WIC Families Develop Healthy Eating Habits
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is not merely a resource for nutritious foods.
Understanding How Vaccines Work
Vaccines are among the most significant advancements in modern medicine. Let’s examine how vaccines work and help our bodies build immunity.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers
The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) is pleased to sponsor a Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. It is offered at the Arthur Public Library beginning February 19, 2025. This six-week program will be offered every Wednesday from February 19 to March 26, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 12 p.m.
Shoveling Snow: Health and Safety Tips
Chilly Midwest winters often bring snow and the task of clearing our driveways and sidewalks. Let’s consider the risks of this activity and how it impacts our well-being.
Checking on Your Neighbor When It Matters
Checking on your neighbor when severe weather threatens is more than a kind gesture. It’s a crucial step toward protecting those in need.
Reducing Christmas Holiday Stress
Christmas holidays often promise warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. High expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures can create a season of exhaustion.
Giving Our Seniors the Gift of Connection
Christmas is hailed as a season of love, joy, and togetherness. Yet, for many seniors, it can be a time of loneliness and isolation. This year, let’s make a conscious effort to give the gift of connection.
Carbon Monoxide: An Increasing Threat in Winter Months
As outside temperatures fall, we close our windows and set our home thermostats higher. However, our efforts to warm our homes may also increase our risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and poisoning.
How Does Loneliness Contribute to Dementia?
Prolonged loneliness doesn’t only affect emotions. It also strains our physical and mental health and can increase our risk of dementia. Fortunately, there are a variety of things we can do to maintain our mental and physical health and even reduce our dementia risk.
Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Prepare Your Turkey and Trimmings Safely
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family gatherings, and, of course, a delicious feast. Unfortunately, mishandling your turkey and trimmings can lead to foodborne illnesses that can spoil the holiday for you and your loved ones.