Molokai Community Health Center

We all have #mentalhealth. Self-care looks different for everyone, but anyone can take steps to support their own wellbeing. For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we want you to identify three (healthy..) self-care activities that you can take this month and all year round! Let us know about them in the comments. ... #MentalHealth4All #hawaiipublichealth

Did you know that your mouth is connected to your body and your mind? Poor oral hygiene can cause cavities, which lead to problems that stretch far beyond our mouths. For kids, tooth pain can even delay important developmental milestones!... Children with poor oral hygiene and cavities may have trouble sleeping, eating nutritious meals, focusing, speaking, and smiling. Children with tooth pain frequently act out, miss school, or struggle with confidence. Perhaps most worrisome, poor oral health can increase the risk associated with a wide variety of health conditions. By setting the right mindset for your little one, you are preparing them for a life of health and happiness. To set the right tone for your child, encourage healthy oral hygiene habits like brushing twice a day and flossing once per day. Make dental care fun by playing with dental games & reading dental books and visit your dental provider regularly to build trust. Our smiles are diverse and unique like we are, so teach your child to love and value their smile! #oralhealtheducation #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #dentistryforkids #dentalhygiene #hawaiipublichealth

#WellnessWednesday Hypertension Prevention Tip: preventing and treating high blood pressure can be done naturally and successfully! One of the best natural remedies for high blood pressure is an improved diet. Dieting is no fun & focuses on lack, so we encourage instead, a smart & creative approach to learning about and finding smart foods to ADD into your meal planning & eating efforts! These healthy food options specifically respond to your bodies needs and will... actively help you lower your blood pressure Stress management, supplements, exercise, reduced alcohol consumption, and no tobacco are all other options for addressing hypertension. Stay up to date and know your numbers; no question is dumb, so be sure to ask your PCP where your numbers fall & what it means for you at your next visit. ___ #prevention #preventativemedicine #hypertensionawarenessmonth #hawaiipublichealth

Happy Aloha Friday ! Our Community Farm Fresh pantry is freshly stocked with fresh fruits, veggies, poi, protein, and other food commodities just in time for the weekend. Pantry hours follow clinic hours, M-F, 8am-5pm and is here for shoppers who meet income eligibility guidelines of the Maui Foodbank. More information on eligibility can be found at www.molokaichc.org or you may call our Food Hotline at 808-658-6379.... #hawaiipublichealth #foodsecurity

Happy, Hydrated, Vaccinated, Masked, and Sanitized . Ready to travel safely & responsibly We are 2 weeks into open travel in Hawaii for vaccinated residents who get to skip pre-testing & quarantine . Have you gotten your vaccine yet? Every Thursday & Friday, appointments & walk-in availability is open at our clinic for either the Moderna or J&J vaccine ... Moderna COVID Vaccine is a 2 dose, with 4 weeks between each dose, and efficacy rate of 94.1% of preventing hospitalization. J&J’s Janssen COVID vaccine is 1 dose with an overall efficacy rate of 66% in preventing hospitalization. To learn more about these vaccines and registration information, visit our website at www.molokaichc.org. Or simply call & speak with our vaccination team at 808-553-5038, XT. 1

It’s Mlama Your Ma’i campaign time with @maimovementhawaii and Friendly Market Center We’ve added more donation bins and businesses to our partner list! Head to our website link in bio for a map to see the nearest drop off point to you. Here’s the latest: 7 from Hawai’i island... 3 from Kaua’i 1 from Moloka’i 8 from Maui 13 from O’ahu We are so excited that Friendly Market Center on Moloka’i will be doing a company match for donations dropped off at the in-store donation bin this month. We’ve also partnered with @weracket, a NYC-based org, for their #tampon4tampon drive and they’ll match up to 3,000 products raised during our Mlama Your Ma’i campaign! There’s still time to support your island! Hit the link in bio @maimovementhawaii to sign up and join us. No business? No problem! Hui with your friends to collect period products, raise funds or spread the word. Product and financial donations will be re-invested into additional Care Kits for Molokai and re-distributed back in our Community Farm Fresh Pantry at no cost #maimovementhawaii #hawaiipublichealth #endperiodpoverty #hawaii #supportlocal #volunteer #donate #menstruationmatters #malamayourmai