Public Health Departments – We’re Here for You!
Public health protects and promotes the health of people and the communities where they live, work, learn, and play every day.
Vision and Hearing Screenings: A Priority for Your Child
The Moultrie County Health Department conducts vision and hearing screenings throughout the year for children ages 3-18. We do this because a child’s vision and hearing can be critical to their physical and mental health and development.
Children and Food Choking: A Preventable Hazard
The most common cause of nonfatal choking in young children is food. Recent statistics indicate that 12,000 children are taken to a hospital emergency room each year with injuries from food choking. Sadly, a child dies from these incidents every five days in the U.S.
Strep Infection: It May Be More Than Just a Sore Throat
Anyone is susceptible to strep, especially children and seniors. Individuals in congregate care settings, schools, and daycares may be at higher risk of exposure if an illness occurs in that facility. As of February 2023, the number of cases nationally reached a 12-month high.
Healthy Eating Habits: A Plan for Supporting a Healthier Life
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to assist all individuals in tailoring their personal food preferences into a nutritious, balanced diet that they can sustain and benefit from for their entire life. Research shows a routine pattern of healthy food choices and eating habits can significantly improve health.
Norovirus: How You Can Help Prevent Infection and Spread
Norovirus is a highly contagious group of viruses currently circulating in the US. Norovirus, sometimes called the “stomach flu,” typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Mild fever and aches are also possible. Some cases of the virus can become severe.
The WIC Program: Helping Families as Food Costs Rise
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program funded and administered by the USDA. The program provides nutritional health information and benefits for Women, Infants, and Children. Certified WIC staff are typically Registered Nurses or Dieticians who assist clients with other resources and services to meet their needs.
Spring Weather Safety: It’s Time to Prepare
Weather officials agree that North America, particularly the United States, has the world's most severe weather extremes. No other place on earth has the same hazardous array of severe thunderstorms, lightning strikes, tornadoes, and floods.
Daylight Savings Time and the Safety of Your Home
Daylight savings time (DST) begins March 12, 2023, at 2:00 am. This day also reminds us to reset our clocks (spring forward 1 hour in the spring of the year) and replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in our homes.
Healthy Habits: Choices for a Healthier Life
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adopting 5 healthy habits for better heart health and prevention of other chronic diseases.