Thanksgiving Eve Can Be Deadly

Did you know that the night before Thanksgiving has the most people killed by drunk driving than any other holiday of the year? Be aware and stay safe during the holidays. 

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The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The middle has a text bubble that reads “Thanksgiving Eve Can Be Deadly” in white text with rose background. In the video: A young woman with brown shoulder length curly hair is standing in front of the camera with a green couch and decorative items behind her. She is wearing a black rose mesh shirt with a black tank top under and black framed glasses.  

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The night before Thanksgiving is the worst night for drunk driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports that Thanksgiving eve has the most people killed by drunk driving than any other holiday. This year I will be staying at home and encouraging my family and friends to be aware of the risk of drunk drivers and to use a designated driver or Uber. Enjoy your time off and stay safe! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org..]

Are You Stressed Out?

How do you manage stress? We’ve got some ideas for you – check it out! Let's conquer stress together 💜 

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Video Description: The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The top middle has “Are you stressed out?” in white text with a rose background. In the video: A young woman with brown shoulder length curly hair is sitting in front of the camera with shelves, books, and decorative items behind her. She is wearing a purple shirt with an orange light jacket and rose-gold glasses. 

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Are you tired? Feeling burnout? Feeling constant headaches and muscle aches? You may be stressed out! Here are some tips of what to do to relieve stress! [The young woman is sitting on a table sipping coffee and staring out the window] Drink coffee AFTER breakfast. [The young woman is sitting on a blue couch with decorative items behind her reading a book] Engage in your hobbies. [She is now walking outside in a neighborhood] Exercise! Even if it is a 10 minute walk abound the neighborhood. [The young woman sits at a wooden desk with two screens in front of her with a decorative clock on the wall] Use time management tools that work for you! Set strong work boundaries. For example, log off at 5! [The woman looks to the camera again] How do you manage stress? Tell us in the comments! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.] 

Stay Healthy During the Holidays!

The holidays are around the corner! 🎉 Let's spread joy, not germs, this season. Take some simple steps to prevent COVID-19, flu, and other germs from spreading: 

1️⃣ Stay vaxxed: Stay up-to-date with vaccine recommendations. Not sure? Check info from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/index.html.  

2️⃣ Wash those hands: Handwashing for at least 20 seconds is your secret weapon! 

3️⃣ Stay home: If you're feeling under the weather, rest at home away from others. 

Have a healthy holiday!  

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The holidays are coming up! Her are a few tips to help you and others to stay healthy! First, make sure that you are up to date with recommended vaccinations! Second, wash your hands often! We recommend you wash your hands for more than 20 seconds. If you are sick, stay home! This is so important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu, and other germs! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]

Check Out Our Video Library!

Love staying in the loop with health info in ASL? We’ve got exciting news for you! Explore our fresh video library on our website by checking out www.deafhealthaccess.org/updates. Enjoy! 🤟 

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Do you like staying updated with health based videos in ASL? Guess what? We have a video library on our website to help you stay informed and caught up on information related to COVID, health based information, and health tips! Check it out! www.deafhealthaccess.org/updates [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]

It's Pumpkin Spice Season!

Embrace the cozy vibes of fall with a homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte! Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and pumpkin are good for you – they're packed with Vitamin A and antioxidants. 🍂 Recipe in video! ☕ Enjoy your cup full of Vitamin A and antioxidants!  

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The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The top middle has “Make your own pumpkin spice latte at home!” in white text with a rose background. In the video: A young woman is pouring cold foam into a clear glass containing a pumpkin spice latte. She is wearing a black off the shoulder shirt with tank-top and clear rimmed glasses. 

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It’s pumpkin spice season! Did you know that your pumpkin spice latte can be good for you? This is because ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and pumpkin can give you vitamin A and a full serving of antioxidants! Did you know that you can make your own pumpkin spice latte at home? [the screen changes to show a grey pot on the stove and the video shows ingredients being added while the caption lists it] Add to pot: 1 cup water, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar. Mix and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low and add ¼ cup of pumpkin puree, 1 tbsp of pumpkin spice, tsp of vanilla extract and mix until dissolved. [Screen changes to show the syrup is being poured into a small bell jar with a strainer] Strain and pour into your container of choice. [The screen changes to a woman making her latte] It’s Latte time! [She points to Elmhurst’s barista oat milk] this is my favorite oat milk to use. Now, I will add some cold foam. This is optional! Add 1 tbsp of pumpkin puree, a dash of pumpkin spice, and some milk in a container and froth! [She drinks] Yum! tastes just like fall! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.].]

Allergy-friendly Halloween Candy

Celebrate a spooktacular Halloween with our delicious allergen-free candy options! No tricks, just treats for everyone to enjoy! 🍭👻 How do we avoid common allergens like nuts, what, soy, and dairy products? Check the label on the back! 

