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Every child deserves a safe environment where they can grow up healthy. Take steps to prevent lead exposure and protect children from lead’s harmful effects. Learn more: bit.ly/3PVphdz.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Get your child tested.

ALT National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Get your child tested.

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Women aged 40 to 74 years should get a breast cancer screening every 1 to 2 years. Early detection saves lives. Talk to your health care provider about when and how to get screened.
Did you know? Women aged 40 to 74 years should get a breast cancer screening every 1 to 2 years. Early detection saves lives.

ALT Did you know? Women aged 40 to 74 years should get a breast cancer screening every 1 to 2 years. Early detection saves lives.

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Maryland’s free Lead Home Visiting Program is available in 10 counties for Medicaid-eligible families. Community health workers provide education, guidance, referrals, and supplies to help protect against lead exposure. Learn more: bit.ly/48OJaOz.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Get the facts.

ALT National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Get the facts.

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Planning international travel soon? Keep mosquitoes out of your itinerary. Protect your family from bites with an EPA-registered repellent while away, and continue prevention for three weeks after you return. Find additional guidance: bit.ly/3KypdSp.
Traveling abroad? Leave mosquitoes behind. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent. Stay in places with AC or with window and door screens. Use a bed net and cover strollers and carriers with mosquito netting. Continue mosquito bite prevention for three weeks after traveling abroad.

ALT Traveling abroad? Leave mosquitoes behind. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent. Stay in places with AC or with window and door screens. Use a bed net and cover strollers and carriers with mosquito netting. Continue mosquito bite prevention for three weeks after traveling abroad.

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Every child deserves a safe environment where they can grow up healthy. Take steps to prevent lead exposure and protect children from lead’s harmful effects. Learn more: bit.ly/3PVphdz.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Get the facts. Get your child tested. Get your home tested.

ALT National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Get the facts. Get your child tested. Get your home tested.

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Maryland Cancer Programs are located statewide to provide eligible residents with no-cost cancer screening and treatment information. To learn more about eligibility and to find a Cancer Program near you, visit bit.ly/4mfzjUZ.
Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. Eligible Maryland residents can access the following services: no-cost cancer screenings, diagnostics, linkage to treatment.

ALT Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. Eligible Maryland residents can access the following services: no-cost cancer screenings, diagnostics, linkage to treatment.

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Halloween is coming! When choosing a costume, pick one that won't create safety hazards. Fasten reflective tape to the costume or use glow sticks if you’re going out after dark. Follow these tips and learn more: bit.ly/46ZLtfN. 🎃
Halloween Safety Tips. Wear costumes that say “flame resistant” on the label. Don’t wear colored contact lenses that change how your eyes look due to the risk of eye injury. Make sure costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.

ALT Halloween Safety Tips. Wear costumes that say “flame resistant” on the label. Don’t wear colored contact lenses that change how your eyes look due to the risk of eye injury. Make sure costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.

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As the weather cools down, remember to roll up your sleeves for an annual flu shot. Influenza can cause severe complications like pneumonia, particularly among older adults and people managing chronic medical conditions. Learn how to protect your health: health.maryland.gov/flu.
Keep your family healthy this fall. Wash hands often. Stay home when sick. Cover coughs and sneezes. Get vaccinated.

ALT Keep your family healthy this fall. Wash hands often. Stay home when sick. Cover coughs and sneezes. Get vaccinated.

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Don't wait for a problem; schedule your dental check-up today. If you have a red-and-white Medicaid card, you have dental coverage through the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program. Find a dentist near you: member.mdhealthysmiles.com. #MarylandMedicaid
Healthy Smiles Dental Program. Covered Benefits & Services Include: Regular checkups, teeth cleaning, x-rays, root canals, fluoride treatments, fillings, crowns, pulling teeth and anesthesia.

ALT Healthy Smiles Dental Program. Covered Benefits & Services Include: Regular checkups, teeth cleaning, x-rays, root canals, fluoride treatments, fillings, crowns, pulling teeth and anesthesia.

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Routine screening can find most breast cancers in the early stages, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Talk to your health care provider about your breast cancer risk and breast cancer screening.
Routine screening can find most breast cancers in the early stages. Talk to your doctor about screenings. Early detection saves lives.

ALT Routine screening can find most breast cancers in the early stages. Talk to your doctor about screenings. Early detection saves lives.

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Next week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. In partnership with @mdhousing, @bmore_healthy, @MDHealthDept, and GHHI, we are holding several events next week that you are invited to attend. Registration links are below.
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Mosquitos can be more than annoying; they can also cause illness. The best way to prevent illnesses is to prevent bites. Follow these tips to protect yourself, your family and your home. Learn more: bit.ly/3VU0IVf.
Fight the bite. Follow these steps to avoid illness from mosquito and tick bites. Dump standing water. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Apply EPA-registered insect repellent. Close windows or use screens.

