Movement is good for your heart, lungs, and muscles. Try this #movement tip, or find another one at bewellwa.org. #BeWellWA @wadepthealth

Rain or shine, we always enjoys teaming up with Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management to host a booth at the Kitsap Fair. Last week, we spoke to hundreds of fair attendees about our work and passed out coloring books, stickers, and flyers. Until next year, Kitsap!

In case of an emergency, are you #TechReady? Technology has made it easier than ever to prepare for emergencies. Still, it can be unreliable in an emergency if you haven’t kept your gadgets protected and powered up. Some tips to stay prepared: ready.gov/get-tech-ready

U.S. health officials are investigating outbreaks of Salmonella linked to backyard poultry. Washington is one of the states with the most people sick from Salmonella, according to CDC. Protect your family by staying safe around your flock: cdc.gov/salmonella/bac…

Hoy, el Distrito de Salud Pública de Kitsap emitió avisos de no contacto con el agua para la playa recreativas para nadar de Pomeroy Park debido a los altos niveles de bacterias Enterococci en el agua. Aprende mas: ow.ly/YEFk50TafPM

The Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact advisory on Aug. 29 for Pomeroy Park swimming beach due to high levels of Enterococci bacteria in the water. Learn more: ow.ly/lcIz50TafUP

As we soak up these final water-filled summer moments, let's remember the importance of water safety! Whether you're hitting the pool, lake, or beach, use some of the 5 Layers of Protection as your best defense against water accidents: ndpa.org/layers/

Kitsap County, like the rest of the nation, has seen an increase in drug overdoses in the last several years. You can help by learning how to respond to overdoses and by sharing substance use prevention and recovery resources with friends and family: lnks.gd/2/2wj95DJ

The Kitsap Public Health Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10:30-11:20 a.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. The meeting agenda and documents are posted online. Learn more: lnks.gd/2/2wntL-D

Kitsap Public Health District offices are closed today (Monday, Sept. 2) and will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 3) in honor of Labor Day. Thank you to the workers, like ours, who contribute to Kitsap County to make it a safer, healthier place to live, learn, work, and play.

Prepárense para el #FirstDayVax! 📆 A medida que se acerca el nuevo año escolar, Vaccinate Your Family está lanzando una campaña para garantizar que todos los estudiantes estén protegidos y preparados. ¡Obténga más información y únese a la campaña! : ow.ly/BqP250SU4so

As the new school year arrives, it's time to ensure your kids are protected and ready for their #FirstDayVax! 🚌 Vaccinations are key to keeping them healthy, happy, and ready to learn! 💪 Learn more: vaccinateyourfamily.org/vaccinesforchi…

It's #NationalEmergencyPreparednessMonth, and we set up a display in the lobby of the Norm Dicks Government Building to raise awareness. Come and visit us to learn more, or check out Ready.gov's guide on managing your supply in a disaster: ready.gov/food

We lifted a no-contact advisory today for the Pomeroy Park swimming beach in Manchester. See our bulletin for details: lnks.gd/2/2wqZm6R

Temperatures are expected to be in the 80s for the next few days in Kitsap, with the highest anticipated temp hitting 89 degrees today (Thursday). These temperatures could make some groups, like children and older people, sick. Learn how to stay safe: cdc.gov/extreme-heat/p…

Here is more information about staying healthy in the heat from our messaging efforts earlier this year. kitsappublichealth.org/information/ho…

Friendship is a powerful way to support those in recovery. During #RecoveryMonth, reach out and invite friends in #recovery to join you in activities that support their wellness. Learn more: samhsa.gov/find-support/h… #RecoverySupport

La amistad es una forma poderosa de apoyar a quienes están en recuperación. Durante el #MesDeLaRecuperación, busca e invita a tus amigos en #recuperación para que participen contigo en actividades que apoyen su bienestar. samhsa.gov/find-support/h… (en inglés)

Kitsap Public Health's Black Infant Health Program hosted "Nurture in Color," a showcase that celebrated Black Breastfeeding Week. Nearly 30 people attended the event featuring a panel discussion, artwork, and networking opportunities. Photo credit: Cristina Roark, Kitsap Strong

Last week, we had the opportunity to meet with families and share about our work at Mountain View Middle School's Open House. Our most popular resources included handouts about talking to youth about the harms of vaping, routine immunization, and upcoming vaccine clinics.