Join us at a fun, FREE, interactive community event focused on healthy and active living! #HealthyTogetherFairfax will take place on Sunday May 19, 12-3pm, at Franconia Park. The event features hands-on activities for all ages. See details: bit.ly/47uUVGP. #HTF2024

Intimate partner violence is a public health problem. Learn more about how we partner with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services from the Department of Family Services to eliminate interpersonal violence and support those who have been impacted. See: bit.ly/43RIvaN

Preguntas más frequentes durante una investigación de enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS)
📽️ bit.ly/4cIBAER
#stiweek

What are three questions we get asked during an STI investigation? Watch and learn the answers: bit.ly/3UA4RJ9
#STIweek

Learn how to lower your children’s risk of getting cancer later in life by getting them vaccinated against HPV. Here, a family physician and a pediatrician, both parents of preteen children, explain why the HPV vaccine is important. bit.ly/3BYtJDj

People recently diagnosed with an STI are at higher risk of getting #mpox . However, people with STIs don't show symptoms often. If you're at higher risk for STIs and mpox, make sure to get tested and get both doses of the mpox vaccine. More info: ow.ly/Zi6750Rjq09 #STIweek

Many STIs have no symptoms. The only way to be sure of your status is to get tested.
Learn more: bit.ly/2D7J5G7
#STIweek

Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance of routine #HIV testing and status awareness among transgender and nonbinary people.

Learn more about testing: cdc.gov/stophivtogethe…

#StopHIVTogether
#NTHTD

Your prenatal care isn’t complete without #STI testing. Talk to your health care provider about testing if you are pregnant.
Learn more STIs and pregnancy: bit.ly/3JixFBi
#STI week #BMHW24

Take advantage of free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Learn more and find a location: bit.ly/3PLGmHF

STDs ARE preventable, treatable, and most are curable. Get the lowdown on protecting yourself and your partner(s). See this infographic: bit.ly/48AjBNQ
#STIweek

Pregnancy & childbirth should be a dignified, safe, & joyful experience, but for too many mothers, complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, & postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes — many which are preventable.
Learn more: bit.ly/3KRkEQw
#BMHW24

Meet 40-year laboratory scientist Mary Louise Kolodziej who works behind the scenes every day to support screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease: bit.ly/441sGhV

REVIVE! trains you on what to do in an #opioid overdose emergency, how to administer naloxone, and what to do afterward. Register with Fairfax County CSB for a virtual class:

April 20
April 23

Details: bit.ly/2TMDeME?utm_so…

We sat down with a Public Health Nurse to talk about sexually transmitted infections: what they are, how to protect yourself, and when and how to get tested.
Watch the entire conversation or just a clip, see the playlist at bit.ly/3nYgSf7

#STIweek #AskANurse

Watch and learn about a journey through postpartum depression demonstrates the strength to seek help and break down the stigma surrounding maternal mental health. bit.ly/3UeW3ty
#BMHW24

It's #STIweek , a week to raise awareness about the impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), reduce stigma, and share information about prevention, testing, and treatment.
Learn more at bit.ly/3vJN6PF.
#FFXHealth #FFXHealth Fact

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth . Learn about our programs and resources that support thriving families. We are working to support you. bit.ly/CAPMhLt?utm_so… #BuildingStrongerFamilies #FairfaxCountyFamilyServices

“I really want women just to be aware, to know if they’re at risk. To have a plan in place. To not be intimidated in doctors’ offices and to be heard.”

Hear Allyson’s story and message for you: bit.ly/CDCHearHerAlly…

#HearHer #BMHW24

Which groups of men are at higher risk for prostate #cancer ? Find out: cdc.gov/cancer/prostat…