Indulge in Holiday Cheer, Not Weight
As the days get longer, the temperature becomes colder and the holidays near around the corner; physical activity and nutrition can get pushed to the side. Soon there’ll be holiday …
Health Education Materials
The Great American Smoke Out
Since 1977, individuals have participated in the Great American Smoke Out events across the country. This day, which is held every third Thursday in November and hosted by the American Cancer Society, encourages smokers to stop smoking for one day, in hopes that they will quit for good.
Fall Hike 2016
On September 17, 2016, a beautiful Fall Saturday, the Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department hosted the 7th Annual Fall Hike. Tribal members were invited to join staff on a hike through Bayfield County. In total 29 tribal members participated on the day long trip to the shores of Superior.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression are not the same but they often go together. They are the two most common mental health concerns in society and affect different people in different ways. …
Suicide Prevention
After cancer and heart disease, suicide accounts for more years of life lost than any other cause of death. People of all ages, genders and ethnicities can be at risk …
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. Today, nearly one in three children in our nation is obese or overweight. is issue is even more severe in Indian Country as a study of four-year-olds found that obesity is two times more common among American Indian/Alaska Native children than any other racial or ethnic group studied.
Blue Green Algae
You may see these blooms on lakes throughout Wisconsin. They can be a variety of colors such as fluorescent blue, green, , red or brown. More than one color may be present. They may look like thick paint floating on the water and frequently give off a foul odor.
Advice on How to Stop Your Child from Being Bullied and Being a Bully
According to StopBullying.GOV, 1 in 4 students in the United States are bullied at school. Bullying will often affect a child’s academic performance in school and can even lead to …
Summer Day Camp: Bike Raffle Winner
The Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department teamed up with Education and other departments for the six week Summer Day Camp. During camp, Community Health Department Staff and Forest County …
Trails and Traditional Food
One, two, three miles on foot with a purpose, going somewhere, makes you feel good. The two trails listed here are places you can explore on foot. They have been seeded with white clover to provide a food source for various species of wildlife. The trails are mowed once a year by the Forestry department with financial assistance from the Department of Natural Resources, which makes it an excellent trail for hikers, hunters, skiers and mountain bikers.