Loudoun County Health Department

“Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man To Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime”

The same can be said about health and well-being! It is always more impactful, meaningful, and personal when we teach others how to thrive in their day-to-day lives.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. ? In 2023, as many as 6.7 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Keep your body and brain healthy. Learn more about the facts and figures of Alzheimer’s disease: https://bit.ly/4e4A4Oa

Junio es el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Alzheimer y el Cerebro. ¿Sabías que en 2023, hasta 6,7 millones de estadounidenses vivían con la enfermedad de Alzheimer?
Mantenga su cuerpo y cerebro sanos. Obtenga más información sobre los hechos y cifras de la enfermedad de Alzheimer: https://bit.ly/4e4A4Oa

Today is World No To***co Day. ?
- To***co kills up to half of its users who don’t quit (1-3).
- To***co kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke.

Learn more about this movement https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Find information and resources for managing asthma here: https://bit.ly/4aXZOd4

Tick Check! If you have been outside, check your whole body for ticks. Take them off them carefully and talk to your doctor if you develop a rash or fever.

Learn more about the best way to remove a tick at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

Planning to barbecue for ? Prevent fires and foodborne illness by following these tips for grill safety and meal prepping: https://ow.ly/6Qqr50RK2UH

DYK? Almost 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. Physical activity can be a game-changer, easing joint pain and stiffness.

Learn more cdc.gov/arthritis

Noise is now being acknowledged as an important public health issue and a top environmental risk faced by the world today. Protect your hearing! Loud noise can cause hearing loss, but you can take steps to protect your ears.

Learn how at https://bit.ly/3xXyL2M

May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day! Should you get tested for viral hepatitis? Learn the ABCs of viral hepatitis to find out if you should get tested. https://bit.ly/3JFEtsM

May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Parents have a strong impact on whether a teenager makes healthy decisions for himself or herself.

According to the CDC, teens who talk with their parents about s*x, relationships, birth control and pregnancy:

- Begin to have s*x at later age.
- Use condoms and birth control more often if they do have s*x.
- Have better communication with romantic partners.
- Have s*x less often.

Learn more from the CDC at https://bit.ly/49YiPdP

May is
Understand your personal risk for high blood pressure. While some risk factors—like unhealthy lifestyle habits—can be changed, other risk factors cannot—like age, family history and genetics, race and ethnicity, and s*x.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3y05MLN

Today kicks off National Women’s Health Week! Women face unique health challenges but are often overlooked. Let’s empower every woman to be their self-advocate for better health. womenshealth.gov/nwhw

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Do you know the signs and symptoms of stroke? F.A.S.T. is an easy acronym to help you remember them—and perhaps save a life. Learn more https://bit.ly/3LdeIQV

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 6-10! Check out the website and follow for info and resources on how and its partners are working together for clean air: https://epa.gov/aqaw

Happy National Nurses Day to the incredible nurses of the Health Department! Your dedication, compassion, and expertise are essential to keeping our community healthy. Thank you for all that you do!

Learn more about the various Patient Care Services that are possible thanks to their dedication: https://www.loudoun.gov/1278/Patient-Care-Services

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day. Why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene so important? Because it helps stop the spread of harmful germs!

Learn More - https://bit.ly/4a64fkQ

? Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US. Yet, it’s highly preventable. Early detection and prevention are key in the fight against skin cancer. Follow these tips and protect yourself!

Learn more https://bit.ly/3xXplEr

May is , a time to spread knowledge about this tick-borne illness.

Here are some key facts to know:
• Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. ️
• Early symptoms can include a bull's-eye rash, fever, and fatigue.
• Left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to serious health problems.

Learn more about how : loudoun.gov/lyme

No matter what you're going through, help is available if you or someone you love is struggling with mental health.

Call or text the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988. These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

https://988va.org/

April is Highway Safety Month?
Every trip, every time – buckle up! Let's make road safety a priority this month and every month.

As Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of our incredible Medical Reserve Corps volunteers.

Throughout this week, we've had the privilege of sharing your inspiring stories and the moments of your incredible service. Your stories remind us of the profound impact of volunteerism.

As we move forward, let's continue to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and the power of coming together to make a positive change in the world!

Want to join? https://www.loudoun.gov/mrc

Meet Barabara,
Barbara says her favorite memory volunteering for the MRC was “having a gentleman tell me that if we didn't come to him with a special clinic, that he likely never would have gotten the vaccine. He was a farmer in Western Loudoun and didn't want to have to make time to travel to the Dulles Town Center.”

Barbara, we thank you for your dedication and endless supply of encouragement!

Want to join? https://www.loudoun.gov/mrc

Shoutout to Virginia,
Virginia shared with us one of the biggest takeaways from being an MRC. She said:

“Teamwork— how a large group can work well together for the good of the community. Having been trained by a different County while I was their employee, it was good to put it all together.”

Thank you, Virginia, for your passion, and endless encouragement!

Want to join? https://www.loudoun.gov/mrc

Let’s hear it for Harry Lloyd,
Harry says that since becoming an MRC volunteer he learned about the variety of health care provider services that are available in the Loudoun County Medical Reserve Corps.

Thank you, Harry, for your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to positive change!

Want to join? https://www.loudoun.gov/mrc

Vaccines bring us closer to a world where no one suffers or dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. Learn more https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-immunization-week/2024

Introducing Robert,
When we asked Robert about how being a volunteer for the MRC has impacted his life he responded:

“Being a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer has improved my life by helping me think in broader terms about how we can serve our community in more different ways during emergencies. It's also made me more connected to a diverse community of the populations we strive to serve.”

Fun fact, Robert is part of our MRC Advisory Group in addition to being one of our many REVIVE, Until Help Arrives, and CPR instructors! Thank you, Robert, for leading by example and enriching our mission every day!

Want to join? https://www.loudoun.gov/mrc

Help protect your little one. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.

Learn more https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/index.html