Outer Cape Health Services’ Post

Outer Cape Health Services is co-hosting Cape & Islands Virtual Coffee with the Health Equity Compact. Make sure to attend it on November 29.

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Outer Cape Health would like to wish everyone celebrating this day a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Below are a few safety tips to keep in mind when trick-or-treating this year: • Sunset is 5:36pm, bring a flashlight and parents wear reflective gear so your kids can see you and you can see them. • Do not eat anything that you collected from the evening that was not store bought and in the original untampered wrapper. • Eat before you go to prevent over snacking. • Summer is over, keep your kids warm by layering clothes so everyone can still see the awesome costumes. • Beware of candy that may be chocking hazards for toddlers. HAVE FUN! #happyhalloween #halloweensafety #trickortreat

PHARMACY WEEK October 15th – 21st DID YOU KNOW? ·        It was a pharmacist who invented Mascara. ·        The first commercial drug was mass-produced in 1883 thanks to the Industrial Revolution. ·        The first licensed Pharmacist in the U.S. was Louis Dufilho, of Louisiana. He not only sold modern day medication he catered to the local beliefs and sold items to practice Voodoo. ·        Anna Louise James was the first black woman to graduate from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy in 1908 making her a pioneer in the pharmaceutical industry. OCHS would like to thank all the Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs and everyone else contributing to the operations of a pharmacy. Providing patients with what can be life saving medication, doing it quickly, and with a smile on your face is appreciated by all.    #pharmacyweek #pharmacystrong #ochsprovincetownpharmacy #ochswellfleetpharmacy #ochsharwichportpharmacy

MEDICAL ASSISTANT WEEK is Here! The Medical Assistant position can be a transition period for those making their way to another level in the medical field and for others it can be a long-lasting meaningful career. OCHS would like to thank all the Medical Assistants out there dedicating their time and energy to the care and support of others. You are an indispensable part of the backbone that makes a healthcare institution thrive. OCHS is proud to begin a partnership with CareerStep an online training program that will enable individuals to earn their Medical Assistant Certificate without having to sacrifice their personal time or earnings to do so. The program is designed to provide clinical and study hours on site at OCHS fostering the learning and development process while getting paid. #medicalassistantweek #healthcareworkers #heroes

October is NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH DID YOU KNOW? ·        Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women in the U.S. ·        Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate than white women. ·        In 2020, 5,469 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the state of MA. ·        Diet and exercise are important factors you can change to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Don’t wait, call today to schedule your breast screening! Visit mass.gov below for details about breast cancer screenings, screening locations, what to do if you don’t have insurance, and more. #breastcancerawareness #beproactive #womenshealth

Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day! As backbones of societies across the world, historically and statistically women have been known to put others before themselves, even to the detriment of their health. Take time today to reflect on how the women in your life have and continue to support you and others around them. I encourage others to be supportive of the women in their lives, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Women, create balance for yourselves in your busy lives. Make that doctors appointment you’ve been putting off, eat healthy balanced meals, set aside time for exercise, and don’t forget that you are an individual that matters, so don’t feel selfish to do something for yourself that makes you happy. For those of you who find it hard to make time for exercise, below is a link to a deskercise series created by LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY https://lnkd.in/eJCscdsZ #womenshealthandfitness #holistichealth #queens

International Overdose Awareness Day Whether directly or indirectly August 31st is an important day for all of mankind. This is a time to remember those who did not with the battle against drug abuse. This is a time to have important and sometimes uncomfortable conversations with those we know who are either actively or passively fighting drug use. It's a time to not sit idly by and witness our loved ones suffer and senselessly perish. The time is NOW to help and be helped! Here are a few state MA statistics from 2022: * 72% of opioid-related deaths were male * 47% of opioid-related deaths were between ages 25-44 * 43% of opioid-related deaths were between ages 45-64 * The MA opioid-related death rate increased to 33.5% per 100k people, up to 2.5% from the prior year Do your part to help prevent overdoses. Click the link below to see the CDC's principles and priorities and determine how you can make a positive change. https://lnkd.in/epBabnGc #drugfree #drugoverdoseawareness #gethelp