Health Education
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- Published on Monday, 17 March 2014 10:07
Protect Yourself from STDs
Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea and chlamydia and most persons that are infected do not have any symptoms. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that individuals, aged 13-64 get tested for HIV once in their lifetime and those with risk factors (unprotected sex, needle sharing, multiple partners) get tested more frequently. Sexually transmitted diseases are just infections and they infect people regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Both gonorrhea and chlamydia can be cured with the right medication, but they can cause serious health conditions in men and women if not treated. If not treated, these infections can make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant.
Health Education
- Girl's Health
- Button Battery Safety Tips
- Educating Students about the Health Risks of Tobacco
- CDC E-Cigarette Press Release - More than 16 million children live in states where they can buy e-cigarettes legally
- Planning and Policy Development Action Plan FY 2008
- Andrew County Health Department Community Report
- Healthy Heart Publications
Maintain a Healthy Brain
Your heart, your brain, your body — the health of all three are connected. Here are a few steps you can take to maintain your overall health and reduce your risk factors for dementia:
Get active
If it's good for your heart, then it's good for your brain. Since African- Americans have a higher rate of vascular (stroke-related) disease — which may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment — it's important to engage in physical activity to reduce your risk.
Watch your blood pressure numbers
Prevention or control of high blood pressure helps maintain a healthy brain and promotes overall health. Adopt a fitness routine, eat healthy foods, don't smoke and work to maintain a healthy weight.
Manage your cholesterol levels
A healthy brain and heart depend on maintaining normal cholesterol levels. Engage in regular physical activity and eat a diet low in saturated fat and high in fiber.
Prevent or control diabetes
Take steps to reduce your risk for diabetes by maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active. Prevention or control of diabetes promotes a healthy brain.
Overall wellness
African-Americans are at greater risk than white Americans for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Because brain and heart health are so closely linked, it's important to take good care of both. In addition, stay socially and mentally active to make sure your brain and your body can perform at their best.
Sports Safety
Holiday Education
Dental Education
- Tooth Eruption Chart
- Primary Tooth Development
- Permanent Tooth Development
- Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
- Simple Steps for Children's Smiles
- Brush Up Quiz
- Coloring Book for Children
- Children's Brushing Activity Sheets
- Dental Checklist
- Toothbrush Storage in Child Care Facilities
Clean Hands Education
- Hand Washing
- Hand Washing Fact Sheet
- If Soap and Clean water are not available
- Coloring Book for Children