Delaware Thrives

🏫 provide Delaware students with various services, like establishing links with primary health care providers, promoting healthy behaviors, encouraging parents’ involvement in the health of their adolescents, and more. https://bit.ly/45zkN3u

A big thank-you for your support with the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Needs Assessment! Your partnership is invaluable. Swipe through to learn about the work being done, and visit https://bit.ly/3yM5icJ for the data sheets, updated Needs Assessment info, survey analysis, and more!

To ensure Delaware is a place for EVERYONE to thrive, let's break down barriers like s*x, race, income, and where you live and work. How can you get involved? Learn about it, spread the word, take a stand, and get involved. https://bit.ly/2P1L2tq

The Perinatal Mental Health session during the revealed that Latina mothers have the highest rate of perinatal depression in the U.S. This National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about action we can take, such as bridging language differences and removing barriers. https://bit.ly/4czK0gQ

Ensure a healthy smile with the Delaware Smile Check Program, which offers a free dental screening, dental necessities, fluoride varnish, and more. https://bit.ly/3MH7Yvc 🦷🪥

Calling all parents and parents-to-be! 📞 Help Me Grow 2-1-1 is a one-stop-shop. Through Help Me Grow at Delaware 211 find formula, diapers, housing, and more. Learn about the services and resources offered by visiting https://bit.ly/47nkDwn, texting your ZIP code to 898211, or calling 2-1-1 for free.

ENABLE. EMPOWER. ENRICH. Receive support and resources through Family SHADE, whose goal is to improve the quality of life for children with special health care needs and their families. https://bit.ly/46JOS0s

Stay connected with your little one by counting their kicks, especially at and after 24 weeks. Not only is it an essential part of your , it's a great way to form a bond. Ensure you feel movement at least 10 times in two hours. Learn about Kicks Count at https://bit.ly/3E4L25t.

This , we're raising awareness about the importance of prioritizing your overall health. SBHCs in Delaware focus on developing healthy behaviors, early detection of chronic conditions, ongoing comprehensive health care, and more. https://bit.ly/45zkN3u

Learn about the importance of the Title V Five-Year Needs Assessment that pertains to ’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) initiatives. Stay tuned for updates. https://bit.ly/44ylb0D

Exciting news! Leah Jones Woodall, Section Chief of Family Health Systems at the Delaware Division of Public Health - DPH, has been appointed to Region III Director (three-year term) of the AMCHP board of directors. Join us in congratulating Leah on her new role — and learn more at https://bit.ly/3Rv4ijC.

Today, it's all about the dads, dads-to-be, and father figures! Thanks for all that you do.

Happy Father's Day to all the Delaware dads out there!

Fathers shape their children's health in significant ways: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/06/15/hey-dads-you-play-a-big-and-important-role-in-your-kids-health

From eating healthy to exercising to managing stress and limiting alcohol, this , make your overall a priority so that you can thrive! https://bit.ly/45tpP1s

Encourage your child to stay active and promote healthy eating this summer and throughout the year with these programs. Thanks for sharing, Healthy in a SNAP DE. https://bit.ly/3WmSV0o

Your journey to good health starts today with tailored programs! Get Healthy in a SNAP with these family, physical activity, nutrition and community programs! https://bit.ly/3WmSV0o

Did you know where we live can impact our access to healthy foods? We must address social determinants of health and work together to eliminate health disparities so that EVERYONE can be healthy and reduce their chances of obesity, diabetes, and more. https://bit.ly/3QVbCoc

The more we understand , the more we can do in Delaware! From where we live to understanding health inequalities, it's important to know the root causes and take action today. https://bit.ly/4dftHa4

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders commonly known as Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition that can affect ANY woman, but support is available. Listen to the stories of these five women with different backgrounds who made the decision to get help. Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA for support. https://bit.ly/49RRsly

This National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, learn ways to prevent an unplanned pregnancy and STIs/STDs, including abstinence and just saying no until you're ready to have s*x. Visit My Life. My Plan: Teen to learn about your reproductive health. https://bit.ly/4bSsvrW

Expecting or planning to get pregnant? This , prioritize your health to lower your risk of and control your blood pressure. Learn about risk factors and what you can do to reduce your risk at https://bit.ly/3wrVM88.

Encourage your child to move more this National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by helping them pick activities they enjoy, like a beach ball catch, freeze dance, outdoor obstacle course, etc. Aim for them to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. https://bit.ly/3Uysp2T

There may be days you feel defeated from life's stresses, but you are NEVER alone. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about support from NAMI Delaware. https://www.nami.org/support-education/

For anyone going through a tough time right now: You're not alone. You have survived everything to get to now, and you'll survive this too.

This National Adolescent Health Month, learn about the many services offer in Delaware schools! They provide early detection of chronic conditions, preventive care, counseling and/or referral for emotional stress and psychosocial problems, and more. https://bit.ly/45zkN3u

This National Women's Health Week, we're reflecting on key takeaways from the about continuity of care and empowering women to advocate for themselves. https://bit.ly/3JDI3U0

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Today, we're celebrating ALL mothers, maternal figures, and those yearning to be a mom. Wishing you a day filled with love.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Delaware moms! Thank you for everything you do.

Each year, starting on Mother’s Day, the HHS Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), emphasizing the importance of women focusing on their whole health, including physical, psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Learn how your organization can become a Women's Health Champion at https://www.womenshealth.gov/about-us/work-us/champion.