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Jul 26

Greggo’s Restaurant Offers Healthy Options

A Community Transformation Grant (CTG) allows Ringgold County Public Health staff to work with local restaurants to highlight healthy options. Greggo’s owner Ryan Gregg agreed to meet with local dietician Katie Routh, RD LD, with whom CTG contracted to do menu consultations. They identified four menu options to be considered “heart healthy,” and designated those […]

Jul 26

School Starts August 20. Has Your 7th Grader Had a TDaP Vaccination?

All children entering 7th Grade this coming school year will be required to have a TDaP vaccination.  TDaP protects against three serious diseases:  tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (also called whooping cough).  This vaccine is especially important for older children and adults who will have close contact with newborn babies or infants younger than 1 year. […]

Jun 27

Growing Healthy Eating Habits

Adding healthy food to your diet can be as easy as growing a tomato plant or a pepper plant. Or choose your favorite fresh vegetable or fruit to grow. It’s not too late to add a potted plant on your porch or even plant many varieties of food bearing plants in a garden spot. Here are five […]

Jun 27

Twelve Things Babies Learn When We Read With Them

We all know that it’s good to read to our babies.  But what exactly are they learning?  Here are just some of the things your baby can learn as you read together: Books contain wonderful stories and songs that I can hear over and over again. Reading time is a time when I am held […]