Community Health: Education, Prevention & Inspiration 2024

September is traditionally the month when we begin to think about all things related to fall: kids returning to school, sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and the upcoming holiday season. As we progress into fall and both temperatures and leaves begin to drop, often cold and flu numbers begin to rise...

The arts play an important part in our lives and health. Creative expression and art appreciation connect us to the world and help us learn, teach, and communicate. Growing research indicates that art promotes physical and mental well-being and helps the body and mind heal and unwind. Music, dance...

Substances, such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl are all ones that the public may know can be bought and consumed illicitly. Recently, though, another substance has emerged as one of concern for public health and other officials: xylazine. Xylazine (a.k.a “tranq” or “tranq dope”)...

As New Year’s resolutions start to fade and the approach of summer suddenly comes into view, it is easy to get discouraged with trying to eat healthier. Instead of throwing in the towel, how about throwing on the broccoli?  Why not try embracing a plant-based diet to add some spring to your...