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Healthy Fats: Choosing What’s Beneficial to Your Health
Health experts understand something important: Some fats are not only healthy, but they’re also essential and have a positive impact on overall health.
When severe weather strikes, quick decisions matter. Understanding common weather hazards and knowing how to respond can help reduce the risk of injury and keep your family safer. Please consider sharing this post with family and friends.
www.moultriehealth.org/news/spring-weather-preparedness-essential-safety-tips/.
Spring Weather Preparedness: Essential Safety Tips | Moultrie County Health Department
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Springtime often brings unpredictable and occasionally hazardous weather patterns. Welcome to spring weather in Illinois! Experiencing the return of warm weather and all it brings is always refreshing...
When children struggle with vision or hearing, it can affect much more than their eyes or ears. It can also affect reading, learning, behavior, communication, and confidence.
In this article, the MCHD explains why vision and hearing screenings matter, what symptoms may indicate a problem, and how these painless screenings can be completed in less than 30 minutes, with results available immediately.
Please read and share this important information with other families. It's available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/vision-and-hearing-screenings-a-priority-for-your-child/.
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Heart disease remains a serious health concern for women, and recognizing the signs of a heart attack can save lives. Because symptoms in women may look different from the “classic” warning signs people often hear about, awareness is especially important.
Please take a moment to review and share this important information. The MCHD also offers more information about women's health at www.moultriehealth.org/news/womens-healthcare-10-essential-topics-women-should-address-proactively/.
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Pregnancy can bring many questions, and having support early can help families feel more prepared and confident. WIC offers important resources for eligible participants, including healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and more.
Pregnancy support may be available right now through WIC. Please contact the MCHD's WIC office at (217) 728-4114 for more information. Additional online information is available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/prenatal-care-and-its-importance-to-expectant-mothers/#:~:text=Are%20....
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Good handwashing habits help protect your health, your family, and your community. Because germs can spread quickly from hands to surfaces, food, and other people, it is important to wash our hands properly.
This graphic offers a simple reminder of the 5 key steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. A few seconds at the sink can make a big difference.
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