Wabeno Sledding Party
Sledding is one example of how youth and families can remain physically active during the winter months. The American Heart Association recommends that youth get at least 60 minutes of …
Leafy Greens
Good taste and crunchy texture, wonderful colors and fragrances, eating a large serving of fresh, raw vegetables each day can have great health benefits.
Macaroni at Midnight
Each year, there are approximately 88,000 deaths as a result of alcohol abuse and 75,702 drug and opioid deaths as a result of overdoses in the United States. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 175 million people have used alcohol within the past year
February is Heart Health Month
Your breath shortens, you feel discomfort in your chest and upper body, and start to feel light-headed – You may be experiencing a heart attack. Wisconsin is one of the states with the highest death rates as a result of heart attack and stroke. Approximately, 17 million people die each year of heart related issues and heart disease is the first leading cause death among American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) (CDC, 2014).
Tomatoes
Health Benefits: Tomatoes can help to lower cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E and manganese.
2017 Community Health Assessment Coming Soon
The Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department is preparing to conduct its second Community Health Assessment in 2017. The aim of the assessment is to identify major needs and concerns of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, so the Community Health Department and others can better serve YOU.