COVID-19: The Latest Information and Recommendations From the CDC and WHO You may be tired of hearing about COVID-19, but that indicates that it’s still a big issue. However, the information you’re hearing is different because at-home testing kits are readily available. Many COVID cases aren’t reported as frequently as they were at the pandemic’s […]
iMAD 2022 Newsletter
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. And while the efforts made by the nation, our state, and even within our own county have shown that the lessons have been effective, there is still a ton of work to be done. “The birth rate for youth ages 15 to 19 reached a historic low in […]
There is something to be said about placing a Band-Aid over your child’s knee when they fall down. Physical injuries are seen rather easily, allowing you as a parent the opportunity to make it all better. But what about mental health pitfalls? Mental health is just as important as physical health, however, it is much […]
There is no easy way to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol, but it’s an incredibly important conversation to have. Your children look to you to guide them on what to do or not to do, whether they act like they’re listening to you or not. The key to beginning to talk to […]
iMAD is the name of our sexual health education program that stands for “I Make a Difference”. We believe that each of our students has the power to make a huge difference in their own life, the lives of others, and our community at large. The iMAD Program is one of the many programs offered by […]
Heartland Rural Health Network – 2020 Quarter 4 Newsletter on rural health is here! Recently, Heartland Rural Health Network released its latest quarterly newsletter. Our latest edition includes ~ Network Updates: How HRHN is Making a Difference Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recognition Telehealth Provider Survey Infant & Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Member Updates: Member Spotlight: Tri-County […]
We Think Twice is a youth-driven social media campaign that empowers teens to build knowledge and skills to form health relationships, set goals for the future, and feel confident in their decision not to have sex, use drugs, drink, smoke, or engage in other risky behaviors. The campaign, launched by the Family and Youth Services […]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In fact, it is America’s 6thleading cause of death. Alzheimer’s took my grandmother, Doris, from us in 2019. Here is a little about her journey. Like many aging Americans, my grandmother struggled with her memory […]
Heartland Rural Health Network – 2020 Quarter 2 Newsletter on rural health is here! Recently, Heartland Rural Health Network released its latest quarterly newsletter featuring sections on Child Abuse Prevention Month COVID-19 Myths and Facts Let’s Talk About Mental Health Teleworking – the New Norm at HRHN Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Remembering Doris Self-Care amid […]
