Spring Message
As we welcome the spring holiday season, the Moultrie County Health Department staff wishes each of you a spirit of renewed hope and energy.
The Next Solar Eclipse: How to Watch This Event Safely
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. When this occurs, the moon blocks the Sun's light and casts a shadow on certain parts of the Earth. The next solar eclipse will occur over parts of the Midwest on April 8, 2024.
Ensuring Easter Egg Safety for a Joyful and Healthy Event
Many of us have childhood memories of decorating and hunting “real” Easter eggs. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers valuable advice to ensure your Easter egg fun is safe and healthy. Susan Conley, Director of Food Safety Education, underscores the importance of careful preparation concerning hard-boiled eggs.
Women’s Healthcare: 10 Essential Topics Women Should Address Proactively
A woman's health encompasses many aspects, from reproductive health to disease prevention and healthy aging. In this article, we'll discuss ten crucial aspects of women's healthcare.
A Heart-Healthy Plan: Monitoring Your Cardiovascular Health
Your heart is unquestionably one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It continually pumps blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Therefore, keeping your heart healthy is essential for a long and active life. Fortunately, regular medical check-ups, routine labs, and other tests can help monitor your cardiovascular health and detect potential problems early. This article raises the importance of heart health and a plan of care you should consider.
Wintertime Indoor Exercise: Healthy and Cost-Effective
Physical inactivity can lead to weight gain, decreased cardiovascular health, and a potential decline in your mental well-being. To counteract these effects, find ways to include indoor physical activity in your daily routine. Here are some good ideas about how increasing your indoor activity can benefit you and some helpful tips to get moving at home today.
Children and Lead Exposure: What Parents Need to Know
Lead exposure is a serious health concern for children, with potentially devastating consequences. Unfortunately, lead exposure in children can occur and accumulate almost undetected. Parents and caregivers should be vigilant for potential sources of lead in their children’s environment.
Heart Health: 10 Resolutions You Should Start Today
Maintaining good heart health is more crucial than ever. That’s not surprising, considering the constant demands of work, family, and daily life. Neglecting our cardiovascular well-being is tempting until a problem occurs and gets our attention.
Family Case Management and its Vital Role in Public Health
New families with young children often face unexpected challenges. From managing hectic work and personal schedules to navigating medical and social concerns, these families may need support to ensure they can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This is where Family Case Management steps in, and serves families with young children by providing information and services to help them access health care and other resources.
E-Cigarette Use Ban in Illinois Indoor Public Spaces
The Illinois Department of Public Health has released information about a new law that addresses a public health issue concerning vaping. The new law started January 1, 2024, and will ban the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public spaces.