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Jul 31

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month.  The purpose of this observance is to highlight the importance of immunizations, one of the top 20 public health accomplishments of the 20th century, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While immunizations have significantly reduced the incidence of many serious infectious diseases, vaccination rates for some […]

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Jun 27

Changes Coming to the Parents as Teachers Program in Ringgold County

Since 1999, Ringgold County Parents as Teachers (PAT) has served families of young children by providing developmental education, screenings, and resource linkage through both home-based visits and group connection activities. Although the program will be ending through Ringgold County this month, the services will continue on through Southwestern Community College (SWCC). SWCC currently provides PAT […]

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Jun 27

World Hepatitis Awareness Day is July 28

Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It’s commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins, and alcohol. Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease that occurs when your body makes antibodies against […]

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Jun 27

July is UV Safety Month, Protect Your Skin!

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. During the month of July, join us in taking action to prevent skin cancer and reduce […]

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