Bastrop County Public Health Department

10/16/2026

Today is National Mammography Day, which is important because it serves as a reminder and encouragement to women to get screened for breast cancer through receiving a mammogram. 💕

When detected early, in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is 99%, and mammograms are key to the early detection of breast cancer. 🎗️

A great way to observe National Mammography Day is to prioritize your own breast health by scheduling your annual mammogram, and then encouraging the women in your life to schedule theirs as well. 🩷

All women ages 40 and over should receive an annual screening mammogram. 🙋‍♀️

🔗 Learn more about mammograms from the National Breast Cancer Foundation: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mammogram/

10/15/2026

October 15th is Global Handwashing Day to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing. 🧼

Handwashing with soap and clean, running water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. 💦

The 5 steps to washing hands correctly are wetting hands with clean, running water, lather with soap, scrub hands for at least 20 seconds, rinse hands under clean, running water, and dry your hands. 🫧

Key times to wash your hands are when your hands are dirty, after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose, after using the restroom, when preparing food, before eating, after playing outside, and after touching animals or their cages. 👏

Good hand hygiene can reduce the number of people who get sick with gastrointestinal illnesses and respiratory illness by 16 to 60 percent. 🦠

Germs are everywhere, especially on our hands and the things we touch. Be a handwashing hero and practice good hand hygiene. 🙌

10/09/2026

Good afternoon Public Health Partners, Colleagues, and Friends,

We are excited to share with you the tenth issue of our public health newsletter.

This issue is focused on the "Fall"-ing Into Public Health, and what autumn entails for the BCPHD.

Please feel free to share this newsletter within your networks.

We thank you for your continued partnership and support!

10/08/2026

El 8 de octubre es el Día Nacional de Detección de la Depresión.

Todos tenemos días en los que nos sentimos deprimidos. Pero si tienes depresión, tus síntomas pueden interferir con tus actividades cotidianas, como trabajar o dormir.

Comprender los síntomas, además de las medidas que puedes tomar para combatirlos, te ayudará a saber cómo ayudarte a ti mismo o a un amigo que pueda estar pasando por un mal momento. Si tú o un ser querido se han sentido deprimidos durante más de dos semanas y parece que no pueden salir de ese estado, es buena idea buscar ayuda.

📖 Más información sobre la depresión: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/topics/depression?lang=es

🧠 Consulta los recursos locales de salud mental: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/user-resources?lang=es

10/08/2026

October 8th is National Depression Screening Day.

We all have days where we feel depressed. But if you have depression, your symptoms may get in the way of everyday tasks like working or sleeping.

Understanding the symptoms, in addition to the steps you can take to combat the symptoms, will help you know how to help yourself or a friend who may be struggling. If you or a loved one has been feeling down for more than two weeks and can't seem to shake it, reaching out for help is a good idea.

📖 Read more about depression: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/topics/depression

🧠 Check local mental health resources: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/user-resources

10/06/2026

Octubre es el Mes de la Prevención del Acoso Escolar, un buen momento para recordar que una simple palabra amable o el simple hecho de estar al lado de alguien pueden cambiar el rumbo de su día. El acoso no siempre se manifiesta como esperamos, ni siempre es evidente. Si ves que alguien está siendo excluido, objeto de burlas o presionado para hacer algo con lo que no se siente cómodo, tu atención es importante. No hace falta que encuentres las palabras perfectas. A menudo, con estar ahí ya es suficiente. 🧡

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/topics/bullying?lang=es

10/06/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month — a good time to remember that a single kind word or a moment of standing beside someone can change the course of their day. Bullying doesn't always look like what we expect, and it isn't always loud. If you notice someone being left out, teased, or pressured to go along with something that doesn't sit right, your attention matters. You don't have to have the perfect thing to say. Showing up is often enough. 🧡

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/topics/bullying

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

El 30 de septiembre es el Día Nacional de la Salud y el Bienestar Físico de la Mujer. 💪

Las Guías de Actividad Física recomiendan que, cada semana, las mujeres realicen al menos:

2 horas y 30 minutos de actividad física aeróbica de intensidad moderada. Sabrás que estás realizando una actividad de intensidad moderada cuando tu corazón lata más rápido, pero aún puedas mantener una conversación. Intenta caminar a paso ligero durante 30 minutos cinco veces a la semana.

O

1 hora y 15 minutos de actividad aeróbica de intensidad vigorosa. Sabrás que estás realizando una actividad física de intensidad vigorosa cuando te falte el aliento y te resulte difícil mantener una conversación. Esto podría ser correr a paso ligero durante 40 minutos o una clase de step dos veces por semana.

O

Una combinación de actividad aeróbica de intensidad moderada y vigorosa.

Y

Actividades de fortalecimiento muscular dos o más días a la semana.

Debes intentar alcanzar estas cantidades, pero cualquier actividad física es mejor que ninguna. Intenta distribuir tu actividad a lo largo de la semana para estar activo al menos tres días. Necesitas estar activo por lo menos 10 minutos seguidos para obtener beneficios para la salud. ¡Ponte en movimiento hoy mismo! 🏋️‍♀️

🔗: https://www.goredforwomen.org/es/healthy-living/exercise-and-physical-activity/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults

09/30/2026

September 30th is National Women's Health & Fitness Day. 💪

The Physical Activity Guidelines suggest that each week, women get at least:

2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. You know you are doing a moderate-intensity activity when your heart is beating faster but you can still carry on a conversation. Try a brisk, 30-minute walk five times a week.

OR

1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. You know you are doing a vigorous-intensity physical activity when you are breathing hard and it is difficult to have a conversation. This could be a 40-minute jog or step class twice a week.

OR

A combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.

AND

Muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days.

You should aim for these amounts, but any physical activity is better than no physical activity. Try to spread your activity out over the week so that you are active on at least three days. You need to be active for at least 10 minutes at a time to get health benefits. Get active today! 🏋️‍♀️

🔗: https://womenshealth.gov/getting-active/how-be-active-health