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NC is one of only 6 states , you need a license to sell a turtle, but not a vape. NC is one of just 7 states with no retailer licensing. The result is a teen vaping rate that's double the national average. Support Solly's Law. HB 430. #NCPol #NCGA #SollysLaw

We asked what our experts, educators, and parents would say to school leaders considering phone free schools... Their advice? Do it! The educational gains and social outcomes are worth any potential challenges. #PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell

New #HealthierColorado poll: bipartisan support for phone-free schools, strong agreement on youth mental health, and some surprising presidential faves (and unfaves) for both parties. #copolitics #PhoneFreeSchools

What will students get back when phones get removed from the school day? Without constant distraction, there is more opportunity for social-emotional learning, community development, and education. Take action at: unplugplugin.org. #PhoneFreeSchools

Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to bettering lives, staying healthy, and creating real policy change? Do you have experience with content creation, social media, or digital campaigns? Check out the posting through the link in our bio! #hiring

A child psychiatrist on phones in schools: they're addictive by design, damaging to attention, & one notification costs 20 minutes of focus. CO schools must set phone policies by 7/1. Make sure yours is a strong one. unplugplugin.org #PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #copolitics

Healthier United is hiring a Digital Content Manager. Hybrid, based in Metro Denver or Raleigh-Durham. Passionate about public health and great at creating content? Apply at healthierunited.org/careers. #NowHiring #HealthierUnited

Can the real world compete with smartphones for our kids' attention? The Anxious Generation was sparked by Jonathan Haidt's best-selling book of the same name, and aspires to advance four new norms to rewire childhood. #belltobell #phonefreeschools @woodenteethpod.bsky.social

Somewhere in this crowd, there are people worried about affording a doctor's visit. Let's fix that. #HealthierUnited

When her son's middle school went phone-free, Lesley had questions. What parents on the other side of the transition describe about #PhoneFreeSchools: less anxiety, more connection, stronger community. Get YOUR questions answered at unplugplugin.org #BellToBell #copolitics

NEW: A Colorado teacher describes his classroom before & after a bell-to-bell phone policy: "How rare is that in a high school, with teenagers?" Every Colorado district must have a phone policy by July 1. Make sure yours is a strong one: unplugplugin.org

Each year, the Colfax Marathon partners with hundreds of nonprofits and has delivered millions of dollars for charities both large and small. The Healthier crew was stoked to join! #colorado

79% of #Colorado parents already want phone‑free schools. Your board just needs to hear from you. That's where we're starting with the launch of UP. Follow the link in our bio to contact YOUR school district today and help make your student's school day phone‑free. #copolitics

Colorado just passed the strongest law in the US to protect kids from harmful #AI chatbots. ✔️ No emotional manipulation of minors ✔️ No explicit content for minors ✔️ Safe protocols for self-harm disclosures Colorado's first. Let's make sure it's not the last. #copolitics

Colorado is set to become the first state to limit daily deposits on sports betting apps. SB131 also bans solicitation push notifications and credit card deposits. Bipartisan, evidence-based, and long overdue. Waiting on Gov. Polis to sign it. #SB131 #copolitics #PublicHealth

Student success increases dramatically without distracting devices. That's why Healthier United is helping to promote these policies across the US, starting in Colorado! #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics #StudentHealth

Oral health care remains out of reach for many North Carolinians despite Medicaid coverage. If you live in North Carolina, contact your state legislator TODAY and tell them to pass SB805. LINK IN BIO. #NCGov #NCpol

What is one thing Republicans and Democrats agree on — and why is it #Medicaid? Learn more about our recent poll here: https://www.healthierunited.org/media/disagree-healthier-launch-j6kn8-4rbfc

2008: the last time #NorthCarolina increased Medicaid dental reimbursement rates. Low rates push providers to limit Medicaid patients. #SB805 would invest ~$80M to change that. Health care equity supports thriving communities. #NCGA #HealthEquity #NCleg

The American Psychological Association & Pew say that people are feeling a real lack of confidence in the info we receive about U.S. politics. Being able to debate without polarization or isolation is key to rectifying these trends. #DisagreeHealthier

Last Saturday, @healthierco.bsky.social hosted the Second Annual Mama's Fun Run 5K. It brought runners, walkers, families, and stroller-pushers together at Fleet Feet Cherry Creek to celebrate the mamas in our lives and the health of our communities. See you next year. 🏃‍♀️

Phone-free schools are coming to Colorado by July 1st! HB25-1135 mandates disctricts in the state define, adopt, and implement policy related to the use of personal devices in schools. This is a big win for public health, and we'll be discussing more about it soon! #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics

Maybe you've heard about the divide between the Trump Administration and MAHA about Glyphosate, or about the supreme court case about Round Up, which contains that chemical. Here's an explainer. #MAHA

