Environmental Health Day
Environmental Health: Climate change, pollution, natural disasters, radon poisoning, etc. are a few environmental health concerns that happen in our nation every year. Climate change effects our health in different …
Health Education Materials
Communicable Diseases Day
Communicable Diseases: Commonly known as, infectious diseases, are caused by microorganisms which can spread person to person. Communicable diseases can be prevented by vaccines, good handwashing, seeking medical help, using …
National Public Health Week 2018
National Public Health Week takes place April 3rd– 6th, 2018. The theme for this year is “Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing Our Future Together.” Come join the Community Health Department and …
A Fun Day Fishing & Snowshoeing
Saturday, February 24th started off foggy, but it didn’t take long for the sun to burst through and brighten up the morning. Like the sunshine, everyone was in bright spirits at Devil’s Lake for the fishing and snowshoeing event.
NB3 FIT 2017
During the week of November 5 through 11, 2017, thousands of Native American youth participated in NB3 Fit Week. This week was created by the Notah Begay III Foundation to …
Develop a Dream and Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Having good dreams and setting good goals is an important part of a person’s health and wellness life journey. Dreams and goals give direction and motivation.
Childhood Obesity Awareness
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month provides a chance for all of us to learn more about this serious health condition. While there is no simple solution, there are many ways communities can support children with their journey to good health.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, the FCP Health & Wellness Center is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point in their lives.
2017 Fall Hike
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, 20 FCP Tribal Members and their families joined the Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department for the 8th Annual Fall Hike. This fun packed agenda included hikes totaling 6 miles on the Ice Age Trail, at Rib Mountain State Park, and the Dells of the Eau Claire.
Why Hurt People, Hurt People
Bullying is a familiar word for many of us who are currently or have attended school. Bullying is not unique to school though, in fact, many of us may experience …