet tooth hits, as opposed to eating added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, offers your body more nutritional benefits according to Center faculty member Shannon Weston MPH, RD.
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11 November
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Texas HHS reveals inaugural 'Blueprint for Healthy Texas' https://stateofreform.com/news/states/texas/2019/10/texas-hhs-reveals-inaugural-blueprint-for-healthy-texas/ … via @stateofreform @msdcenter
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Eating produce that is in-season supports your #local farmers, is more flavorful and nutrient dense, and has to travel less far than out-of-season produce. Find out what's in season in your area with this handy guide: https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ pic.twitter.com/PW7nSAxPeh
Like Eating produce that is in-season supports your #local farmers, is more flavorful and nutrient dense, and has to travel less far than out-of-season produce.
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10 November
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Our new study "Factors associated with civilian and police officer injury during 10 years of officer-involved shooting incidents." https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/early/2019/11/08/injuryprev-2019-043467.full … Congrats to lead researcher Ellen Paddock @CityOfMemphis & all co-authors @dr_kkjetelina @DrJennR & Dr. Gabriel @msdcenter
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We are growing our program team - again! Folks with public health, health comm, advertising, and/or project coordination experience should apply! Program Coordinator (1+ yrs experience): http://bit.ly/CHCprogramcoordinator … Program Manager (3+ yrs experience): http://bit.ly/CHCprogrammanager … pic.twitter.com/KzRXrkxedf
Like We are growing our program team - again! Folks with public health, health comm, advertising, and/or project coordination experience should apply!
Program Coordinator (1+ yrs experience):
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8 November
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Thank you @msdcenter for the shout out. We're lacing up our shoes and cheering on 25,000 Texans doing the same today for health. #TexasWalks #ItsTimeTX #walking
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Today's the day! Join the efforts of @ItsTimeTX at 10am to participate in #TEXASWALKS by yourself, with a friend, or with your community. Just 10 minutes a day of walking can lower the risk of developing #diabetes, #cancer, and #heartdisease LEARN MORE: https://texaswalks.itstimetexas.org/ pic.twitter.com/BnqnwtpetM
Like Today's the day! Join the efforts of @ItsTimeTX at 10am to participate in #TEXASWALKS by yourself, with a friend, or with your community. Just 10 minutes a day of walking can lower the risk of developing #diabetes, #cancer, and #heartdisease
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8 November
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#Thanksgiving is right around the corner! No need to scramble to figure out what you're cooking this year-- we've got you covered with these nutritious, veggie-filled recipes from our #NOURISH program. Read more from our blog: https://bit.ly/33kr42v pic.twitter.com/v9QDCR5H0f
Like #Thanksgiving is right around the corner! No need to scramble to figure out what you're cooking this year-- we've got you covered with these nutritious, veggie-filled recipes from our #NOURISH program.
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7 November
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"Don't give & take from the community to get a grant. Do it because it is the right thing to do." @UTexasSPH @msdcenter faculty Shreela Sharma inspiring junior faculty to engage in thoughtful community work at the @UTHealth #uthfacultybootcamp pic.twitter.com/JrK96yjW4a – At UTHealth Cooley Center
Like "Don't give & take from the community to get a grant. Do it because it is the right thing to do." @UTexasSPH @msdcenter faculty Shreela Sharma inspiring junior faculty to engage in thoughtful community work at the @UTHealth #uthfacultybootcamppic.twitter.com/JrK96yjW4a – At UTHealth Cooley Center
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7 November
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Nice talk @msdcenter! Great advice at managing a faculty career at UTH, TMC, and beyond. #uthfacultybootcamp
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Not All Sugar Is Created Equal: https://medium.com/p/not-all-sugar-is-created-equal-a3a0b1979699 …
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The Community Collaborative for Child Health is pleased to announce an opportunity for youth, schools and youth-based organizations to apply for a mini-grant ¡Ahora, la petición está disponible en español! APPLY HERE // APLIQUEN AQUI: https://bit.ly/33m5Xg9 pic.twitter.com/51rnzE5R5t
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6 November
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Our Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Technical Assistance and Support Program made a couple conference appearances this past month at #HRSouthwest and the @ItsTimeTX #HealthierTexasSummit! We are proud of the work you do. Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/33DzNgQ pic.twitter.com/ovlNHzZWs5
Like Our Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Technical Assistance and Support Program made a couple conference appearances this past month at #HRSouthwest and the @ItsTimeTX #HealthierTexasSummit! We are proud of the work you do.
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5 November
