Ice Fishing Safety
Heading to the ice fishing shanty this weekend? Even though the ice is frozen, fish can still take in pollutants from their environment and food. If you eat your “catch of the day”, follow these tips for eating safe fish
Health Education Materials
Smoking Cessation Offered at FCP Health & Wellness Center
If you are a smoker, quitting is the most important step in improving your health and protecting your lungs. The good news, it is NEVER too late to quit. There …
EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES ON THE WAY
As temperatures drop, take steps to stay warm Forest County Potawatomi Community—Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted for much of the state next week, and Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness …
February is Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused …
FCP Tribal Wellvation Program New Year, New You- Need some help?
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.
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.
Stages of Behavior – Change
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.
Holiday Weight Management
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.
December is Safe Toys & Gifts Month
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 …
State Health Agency Urges Safety when Processing, Cooking, and Eating Wild Game
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 …