Only 26 states have fully removed phones from the classroom. When they do, anxiety drops, students focus, and teachers can actually teach. Colorado's in--Healthier United is working to get the rest of the country there. Where does your state stand? Link in bio. #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics

Our Second Annual #MamasFunRun 5K is this Saturday, May 2nd at Fleet Feet Cherry Creek. All ages, all abilities, all welcome. Prizes, snacks, coffee, and all proceeds benefit Healthier Colorado. Doors open at 8 AM. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mamas-fun-run-tickets-1985459967209 #Denver

NC #Medicaid dental reimbursement rates have sat at 35% since 2008. A bipartisan bill moving through #NCGA would raise that to 50% with an $80M investment. WHILE working across party lines. Watching SB805 closely - stay tuned. #DisagreeHealthier #NCPol #oralhealthishealth

1777: George Washington mandates smallpox inoculation for the Continental army. Historians say it helped win the Revolution. 2026: Sec of War Hegseth just ended the mandatory #fluvaccine for US troops citing "medical autonomy" & "restoring freedom." Jake spoke with GW to try to find the benefits.

As political rhetoric grows more divisive, finding ways to lower the temperature and engage in civil dialogue is critical. Marianne Viray, Executive Director of Disagree Better, joins us to discuss their work helping Americans engage in healthier conflict and what they’ve learned along the way.

How do you feel about direction of political conversation in the US? According to the Pew Research Center, you're severely in the minority if you think it's going well... #DisagreeHealthier

Cuts to #Medicaid don't just affect health — they affect the economy. Phyllis Resnick of Colorado Futures Center at CSU joined the Wooden Teeth podcast in February 2025 to break down what's at stake for Colorado. Listen wherever you get podcasts.

We need to have political debate. But how we do it matters. #DisagreeHealthier

Pickleball and productive disagreement have more in common than you'd think. 🏓 Every miss is a reminder of what not to say. Every good shot is how we actually move the conversation forward. #DisagreeHealthier

Being among the worst in the world at keeping people healthy and alive is a choice. A political one, and it requires a political response. And that's what we're here for. #HealthierUnited #healthcare #healthaccess #NYC

📼 REWIND with Erika and Jake as they model a better way to #disagreehealthier #pickleball

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"This one is an 11 out of TEN!" Grab the milk and watch Erika and Kate discuss what they've gotten out of the #DisagreeHealthier so far. #DisagreeSpicier

What could America do with 💰 $440B 💰 rather than pouring it into a 44% increase in military spending as the Trump admin would like? #TaxDay #Taxes

Americans are not confident in their political systems. Overcoming these perceptions is imperative to creating real change, especially in our healthcare systems. #disagreehealthier

"I didn't even know that existed as a tactic." Disagreement among people you are closest to is a fact of life. How you handle it when you know the relationship matters? That takes skill and practice. #DisagreeHealthier

Should Colorado regulate AI chatbots to protect kids? We asked ChatGPT and here's what it said: #coleg #copolitics

A 25% rise📈 in bankruptcy has resulted from legalized online #sportsgambling. In Colorado, we’re supporting legislation with common sense reforms to protect public health. Take action at the link in bio. #EastboundAndDown #coleg #copolitics #sportsbetting @healthierco.bsky.social

"I try to resolve it in a healthy manner..." Folks in North Carolina weigh in on how they choose to discuss touchy subjects with people they care about #DisagreeHealthier #NorthCarolina

🔥🔥🔥 Erika and Kate bring the heat to the conversation on how name-calling won't help us #DisagreeHealthier. Stay tuned as they spice things up throughout the week #DisagreeSpicier

"About a four. I'd say it's not that great." North Carolinians weigh in on the state of America's mental and emotional health these days. We've got work to do. Follow us to see how we plan to improve the debate around healthcare in America.

Erika and Kate were inspired by Hot Ones to have a conversation about how we can #DisagreeHealthier. Stay tuned as they go from mild to scorching throughout the week...

"Majorities [of Americans polled by Pew Research] say they always or often feel exhausted (65%) and angry (55%) when thinking about politics these days..." To even begin changing this, we know that creating spaces for dialogue is imperative. #DisagreeHealthier

We hid #DisagreeHealthier tips in Easter eggs across NC State, and this one might be the most universally relatable find of the day. 🐣

In our effort to highlight the dangers of unregulated online gambling, we continue our series Good Gamble, Bad Gamble and tackle AI chatbots and kids. #copolitics #coleg

Political disagreements have torn families apart. #DisagreeHealthier exists because how we talk to each other shapes the health of all of us.

NEW: "You don't see 95%. That's just not a number you see." --pollster Fresh polling shows🫸 95% agreement 🫷among NC voters across the political divide. Watch below to see what they agree on 👀 Thanks to Nexus Strategies & Strategic Partners Solutions LINK IN BIO #NCPol #NCGA #NorthCarolina #NChealth