Staying Happy when the Weather is SAD
If you are feeling the cold, in your mood as well as your body, you are not alone. Short and grey days, less time to do fun activities, and the [...]
What about when the days are not so merry and bright?
This time of year can be filled with joy, family gatherings, and holiday excitement, and can also be challenging for many people for a variety of very valid reasons. As [...]
Food Safety: The holiday experience everyone appreciates!
As the fall and winter holidays approach and we prepare for big meals with family and friends, keep in mind that no one wants to spend time being ill from [...]
Get Ready to Quit Now!
Most tobacco users have probably already heard about the importance of quitting tobacco use, whether from their healthcare provider or loved ones concerned about having them around for a long [...]
Beware the Mouth Monsters!
October is Dental Hygiene Month, and it ends with the biggest candy event of the year – Halloween! Along with superheroes, video game characters, Barbie variations, and pets dressed as [...]
Healthy Living in Older Age
September is healthy aging month, which celebrates aging and focuses on the positive aspects of growing older and how we can stay healthy in body and mind. It is also [...]
Their safety depends on us all.
With school about to be in session again, NCHD wants to remind everyone that the safety of children on our streets and roads depends on all of us. The majority [...]
Stay Safe Out There
The rate of fatalities from vehicle crashes is disproportionately high on rural roads compared to urban roads when assessed against population and total vehicle miles driven. Data from the Governors [...]
Who? What? How?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and is also Teen Self-Esteem Month. National Teen Self-Esteem Month is a designated time for parents, educators, and the community to focus on supporting [...]