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The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The middle has a text bubble that reads “Try some allergy friendly Halloween candy” in white text with rose background. In the video: A young woman with brown shoulder length curly hair is standing in front of the camera with a green couch and decorative items behind her. She is wearing a white V-neck shirt with flowers and clear framed glasses.  

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I am so excited for Halloween! How about you? I have a huge sweet tooth and I love candy, but I am allergic to nuts. Many others have allergies too, so why don’t we give out allergen-friendly candy this Halloween! For example... (she points to images of candies that pop up above her) Skittles, Starburst, Enjoy Life chocolate minis, and Choco No No’s. Trick or Treat! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]

What are Vaccinations?

How do vaccines work? They act as a shield to protect you from harmful viruses and germs! 🤧 Watch the video to learn more about how vaccines work.  

Vaccines, treatments, and testing for COVID-19 are available:  

1️⃣ Get Your Free COVID-19 Vaccine: Find where you can get vaccinated at: www.vaccines.gov.  

2️⃣ Find a Testing Location: Find COVID-19 tests at a place close to you at: www.testinglocator.cdc.gov. You can also order four free COVID-19 tests per household at www.covidtests.gov.  

3️⃣ Ask Your Doctor: If you’re sick or uncertain, ask your doctor to discuss next steps for treatment, such as medication that can prevent severe COVID-19. 

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What do vaccines do for you? Vaccines will help you shield your body and train your body to fight germs. Do you only get vaccinated once? No, because viruses can change and evolve over time. Getting annual vaccinations will “update” your body to be prepared to fight annual viruses and infections. If you aren’t sure if you need to get vaccinated, make sure to check in and clarify with your doctor. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]

Get Vaccinated with Us!

Ever wonder what it’s like to get a vaccine? Worry not, DeafHealth is here to give you the inside scoop – check it out! 

☝️ Don’t forget: The CDC encourages everyone to get vaccinated ASAP by mid-October. You can get your free COVID-19 vaccine by finding a place near you at: www.vaccines.gov.  

💉 Get double boosted! The CDC says it’s safe to get both COVID-19 and flu shots at the same time: www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/coadministration.htm.  

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The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The top middle has “Get vaccinated with us!” in white text with rose background. In the video: A young woman with long blonde wavy hair is walking around and standing in a pharmacy for her COVID-19 and flu vaccination. She is wearing a dark blue dress with sunglasses.  

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Today, we will get vaccinated! Ready? Come on! [The young woman is waiting at the pharmacy’s check in desk.] Now, we’re waiting for insurance forms and cards to be reviewed. If you don’t have insurance, you still can get a free COVID-19 vaccine through the federal government. [The young woman is sitting in the waiting room.] Now, we’re waiting for my turn! You should sign up for your vaccine online if you can – many places allow you to schedule an appointment for your vaccine. Sometimes you will be required to fill out forms and provide information such as if you have any allergies to the shots, your current address, and so on. [The pharmacist is giving the young woman her COVID-19 and flu shots.] Thumbs up! Thank you. [The young woman is standing in front of medication at the pharmacy.] I got two shots today for COVID-19 and flu. Yes – it's safe! The CDC recommends both shots at the same time because we have a tendency, as shown by research, to procrastinate. If we get one shot at one time, we are likely to postpone the second shot and forget. So, go ahead and get both shots at the same time! [The young woman is sitting in the car and shows her bandaid.] The CDC recommends that if you are high risk or have a weakened immune system, get your shots ASAP! For the general population, it’s recommended to get your shots by mid-October. Go get vaccinated NOW! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.] 

Get Annual Check-ups!

Regular check-ups are your secret weapon for a healthier you! Early detection = peace of mind.  

Catching issues before they worsen is important. Don't wait - schedule that important annual visit today. 📅 

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Hey! Have you gotten your annual check up? No? Remember to call your doctor to make an annual check up! Annual check-ups help catch potential issues early, ensuring a healthier you! Take charge and care for your wellbeing today! [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]

Don't Forget to Renew Medicaid!

🚨 Alert for Medicaid users! 🚨 

This year, Medicaid renewal is NOT automatic. 🚫 Here’s how to make sure you keep your important health benefits: 

1️⃣ Stay Informed: Keep an eye on your mailbox and inbox. Read those letters and emails from Medicaid, your health department, or your insurance marketplace.  

2️⃣ Update, Update, Update: If your contact info has changed, be sure to update! 

3️⃣ Mark Those Dates: Deadlines matter! Set reminders to make sure you renew on time and don't miss out. 

Your health is important, and so is staying covered! 

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Do you use Medicaid? Have you renewed? Did you know that this year, Medicaid does not automatically renew? It is important to renew to be able to continue receiving your benefits but, how do you renew? You will need to make sure your contact information is updated and current. If you receive any letters from Medicaid, health insurance marketplace, and your health department, read the letters and stay informed! Be aware of any deadlines and keep your information current! You will be able to keep your insurance. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]