3 Daily Self-Care Tips
While the pandemic has certainly affected many of us in our mental health, it’s a topic that was already slowly but surely gaining momentum in how we view our whole health. So the question is what do you do to take care of your mental health when things to worry over are abundant? Answer: you […]
Coronavirus Tracking August 13, 2021
Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palua, Republic of Marshall Islands, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 36,268,057 reported cases and 617,096 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director […]
Helping Kids Succeed through Structure
It’s that time of year again when kids start returning to school for a new year of fun, building relationships, and of course getting an education! This could be through means of homeschooling, distance learning, or attending a physical school building. Regardless, there are things parents and guardians can do to help children succeed. According […]
Coronavirus Tracking August 6, 2021
Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! Postdated. Data as of: August 8, 2021 These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palua, Republic of Marshall Islands, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 35,665,877 reported cases and 614,291 reported deaths […]
Building Your First Aid Kit
Sometimes we stumble, bump into things, or find ourselves feeling less than our best without any given warning. Keeping a first aid kit handy and stocked can be a big help when we either need to care of ourselves or need to contain and sterilize something prior to seeking professional care. Here are a few […]
Heat Related Illnesses
In the hot summer months, we know it’s important to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take breaks from the sun when possible. But what are the consequences of not doing those things? Heat related illness. The thing is, heat related illness can look different for different people. According to the CDC, the more extreme consequences […]
Health and Hydration
While it’s not always our favorite beverage, we all know that water is essential for health. But why? What is it about water intake that is so important for the human body? Below, we have a few facts to answer that question! First, we have what happens when we are dehydrated- meaning we haven’t been […]
Tips to Using Sunscreen Correctly
July and August are often the months where people all over the country make the most of the summer weather by getting some sunshine. Naturally, spending some time outdoors means taking care to protect ourselves by hydrating and wearing sunscreen. But are you using the right type of sunscreen to protect yourself, and are you […]
Sports Physicals for Kids Health
When Fall comes around, there are lots of opportunities for kids to play sports. We can all agree that we want our teams to be as healthy as possible when playing for school, in a league, at church, or anywhere else. Even though we are just getting into the swing of Summer, it’s not too […]
5 Tips for Fireworks Safety
Many of us look forward to the bright spectacle of a fireworks show at the center of many Fourth of July celebrations. But as beautiful as the lights can be, we shouldn’t forget that fireworks can be dangerous. With the holiday this coming weekend, we have 5 Tips for Fireworks Safety to prevent injuries so […]
