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Yesterday marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the United States, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men. This month is dedicated for raising awareness about breast cancer symptoms and prevention.
Risk factors for breast cancer are due to a combination of factors. There are risk factors like age and family history that you cannot change.
However, there are healthy choices you can make to help lower your risk of breast cancer:
- Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly.
- Choose not to drink alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation.
- If you are taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, ask your doctor about the risks.
- Breastfeed your children, if possible.
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Every Woman's Life
Every Woman's Life (EWL) is a public health program that can provide those in need with access to free breast and cervical screenings.
To be eligible, women must be a Virginia resident between the ages of 18-64, meet federal income guidelines and be uninsured.
Please reach out to our local Health District office for more information:
(703) 792-6300.
If you need help finding another EWL's screening site call:
1-866-EWL-4YOU (1-866-395-4968)
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What is Breast Screening?
Screening is a way to check a woman's breasts for cancer before there are symptoms or signs of disease. This is commonly done by taking an x-ray picture of the breast known as a mammogram. Finding cancer early can improve the chances that it can be treated successfully.
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Yes, We Have a New Look!
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Health District communicated timely information twice a week through information updates. We have now moved into a newsletter format.
Urgent updates will still be communicated, in addition to discussing trending Public Health topics, news, and observances.
PWHD newsletters will be sent every other Monday, though exceptions may be made for timely updates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure our emails don't land in your spam/junk folder and add us to your safe senders list. Newsletters will be sent from Prince William Health District <vdh@public.govdelivery.com>
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Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 1-7
Did you know mental illnesses are one of the most common health conditions in the U.S. 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental health condition in a given year. 1 in 20 Americans have lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression (SAMHSA, 2020).
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Looking For Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health?
- Talk to someone you trust.
- Look after your physical health.
- For example, take a daily walk or ride your bicycle, if you can.
- Do activities you enjoy such as reading, cooking, or spending time with loved ones.
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Get Your FREE At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now!
This fall, every household is again able to get 4 at-home COVID-19 tests for free.
Order your tests now and get them delivered directly to your home.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests?
Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
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Get Vaccinated This Fall!
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Severe Illness.
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2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated vaccine if it has been at least 2 months since their most recent vaccine. It targets the most common circulating variants for this fall/winter season.
Flu Vaccine: Everyone 6 months and older, with rare exception, should get the flu vaccine every year. The CDC recommends getting your flu vaccine by the end of October.
The flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same time, if eligible and timing coincides. Available at pharmacies, healthcare provider(s) or your local health department.
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Join Our Team!
Currently Open Positions:
- Nurse Pracitioner
- Public Health Nurse
- IT Specialist
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Come See Us at These Events!
Saturday, October 7th: Seals on Wheels at the Manassas Park City Library
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