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On Thursday, September 17, 2020, OMH will host a virtual symposium to highlight state, tribal, territorial and community-based efforts to address COVID-19 among racial and ethnic minority populations.
The Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities virtual symposium will feature presentations and strategies developed for public health leaders and community organizations confronting the pandemic. It also aims to support and disseminate promising practices, programs and strategies for combating COVID-19, especially in communities of color.
Stay up to date on the virtual symposium by signing up for OMH email updates and by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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OMH continues to encourage the nation to stay Active & Healthy in and around their homes and communities during these uncertain times. Through simple and creative steps we can continue to advance our mental and emotional wellness while adhering to the social distancing guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, physical activity can help boost your mood, sharpen your focus, reduce your stress, and improve your sleep. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration developed a free handbook to help address eight dimensions of wellness: social, environmental, physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual and financial.
Encourage others to take active and healthy steps towards better health by sharing resources, downloading our graphics, and using the hashtags #ActiveandHealthy and #EmotionalWellness.
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July 20-24 is National Youth Sports Week led by The National Council on Youth Sports. The HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends that kids between the ages of 6 and 17 get at least sixty minutes of physical activity every day. With summer youth sports activities slowly beginning to start back up, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends assessing the following risks of spread before resuming team sports:
- Physical closeness of players, and the length of time that players are close to each other
- Ability to engage in social distancing while not actively engaged in play
- Amount of necessary touching of shared equipment and gear
- Age of the player and their ability to comply with social distancing
- Players at higher risk of developing a serious disease
- Size of the team
- Presence of nonessential visitors, spectators and volunteers
- Travel required outside of the local community
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Viral hepatitis affects millions of people worldwide and World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and share resources to prevent and treat the disease. Take the time to get tested and encourage others to do the same. To find your nearest testing and diagnostic center the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed a Viral Hepatitis Prevention Point of Contact List.
Additionally, the World Hepatitis Alliance hosted a webinar to address what it means to live with viral hepatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic and regularly update their website with information on the virus for people living with viral hepatitis.
To learn more or to download campaign materials and resources, visit the World Hepatitis Day website.
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Epidemics and natural disasters pose a challenge to the mental health status of vulnerable populations. To find publications in support of both consumers and health professionals, search the online catalog.
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