National Public Health Week

Join Us in Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 – 12, 2015

Show us how your family is making healthy choices

During the week of April 6-12, 2015, the FCP Community Health Department is celebrating National Public Health Week. This week is sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and focuses on recognizing the contributions of public health and highlighting issues that are important to improving our nation.

This year’s theme is “Making the U.S. the Healthiest Nation in One Generation — by 2030”. Improving the health of the nation starts with you and making sure that you are promoting health in your household and community. Follow the tips below for a safe and healthy life.

  • Eat Healthy. Fill your plate with a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy and lean protein. Decrease portion sizes. Avoid foods high in fat, sugar and sodium. Make water your beverage of choice.
  • Get Active. Adults should strive for 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days a week. Kids should be active 60 minutes a day. Find an activity that you enjoy. Make physical activity a family affair. Choose a variety of aerobic exercises such as walking, biking or swimming. Incorporate strength and flexibility exercises into your daily physical activity routines.
  • Avoid Commercial Tobacco. If you currently smoke or use chewing tobacco, ask your provider about tobacco cessation options or take advantage of the FCP Community Health Department’s Tobacco Cessation Incentive Program.
  • Drink in Moderation. Limit your alcohol intake to 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink a day for women. Seek professional help if you feel like you are unable to control your drinking.
  • Protect Yourself. Always wear a helmet when bicycling or using an ATV or motorcycle. Wear a seat belt every time you ride in a vehicle. Use sunscreen and insect repellent when outdoors.
  • Manage Stress. Take time to relax. Balance work, home, and play. Strive for 7-9 hours of sleep a night; kids should get more. Get support from your family, friends and medical professionals if you need it. Everyone needs help from time-to-time.
  • Practice Safe Sex. Use condoms correctly and consistently. Get tested for STIs regularly; always know your status. Stop in the FCP Community Health Department and ask for a brown bag. Condoms are FREE to tribal members and their families.
  • Make Prevention a Priority. Many health conditions are preventable and can be detected early through regular checkups with your provider. Talk to your provider about screenings and tests that you may be due for.
  • Stay up-to-date on Immunizations. Immunizations are extremely important, not only for your health, but for the health of the community. Immunizations protect individuals from harmful, even deadly diseases that can spread easily. Talk to your provider to see if your child is up-to-date on childhood immunizations and what immunizations you may be due for.

In honor of National Public Health Week, the FCP Community Health Department invites you to submit pictures to show us how you are practicing healthy behaviors in your household and community. Be sure to include the names of the individuals in the pictures. These will be displayed in the Community Health Department during April and May.

Pictures can be dropped off in the department, emailed to Lorrie.Shepard@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov or mailed

FCP Community Health Department
Attention: Lorrie Shepard
P.O. Box 396
Crandon WI, 54501

For more information about National Public Health Week and what you can do to get involved visit: http://www.nphw.org/