Honoring Mother’s Day When Mom Has Alzheimer’s
Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be bittersweet and challenging when mom is living with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day, however, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia. To help these families with Mother’s Day celebrations, the Alzheimer’s Association offers these tips:*Take a person-centered approach. Focus on what is […]
Announcements About COVID-19 from the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is alerting the public to two key announcements regarding COVID-19 in the United States:*First, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will expire at the end of the day on May 11th.*Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new, simplified recommendations about COVID vaccines […]
Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) Unveils Findings from the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) just unveiled the findings of its 2022 Community Health Assessment (called the CHA). The CHA is a comprehensive tool that helps the UGPHD and partner organizations understand the health status of the Wyandotte County community. The CHA gathers data from community members through surveys, focus groups and community […]
New Announcements About COVID-19 from the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is alerting the public to two key announcements regarding COVID-19 in the United States:*First, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will expire at the end of the day on May 11th.*Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new, simplified recommendations about COVID vaccines […]
How to provide good nutrition to your children
Commentary by Chara A healthy diet is important for children.Research shows that a well-balanced diet provides children with the proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates they need for growth and development. In addition, a healthy diet improves cognitive function and memory concentration, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.If […]
Toda la información que necesita saber sobre el consumo de marihuana y la salud cardiovascular
Según la American Heart Association, el consumo de marihuana está científicamente relacionado con un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades cardiovasculares, así como ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales. DALLAS, 18 de abril de 2023 — La legalización de la marihuana, tanto para uso médico como recreativo, se extiende cada vez más en los EE. UU. La American Heart […]
How the UGPHD Environmental Health DivisionProtects Our Air and Water Quality, and Children
When most of us living in Wyandotte County think of the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD), we think of children getting immunized, new moms and families getting assistance through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, or people getting COVID-19 vaccinations or testing at one of the Department’s vaccination centers during the pandemic.But what […]
MyPlate.gov helpful for creating balanced meals
Commentary by Chara It can be challenging to eat a balanced meal.Fortunately, there are websites that are helpful in creating nutritionally balanced meals. An excellent one is MyPlate.gov.Offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the website helps you organize your plates of food through tools that allow you to set goals, find healthy recipes and […]
Online tools to live a healthier lifestyle
By Teresa Siqueira Playing sports or regular exercise as part of your daily routine is a key component of healthy living. Not only does getting proper exercise help you physically, but it also has positive effects on mental health. Many people don’t get the necessary exercise, which may lead to many problems, including heart disease […]
Obesity rates continue increasing in U.S.
By Tere Siqueira Percentages top 40 percent for most races/ethnicitiesObesity is a growing public health concern in the United States, particularly among minority communities – and a recent study shows it has a disproportionate impact on minority communities.Statistics from the “2022 State of Obesity” report indicate that obesity rates vary among U.S. racial and ethnic […]