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2020
December
- December 7 - What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? (doc | pdf)
- December 14 - Stay safe on ice this winter (doc | pdf)
- December 21 - Help managing anxiety after loss (doc | pdf)
- December 28 - Know your limits when it comes to alcohol (doc | pdf)
November
- November 2 – Coping with Covid-19 (doc | pdf)
- November 9 – Take steps to help prevent falls (doc | pdf)
- November 16 – Seek help for the Baby Blues (doc | pdf)
- November 23 – What is resilience? (doc | pdf)
- November 30 – Mental Health in the workplace (doc | pdf)
October
- October 5 - October is breast cancer awareness month (doc | pdf)
- October 12 – What is autism spectrum disorder? (doc | pdf)
- October 19 – Healthy tips for raising children (doc | pdf)
- October 26 – Tips for treating psoriasis (doc | pdf)
September
- September 1 – Talking with your children about COVID-19 (doc | pdf)
- September 7 – The warning signs of suicide (doc | pdf)
- September 14 – What is osteoarthritis (doc | pdf)
- September 21 – Learn more about acne (doc | pdf)
- September 28 – What is prostate cancer (doc | pdf)
August
- August 10 – How to buy or make a mask (doc | pdf)
- August 17 – Backyard safety for children (doc | pdf)
- August 24 – How to care for someone with COVID-19 at home (doc | pdf)
- August 31 – Physical activity improves health at any age (doc | pdf)
July
- July 6 - Finding a new normal (doc | pdf)
- July 13 - Cancer and fatigue (doc | pdf)
- July 20 – Do you get heartburn (doc | pdf)
- July 27 – The importance of reading to your child (doc | pdf)
March
- March 2 – Diagnosis, treatment of a common eye disease (doc | pdf)
- March 9 – Easy ways to eat more fruit and vegetables (doc | pdf)
- March 16 – Being grateful promotes happiness, a positive outlook (doc | pdf)
- March 23 – Share kindness to boost your happiness (doc | pdf)
February
- February 3 – Start a smoke-free and vape-free life (doc | pdf)
- February 10 – Eat healthy for your heart (doc | pdf)
- February 17 – How to recognize and deal with anxiety (doc | pdf)
- February 24 – Cannabis edibles aren’t risk free (doc | pdf)
January
- January 6 – Making positive steps toward your health goals (doc | pdf)
- January 13 – Swallowing button batteries is dangerous (doc | pdf)
- January 20 – Advance care planning helps you document your healthcare wishes (doc | pdf)
- January 27 – Supporting a friend with mental health issues (doc | pdf)
2019
December
- December 2 – How to stay involved in your child’s education (doc | pdf)
- December 9 – Coping with grief during the holiday season (doc | pdf)
- December 16 – Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season (doc | pdf)
- December 23 – Tips to stay stress-free during the holiday season (doc | pdf)
- December 30 – Know your limits this holiday season (doc | pdf)
November
- November 4 – Soothe a crying baby (doc | pdf)
- November 11 – November is fall prevention month (doc | pdf)
- November 18 – Healthy Holiday Eating (doc | pdf)
- November 25 – Helping your child deal with aggression (doc | pdf)
October
- October 1 – National Seniors Day (doc | pdf)
- October 7 – Fire Prevention Week (doc | pdf)
- October 14 – Breast Cancer Screening (doc | pdf)
- October 21 – Keep your kids safe at Halloween (doc | pdf)
- October 28 – Healthy Drinks during the Holiday Season (doc | pdf)
September
- September 3 – Alzheimer’s awareness month (doc | pdf)
- September 9 – September is prostate cancer awareness month (doc | pdf)
- September 16 – Healthy ideas for back-to-school snacks (doc | pdf)
- September 23 – Look for ways to lower your stress (doc | pdf)
- September 30 – Tips on avoiding peanuts and tree nuts (doc | pdf)
August
- August 6 – Enjoy a meatless meal (doc | pdf)
- August 12 – Healthy celebrations for young children (doc | pdf)
- August 19 – Healthy ideas for back-to-school snacks (doc | pdf)
- August 26 – Try trendy, healthy food in a bowl (doc | pdf)
July
- July 2 – Online continuing care directory now live! (doc | pdf)
- July 8 – Immunization protects against illness (doc | pdf)
- July 15 – Preventing hepatitis B (doc | pdf)
- July 22 – Eating healthy during barbecue season (doc | pdf)
- July 29 – Are you vaping, or do you know someone that is? (doc | pdf)