With summer in full swing, biking offers an excellent recreational activity for all. Before jumping on a bike, it’s important that we review the following checklist before we head out for a ride.
With summer in full swing, now is the perfect opportunity to enjoy nature and the activity of hiking. Hiking not only offers the ability to connect with nature, but also promotes a healthy lifestyle and mental health wellbeing. According to the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association, individuals are recommended to receive 30 minutes of physical activity five days each week. Physical activity, like hiking, has many health benefits including significantly lowering one’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
The FCP Community Health Department is seeking input from the FCP Community with regard to health issues which affect our Tribal community.
The Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department is conducting its second Community Health Assessment. The aim of this assessment is to identify the major needs and concerns of the Forest …
Healthy – to some, this may be a person wearing a small pant size, eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, and exercising every day. However, to achieve optimal …
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages us to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2017 “PUT YOUR BEST FORK FORWARD” serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices.
Sledding is one example of how youth and families can remain physically active during the winter months. The American Heart Association recommends that youth get at least 60 minutes of …
Each year, there are approximately 88,000 deaths as a result of alcohol abuse and 75,702 drug and opioid deaths as a result of overdoses in the United States. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 175 million people have used alcohol within the past year
Your breath shortens, you feel discomfort in your chest and upper body, and start to feel light-headed – You may be experiencing a heart attack. Wisconsin is one of the states with the highest death rates as a result of heart attack and stroke. Approximately, 17 million people die each year of heart related issues and heart disease is the first leading cause death among American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) (CDC, 2014).
The Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department is preparing to conduct its second Community Health Assessment in 2017. The aim of the assessment is to identify major needs and concerns of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, so the Community Health Department and others can better serve YOU.