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http://hhs.texas.gov 06-04-2015 19:40:50
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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.💙💛
This month we celebrate the many talents of people with #DownSyndrome and their accomplishments.
Let’s empower each other to learn more about Down syndrome and ways we can help each other thrive: bit.ly/2xua6y1
Announcement: Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October 2022
Over $3 million in SNAP benefits is expected to help 1.6 million Texas households. Read full announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott here: bit.ly/3C45uSy
The Office of Disability Prevention for Children (ODPC) works highlight the importance of prevention and early intervention initiatives in the lives of Texas children and families. #NationalChildHealthDay
Learn more here: bit.ly/3B5vKN0
Oct. 3-7 is #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek !
HHSC encourages service providers serving older Texans to learn about malnutrition in the aging population and resources available.
Visit the link to learn more: bit.ly/3E1BjxW
HHS is joining the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired TSBVI Outreach, the Texas Workforce Commission and others on Oct. 12 to celebrate #WhiteCaneDay !
Learn more here: bit.ly/3DWNrAd
Over 3k babies in the U.S. die yearly from Sudden Infant Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). #SIDSAwarenessMonth
You can help create a safe sleep area for your baby by following these tips: bit.ly/3E2o6VE
Meet HHSC Program Specialist Alex Stivers! He works with the Chronic Kidney Disease Taskforce to create resources that help Texans with kidney disease.
Thank you for your service Alex! #TeamTexasHHS
Learn more about the Kidney Health Care Program here: bit.ly/3xYs39K
SAVE THE DATE: Ombuds Day is on Oct. 13!
If an HHSC ombudsman has helped you, post a quick thank-you note on social media and use these hashtags: #ThankYouTXHHSOmbuds #OmbudsDay2022
You can also send a thank you here: bit.ly/3r70o2T
“The white cane is an essential tool to help people navigate and travel independently and most importantly, safely.”
-Keisha Rowe, Associate Commissioner of Health and Independence
Learn more about events in Texas celebrating #WhiteCaneDay on Oct. 15: bit.ly/3DWNrAd
Do you know of a person, program or effort in your community serving older adults?
Nominate them for a #TeamTexasHHS Innovators in Aging award! Nominations are open until Nov. 15, 2022.
Learn more and submit a nomination here: bit.ly/3SwFfKY
Join us this Friday for part 5 of our #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth Speaker Series!
OU Health Science Center's Shelby Rowe will present on “Suicide Prevention in Indigenous People.” #mentalhealthmatters #Together4MH
Register here: bit.ly/3cZWkxO
HHSC will have a booth at the Huston-Tillotson career fair today!
Students are welcome to stop by in the Branch Gymnasium and talk to some of our CFO staff about available financial jobs.
Search jobs here: bit.ly/3E27DRc
#TeamTexasHHS