By Kimberly Allbritton, Jefferson Co. Health Dept. Administrator This edition is addressed to all new and soon-to-be mothers in Jefferson County. August is National Breastfeeding Month. Doctors recommend breastfeeding babies from birth…
Category: Health
The Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership is committed to employee health by working with local employers
Story Courtesy of the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County If you could have a safer workplace, a cleaner workplace, a healthier workplace, a more productive workplace and it wouldn’t cost…
Give blood, save lives on May 14
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, May 14, Jefferson Somerset will be hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. While staff and students are invited to come and…
Dr. Barbara Thomas-Reddick
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Barbara Thomas-Reddick is the Sexual Violence Advocate for Jefferson and Madison Counties. She helps to counsel and relocate victims of abuse. Other duties required by her…
Do you get enough sleep?
Sleep deprivation is a public health crisis Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing. Inc. In order for adults to function well throughout their day, health professionals recommend that the average adult gets about seven…
Free Blood Pressure Self Monitoring classes start April 2
Are you concerned about your blood pressure and heart health? Do you have high blood pressure? Do you have family members who have suffered from a stroke or heart attack and you…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By Kimberly Allbritton Director, Jefferson County Health Dept. In February 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It has grown to be a rallying point for the…
The truth about Hospice: 10 common myths explained
Submitted by Rebaccah Lutz, of Big Bend Hospice At Big Bend Hospice, we often hear from patients and families who say they wish they would have called Hospice sooner. Several common myths…
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Sippy cups and your child’s teeth As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay…
Transitions offers free support to people with a life-limiting illness and their caregivers
Story Submitted When Mary Still’s husband, Albert, started showing signs of dementia, she knew she could no longer leave him at home alone. Albert has health problems including congestive heart failure and…
Healthy eating during the holiday season
By Kimberly Allbritton ‘Tis the season to eat, eat, eat. Every commercial ad encourages us to offer and consume food at holiday parties. If you don’t have time to cook, you are…
These important programs are growing, thanks to you
Story Submitted The Valor Program Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has made the highest commitment to Veteran-centric care as a partner of the national We Honor Veterans program. We are dedicated to recognizing…
Health calendar
Mondays/Thursdays/Saturdays/Sundays AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, at the Christ Episcopal Church Annex, 425 North Cherry Street. For more information call (850) 251-0278. Mondays Breastfeeding Support Classes at…
The Big Measles Scare of 2018
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been hard to miss – practically all over the internet, you might have seen the news articles that displayed the threat of measles and warned that…
In the blink of an eye: Lightning deaths hit alarming numbers
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. When you see a lightning strike a character in a cartoon movie, the victim’s hair gets whacky and the character gets a little shaken up. However, that’s…
The ethics of AIDS/HIV Living with HIV
Shattering myths and misconceptions Article Submitted by Cynthia Mahoney Since its sudden appearance in the United States in 1981, The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has claimed at least four million lives…
The Savvy Senior: What is COPD?
Dear Bob, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. What’s more, an estimated 24 million people have COPD today, but…
Health Department: Be strong. Be healthy. Be happy!
Hello everyone and welcome to our first health department article. We hope to share health information on different topics every month in the health section. Please feel free to contact us if…
Savvy Senior: How to prevent falls at home
Dear Worried: Falls are a big concern for many elderly seniors and their families. Each year, 1-in-3 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those…
Your wealth of health
Healthy bread options Bread is one of the staples in any Americans home. We use it for dipping, for sandwiches, and even as a side item. There are so many varieties that…