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Did you know that helmets can reduce risk of severe brain injuries by 85%? Your child’s helmet should fit properly and be: Well maintained... Age appropriate Worn consistently and correctly Appropriately certified for use Visit for more safety tips from the CDC. #HEADSUP #HelmetSafety

Have you heard of physical literacy? Physical literacy is the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. Improve your physical literacy by finding activities that you enjoy. Try an online yoga video or participate in a virtual Walk The Talk with Live Healthy Gwinnett. Learn more about physical literacy from International Physical Literacy Association: https://www.physical-literacy.org.uk/blog/... #PhysicalLiteracy #BeActive

Bananas are a perfect on-the-go snack because they come in their own packaging at an economical price. Bananas scientific name actually means fruit of the wise men. You probably already know that bananas are high in potassium, but they are also excellent sources of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps your body produce red blood cells and maintains a healthy nervous system. Are you bananas for bananas? ... #HealthySnackIdeas #EatHealthy See more

Join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life for the inaugural Hope and Will Hike on November 21, benefiting the NICU at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! Registration is free; however participants must fundraise to be a part of the socially distant celebration morning and to receive incentive items. Find out more information by visiting: https://bit.ly/31j4xnG... #HopeAndWillHike #CHOA

Live Healthy Gwinnett is now accepting Spring 2021 internship applications! Selected candidates will experience first-hand the roles that Live Healthy Gwinnett plays within County Government, the community, and partner initiatives. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3l1D2q8 ... #Internship #ApplyNow

Words matter. Gwinnett County is a dynamic community made up of diverse cultures, languages, and literacy levels. When providing health-related information it essential to provide materials at appropriate literacy levels and in multiple languages. - - Before sharing important health-related information or documents, have various people check it for readability and understanding. For more health literacy information and training visit CDC: https://bit.ly/2H5wUiw... #NHEW2020

Join us today in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lights on Afterschool. This nationwide event by Afterschool Alliance celebrates afterschool programs and the important role they play in the lives of children, families, and communities. - - Our mobile recreation program, Be Active Gwinnett, visits youth across Gwinnett to provide opportunities for safe play and development. Learn more about Lights on Afterschool here: https://bit.ly/3kmUNQB #LightsOnAfterschool #BeActive... #BeActive

What does it mean to have good mental health? Good mental health is not necessarily absence of mental illness. World Health Organization (WHO) defines good mental health as the ability to : - Cope with the normal stresses of life... - Work productively - Realize your potential - Contribute to the community Visit Mental Health America for simple ways to boost your mental health. #NHEW2020

Have you heard of the school-supply gap? Data from 2019 showed that parents can expect to pay $1,017 for elementary school supplies, extracurricular fees and technology. Our Be Active Gwinnett team stepped in to help fill the school-supply gap by delivering 305 school supply packages donated by The Empty Stocking Fund (Atlanta, GA) to The Path Project and Rainbow Village. Additional thanks to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life for donating water bottles to be inclu...ded in the bags! #BeActive #SocialDistanceActivity #KeepKidsLearning

It’s important to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, including COVID-19. Health Education Specialists play a vital role in creating plans and executing steps to help community members stay safe during emergencies or disasters. Head over to Society for Public Health Education for today’s resources on - Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready? Want to learn more about emergency preparedness? Visit: https://emergency.cdc.gov... #NHEW2020

The time to give blood is now! - -Donate blood at our upcoming blood drive at Bethesda Senior Center on October 28-29 from Noon-5:00pm. To maintain social distancing standards, appointments are strongly encouraged, Use sponsor code ‘GCPR’ to schedule an appointment online at RedCrossBlood.org, download the ARC Blood Donor App or by calling 1.800.733.2767. #RedCross #BloodDrive #Good2Give

This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Health Education Week. - - Today’s focus is on health equity and racism elimination. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation defines healthy equity as everyone having a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Health equity and racism are complex issues within our society. To begin to improve them, we must talk about them. - - Take part in public meetings and community forums to advocate for inequities. Meet with community leaders to advocate change in your community. We all have a part in improving health equity and eliminating racism. #NHEW2020

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), vitamin D exposure can increase your calcium levels, which benefits your skeletal and immune systems. -- Reserve your plot today at the Graves Park Community Garden: https://bit.ly/3gqZ4Qi Don’t forget SPF! #HarvestGwinnett #EatHealthy #HereWeGrow

It’s Global Handwashing Day! Handwashing with soap, for 20 seconds, is an easy, effective, and affordable way of preventing illness and saving lives. It only takes 20 seconds to kill 99.9% of germs. Let’s achieve Hand Hygiene for All!... Visit the Global Handwashing Partnership at https://bit.ly/2ZBMWXs for more information. #HandHygieneForAll #GlobalHandwashingDay

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