ALT Fight the bite. Follow these steps to avoid illness from mosquito and tick bites. Dump standing water. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Apply EPA-registered insect repellent. Close windows or use screens.

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National Health Education Week celebrates health education specialists and their impact on our communities. The Maryland Department of Health recognizes these dedicated professionals for their hard work and commitment to a healthier Maryland.
National Health Education Week is October 19 to October 23.

ALT National Health Education Week is October 19 to October 23.

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Unsafe environments, such as household smoking or bed sharing, raise the risk of sleep-related infant death. You can protect your baby and lower these risks by following these vital safe sleep guidelines: bit.ly/4rYwdJQ.
Safe Sleep Saves Lives. Reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death by creating safe sleep environments. Babies should sleep alone, on their back, in a crib. Don’t smoke and keep the environment cool.

ALT Safe Sleep Saves Lives. Reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death by creating safe sleep environments. Babies should sleep alone, on their back, in a crib. Don’t smoke and keep the environment cool.

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About 30% of teens have reported experiencing cyberbullying, according to @onlinebullying. If you or someone you know is a victim of cyberbullying or online harassment, don’t keep it a secret. Speak to a trusted adult for support. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/healthys…
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Did you know? Maryland’s 2026-2027 childhood immunization schedule helps protect your children against 14 preventable diseases. Talk to your healthcare provider or learn more online: health.maryland.gov/recommen….
Childhood Vaccines: Protecting Children Every Day. Vaccination against 14 diseases has helped reduce infant deaths by 40 percent globally over the past 50 years. (Source: World Health Organization) Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Measles, Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, Rubella, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, Whooping Cough, Flu, Diphtheria, HiB.

ALT Childhood Vaccines: Protecting Children Every Day. Vaccination against 14 diseases has helped reduce infant deaths by 40 percent globally over the past 50 years. (Source: World Health Organization) Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Measles, Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, Rubella, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, Whooping Cough, Flu, Diphtheria, HiB.

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Are you on Medicaid in Maryland and facing homelessness or at risk of losing your home? The ACIS program may help you with housing support and case management services so you can live safely and independently. See if you qualify and get connected today: health.maryland.gov/ACIS.
Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) Program supports eligible Medicaid participants experiencing or at risk of homelessness through housing-related case management services and supports. Learn about services and eligibility at health.maryland.gov/ACIS.

ALT Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) Program supports eligible Medicaid participants experiencing or at risk of homelessness through housing-related case management services and supports. Learn about services and eligibility at health.maryland.gov/ACIS.

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Are any of your team members enrolled in Medicaid? Your employees may have to complete new federal work requirements to keep their Medicaid coverage. Find out how you can help them: bit.ly/4hnah7v.
Federal eligibility changes are coming to Medicaid. Medicaid Check-In 2027.

ALT Federal eligibility changes are coming to Medicaid. Medicaid Check-In 2027.

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Dispose of unneeded prescription medications safely, discreetly, and completely free of charge this #TakeBackDay. Communities nationwide can participate with no questions asked on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locate a nearby disposal site: DEATakeBack.com.
DEA National Rx TakeBack. Saturday, October 24, 10 am to 2 pm. DEATakeBack.com.

ALT DEA National Rx TakeBack. Saturday, October 24, 10 am to 2 pm. DEATakeBack.com.

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RELEASE: Maryland agencies & partners gathered for the 3rd H.R. 1 roundtable to discuss keeping residents connected to health coverage & food assistance. Discussion focused on coordinated outreach and resources to navigate federal changes. Learn more: bit.ly/4ik6nN0.
A group of people sit around a conference table engaged in discussion. The room is decorated with pumpkins and seasonal decor. Documents, water bottles, and nameplates are on the table. One person gestures as they speak, while others listen attentively.

ALT A group of people sit around a conference table engaged in discussion. The room is decorated with pumpkins and seasonal decor. Documents, water bottles, and nameplates are on the table. One person gestures as they speak, while others listen attentively.

A group of people seated around a large conference table engaged in a meeting. The room is modern, with a flat-screen TV on one wall. Papers and drinks are on the table.

ALT A group of people seated around a large conference table engaged in a meeting. The room is modern, with a flat-screen TV on one wall. Papers and drinks are on the table.

A group of six people standing together and smiling, dressed in professional attire. The background is plain, and a blue table with an indistinct sign is partially visible.

ALT A group of six people standing together and smiling, dressed in professional attire. The background is plain, and a blue table with an indistinct sign is partially visible.

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