Get to Know Food Labels
There are only a few types of foods that are exempt from nutrition fact labeling; these foods include raw fruits, vegetables, and fish. In fact, most products sold at your [...]
Tips to Better Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Most people know that the key to managing a healthy weight is by maintaining a nutritional diet. But good nutrition goes beyond keeping off the weight. The right balance of [...]
Love Those Tiny Teeth
The popular misconception that primary teeth aren’t as important, because they aren’t permanent, contributes to the reason dental disease is the most common childhood chronic illness and unmet health need [...]
GET READY, SET… SNOW! – Planning for Winter Weather
As we move into January, historically it being our coldest and March our snowiest month, there is a possibility of some severe winter storms in our near future. Storms can [...]
Food Safety Before, During and After a Power Outage
Power outages can happen for many reasons and in our rural communities, it can stay off for multiple days. As severe winter storm season approaches, the chances of power outage [...]
Spread Joy, Not COVID-19 – Plan for Holiday Travel Early
The holidays are fast approaching and like last year, COVID-19 cases are increasing which means that we need to be more thoughtful around planning our holiday visits to high risk [...]
Don’t Tell Me Why to Quit, Tell Me How.
Most tobacco users know too well the benefits of quitting such as improved energy, healthier skin and most importantly preventing lung cancer, one of the most common and deadliest of [...]
The Best Defense for Fall Illnesses is Prevention
Once again, cold and flu season is upon us. Each year, it varies in length but usually lasts from October through May. It’s important this year to have a good [...]
There is a Fall Triple Threat – RSV, Influenza and COVID-19
This fall, it’s especially important to get vaccinated since flu is not the only respiratory illness to be concerned about. Since August, there has been an increased spread of the [...]