FCP Community Health Receives Accreditation
MADISON, Wis. (April 2, 2019) – FCP Community Health received a congratulatory letter from Jeanne Ayers, Wisconsin State DHS Health Officer, for achieving its recent accreditation by the National Public …
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Even though 96% of people say drunk driving is a concern, 10% say they have driven drunk in the past 3 months. Find someone to #justdrive and learn more at …
Spring Cleaning
Can’t get enough Marie Kondo? As you’re #tidyingup, keep in mind that harsh chemicals can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms. Here’s how to make your own cleaning supplies safer! #springcleaning
Interested in Learning about the Health of the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe?
The Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department wants to improve the health of the FCP Community. In order to be effective in what we do, we understand that we must be aware of the health challenges the community is facing, what barriers are causing unhealthy behaviors and most importantly, what we can do as a department to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles and overall well-being.
National Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Awareness Month
The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women will develop colorectal (colon) cancer in their lifetime. It is the fourth most common cancer in the USA. There are roughly one million Americans currently living with colon cancer. Colon cancer has few symptoms when it is developing in your body, and it can be caught early with regular screenings.
Seasonal Depression
The “winter blues” also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of depression that occurs the same time every year. In Wisconsin, this tends to happen to individuals during the winter months. However, seasonal depression can occur in summer or spring months, but it is less common.