Going to the eye doctor is part of taking care of your overall health. Children's eyes should be checked between ages 3 and 5 years. People with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam every year. Adults 40 and over should be checked for glaucoma every 2 years. Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong.
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In the market for some new shades? Make sure you check the label & look for that 100% UVA and UVB protection. Darker lenses don't necessarily mean full protection.
Glasses can protect your eyes from short-term damage and long-term disease.
More: https://bit.ly/3XRl0gT
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Staying indoors for AC may mean increased time staring at screens.
To prevent straining your eyes, try the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, shift your eyes to look at an object at least 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2KAfQwx
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Teen Wellness Center hormone info
May is National #TeenPregnancyPrevention Month. You or your teen may have seen confusing info online about hormones and birth control. To help teens make safe, personal decisions, #TeenWellnessCenter always make sure teens get the facts.
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/teenwellnesscenter
May is #strokeawarenessmonth While you may have heard how to recognize signs of stroke in others, it’s also important to know when you may be showing signs of stroke.
Check out some tips from stroke survivor Nechelle and then learn more at www.stroke.org.
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Teen Wellness Center IUD Pain Myth Busting
The #TeenWellnessCenter, open to all teens ages 12-19 in #AlexandriaVA works with teens to make #IUD insertion experience as comfortable as possible. If you or your teen are interested in an IUD or in other birth control, book an appt at the #TWC.
Www.alexandriava.gov/teenwellnesscenter
Cleaning can help prevent asthma and COPD flare-ups at home. But sometimes cleaning products themselves can make it hard to breathe.
Check out this Drain Cleaner recipe with household ingredients that are less like to trigger coughs. Tell us what cough-free cleaning recipe you want to see next in the comments! #alxbreathes #cleaning
Have an appointment at AHD? You can get to the Del Pepper Community Resource Center by bus!
Check out the video below to see how you can find your way to our front door from the nearby Mark Center Transit Center bus station!
More info on getting to the Del Pepper Community Resource Center: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Info/del-pepper-community-resource-center
Colorectal Cancer Awareness - When to get a Colonoscopy?
If you're over 45, it's time to start getting screened for colorectal cancer.
Check out this guidance from Dr. David Rose of Alexandria Health Department for those wondering about...or putting off their colonoscopy.
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Breastfeeding and Guinness
Happy #StPatricksDay! Have you heard that Guinness can boost your breastfeeding?
Check out this video from AHD's WIC Nutritionists to learn facts about Guinness, breastfeeding, and how to boost your milk production.
According to @CDCgov, nearly 1 in 4 people with #HIV are women, but many women who could benefit from PrEP aren't prescribed PrEP.
As Dr. Flash shares below, PrEP can be a game changer for women taking control of their sexual health.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ZXiDu8
What is Colorectal Cancer with Dr. David Rose
Let's Talk Colorectal Cancer! Alexandria Health Department Director Dr. David Rose is breaking down what colorectal cancer is...and isn't.
Watch to learn more and talk to your doc about colorectal cancer screenings this #ColorectalCancerMonth.
PrEP for Women Educational Video
It's National Women & Girls HIV Awareness Day. Did you know that PrEP isn't just for guys? Women can also get on PrEP to protect themselves and their peace of mind.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49BTver
MPox (aka monkeypox) may be off your radar, but the virus is still in Virginia.
But, a vaccine can protect you from the virus & painful symptoms. If you got one mpox shot, make sure you get your 2nd dose.
Check out this video from Greater Than HIV for more info on Dose #2 and get your mpox shot at AHD: https://alexandriava.gov/mpox
Planning on hitting our #VitalRecords office soon? Check out this vid for what you need to make your visit go from 😓 to 😁.
More info:https://bit.ly/3V0CAxD
Happy Leap Day! Just like Leap Years, the CDC suggests that most healthy adults should get their cholesterol checked every 4 years. Some people should get theirs checked more often. Talk to your doctor to make sure you're getting screened regularly to prevent heart attacks or strokes.
Strutting down Mount Vernon Trail like....
Groove and move, and your heart and will thank you! Walking on Alexandria's trails is a great way to stay #hearthealthy, and get that main character energy.
Check out Alexandria's walking trails here: https://bit.ly/4bPyONA
VIsit us at AHD
Hi FB! We're excited to kick things off right at our front door. Have you visited the Alexandria Health Department at 4850 Mark Center Drive?
Follow us here and tag 3 friends you think should be in the loop on the AHD!
