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Preparing Children For Disasters
When a disaster strikes it is scary for everyone, but it can be especially frightening for kids. Since disasters can occur anytime with little to

National High Blood Pressure Education Month
8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure To take care of your heart and your overall health, it’s important to know and track your

Plan for a Disaster
Make an Emergency Plan An emergency plan can help you reach loved ones when normal communication methods are not working or are inaccessible. Most importantly,

What Are Your Disaster Risks?
Know Your Risks: Actions to Protect Yourself and Others Individuals and families face many different types of hazards. It is important to learn the risks

Are You Prepared for A Disaster?
Prepare for Disasters Every U.S. state and territory is at risk of disasters, therefore, the question is when, not if a disaster strikes. Disasters disrupt


Diabetes Prevention Program to be held at the Sumner County Health Department
96 million American adults — more than 1 out of 3 — have prediabetes More than 8 in 10 adults with prediabetes don’t know they

It’s National Nutrition Month!
National Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition.

National Quit Smoking Week
Tobacco use can lead to tobacco dependence and serious health problems. Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health.

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1 in 11 female and 1 in 14 male high school students reported having experienced

Eat Healthier for a Happy Heart
When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach

Make Heart Health a Part of Self-Care
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting

National Wear Red Day is This Week!
National Wear Red Day is February 4, 2022! February 4 is National #WearRedDay! Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in

February is American Heart Month!
Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend

Be SMART When Setting New Year Resolutions!
January is often used as a time to pause and evaluate the success and pitfalls of the previous year. It is also a good time

Mental Health Care and Suicide Prevention During the Holidays
For some people, stress increases during the holiday season, leading to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. If you or a loved one experience

Holiday Cooking With the Whole Family
During the holidays, it’s common to spend more time in the kitchen than normal, baking cookies, cakes and other special treats for family and friends.

National Diabetes Month Week Three: Diabetes Management
Small Changes, Big Results It’s week three of The Big Step Up and we’re discussing diabetes management to help you thrive day in and day out.

Take the “Big Step Up” Against Diabetes
In honor of National Diabetes Month, the American Diabetes Association is asking everyone to take “The Big Step Up” against diabetes by encouraging everyone to