988 Lifeline
| Raise awareness about 988 as a support resource for people with substance use disorder.
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Advance Directives
| Encourage Marylanders to complete their advance directives and name someone to communicate for them if they are sick or injured.
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Back-to-School Vaccines and Immunization Awareness Month
| Remind parents that protecting children with recommended vaccines will prepare them for back-to-school requirements. Provides messaging designed for parents as well as school, and faith-based partners.
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Bird Flu Education
| Educate residents about bird flu prevention.
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Blood Pressure Education
| Encourage Marylanders to take control of their blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart disease, kidney disease, dementia, and stroke.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
| Encourage Marylanders to get routine breast cancer screenings and talk to their doctor about their risk.
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Dementia Awareness
| Inspire Marylanders to make healthy choices for brain health and recognize the signs of dementia and take appropriate action.
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Diabetes Self Management Education and Support (DSMES)
| Raise awareness of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program (DSMES) program and inspire Marylanders with type 2 diabetes to learn about diabetes and diabetes management, and locate a DSMES class near them.
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Food Safety
| Raise awareness about safe food handling practices and help Marylanders recognize the signs of foodborne illness.
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Healthy Brain
| Educate Marylanders on brain health and raise awareness about dementia resources.
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Heat and Air Quality Safety
| Educate communities on heat alerts, air quality alerts, general heat safety tips, heat safety when working outdoors, and hot car death prevention.
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Hurricane Preparedness
| Raise awareness about the warning signs of severe weather and encourage Marylanders to prepare their families in advance.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
| Raise awareness about the risk of lead poisoning and reduce childhood lead exposure.
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Measles Recognition and Prevention
| Educate Marylanders about the symptoms of measles and encourage them to get vaccinated.
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
| Provide mental health resources for Marylanders of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities.
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Mosquito Bite Prevention
| Educate Marylanders on how to prevent mosquito bites.
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Mpox Education and Prevention
| Encourage individuals to consider adding the mpox vaccine to their plans. The general population's transmission risk remains low, but community spread is still possible.
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Naloxone
| Educate Marylanders on how to use naloxone and why they should carry it.
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National Infant Immunization Awareness Month
| Educate Marylanders about childhood vaccines.
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Preparedness Month
| Encourage Marylanders to learn about and follow preparedness guidance issued by the Office of Preparedness and Response.
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Rabies Prevention
| Encourage Marylanders to take steps to protect themselves, their families, their pets and their communities.
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Respiratory Illnesses
| Encourage Marylanders to receive their annual flu vaccine and inquire about ways to protect against RSV as the respiratory illness season begins. |
Sexual Health Awareness Month
| Provide individuals, communities, and organizations with the tools needed to promote more effective sexual health practices.
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Severe Weather Preparedness
| Raise awareness about the warning signs of severe weather.
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Social Media and Youth Mental Health Awareness
| Raise awareness about mental health risks associated with social media use and educate Marylanders on how to use social media responsibly.
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Stigma of Addiction
| Raise awareness about the stigma of addiction and how it may act as a barrier preventing individuals from recovery and treatment.
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Suicide Prevention Month
| Raise awareness, challenge stima and strengthen Maryland's integrated approach to suicide prevention.
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Stress and Depression Awareness
| Offer actionable tips for navigating depression and managing stress, educate Marylanders about caring for themselves and their loved ones, and know how and where to ask for help.
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Summer Vaccines
| Remind parents that protecting children with recommended vaccines will prepare them for summer camp and back-to-school requirements.
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Tickborne Disease Awareness
| Educate Marylanders about avoiding ticks and acting quickly if they find one on themselves, a family member, or a pet.
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UV Safety
| Encourage children and adults to protect their skin and eyes from harmful UV rays to prevent skin cancer and melanoma.
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Water Safety
| Educate Marylanders on the steps to stay safe at the beach or pool.
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