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Rules of the Road for the New School Year
School is back in session, and traffic patterns have changed almost overnight. School buses are out and about, children are walking or riding bicycles to school, and parents and teen drivers fill parking lots and drop-off lanes. Here are some important reminders to keep kids safe >
When it comes to breast cancer, knowledge can lead to action. Click on the image below to learn more about breast cancer symptoms, risk reduction, and the importance of early detection.
Breast Cancer Awareness: How Knowledge Influences Outcomes | Moultrie County Health Department
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Understand how symptom detection, risk reduction, and early diagnosis can improve survival rates. Breast cancer is a formidable adversary. Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers diagnosed ...
Checking your pet for ticks can help protect the whole family.
Dogs can pick up ticks while walking through grass, wooded areas, or other outdoor spaces and carry them back home. A careful tick check can help you find ticks before they attach to your pet or potentially find their way to you or someone else in your household.
The graphic below shows some of the places you shouldn't overlook when checking your pet for ticks.
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Don't wait for a tornado warning to decide what you'll do.
Knowing your safe location, keeping an emergency kit nearby, and making sure everyone in your household understands the plan can save valuable time when severe weather threatens.
Use today's graphic as a reminder to make or review your family's tornado safety plan before you need it.
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Could WIC help your family? It may be worth finding out.
WIC supports eligible families with children under age 5 by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and other valuable resources. Even if you're unsure whether your family qualifies, the Moultrie County Health Department can help you learn more.
Call 217-728-4114 to ask about eligibility or schedule a WIC appointment.
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Would you recognize the signs of a heart attack in yourself—or in a woman you love?
Some heart attack symptoms may be easy to overlook or attribute to something else. Learning the warning signs can help you recognize a possible emergency and get medical help quickly.
The image below highlights five heart attack symptoms commonly experienced by women. Knowing them could make an important difference when every minute counts.
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