The New Year is upon us and 2019 is here to stay for the next 365 days. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect chance to make new, healthier lifestyle changes. Well, now’s your chance to make a list of changes you would like to master in 2019. If you are looking to get on track with your health; look no further.
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.
Have you ever made and broken a goal or New Year’s resolution? If so, you can relate to how difficult changing behavior can be. Making a lasting change involves awareness, understanding, and knowledge.
Did you know that the average individual gains one to five pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? Those six weeks are marked by celebrations, tasty treats, eating, and drinking.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “every year more than 250,000 children are sent to the hospital for toy-related injuries”. They also report that the majority of children …
As Wisconsin’s gun deer season gets underway, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to remind hunters, their families, and anyone who serves or eats wild game or birds …
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National Hand-washing Awareness Week is committed to helping individuals remain healthy one hand wash at a time. Hand-washing is one of the most important basic hygiene prevention methods to keep YOU healthy! Let’s look at some hands-on tips in honor of National Hand-washing Awareness Week, which takes place each year during the first week of December (December 2nd-8th, 2018).
On average, 552 individuals die every year in vehicle accidents in the state of Wisconsin (WisDOT Database, 2018). Forest County had 2 people die each year in car accidents from the years of 2013-2017.
One in 3 children in the United States is overweightor obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for healthproblems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
As we get older, we assume our memory declines with old age. But what happens when everyday memories become lost or forgotten? Or you cannot remember your daily routine or …