Learn more about Suicide Prevention Month: Shining A Light in the Dark (By Abigail Smedly, CCPH)
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and though this can often be an upsetting topic, it’s an important one to address in order to both prevent and heighten awareness efforts. Suicide is a deeply distressing event that can affect individuals from all backgrounds, communities, and cultures, regardless of age or gender. However, with increased awareness, education, and support, we can take…
What the Health Blog- Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Field (By Andrea Carlstrom, Director, Chaffee County Public Health) Now that the public health system is settling into a routine disease control mentality on how we all learn to live with COVID-19 and future variants of it, I’d like to share a few lessons that I have learned (or confirmed) along…
Learn more about Loneliness Can Be Lethal (by Molly Bischoff)
Loneliness Can Be Lethal (by Molly Bischoff) Did you know, loneliness can have the health effects on a person equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? Read that again, 15 cigarettes! (Source: https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20180504/loneliness-rivals-obesity-smoking-as-health-risk) This is a very alarming yet enlightening statement. Thus, your physical health is directly affected by your perceived social interaction with others. Individuals who feel socially isolated…
Are Your Medications Causing Nutrient Depletions? (by Lucas Smith, Buena Vista Drug) Medications can be very useful to help cure, control, and manage symptoms of diseases that affect a variety of people. The process of developing and using medications has changed over time. Many years ago, medications were often substances derived from plants and other items in our environment. These…
Learn more about Staying Tick Safe in the Outdoors! (by Monica White)
Staying Tick Safe in the Outdoors! (by Monica White) Have you been hearing about Lyme disease in the news or during conversations with neighbors? Perhaps you, or someone you know, has had an experience with Lyme or one of the many other tick-borne diseases that exist in the US? Whether it’s a brief encounter, or an enduring battle lasting many…
Learn more about What breast cancer screenings do I need? (By Shelley Schreiner)
What breast cancer screenings do I need? October is Breast Health Awareness Month! It’s a great time to get serious about breast health and breast cancer screenings. But knowing what screenings you need when (not to mention paying for them) can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help. The first step in monitoring your breast health is to learn what’s normal…
Learn more about Flu Vaccine Myths (by Emily Anderson)
Flu Vaccine Myths Influenza vaccination is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy this winter. There are many myths floating around about the flu shot, and I am going to bust those myths one by one! Myth #1: The flu shot gave me the flu. It is scientifically impossible for the flu shot to give…
Learn more about Is CBD Right for Me? (by Lucas Smith, PharmD)
Is CBD right for me? As a pharmacist I have had many questions from my community about CBD, marijuana, and other hemp based products. In most of those circumstances I recommend full spectrum hemp oil. Chances are if you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, migraine headaches, loss of motor control, depression/anxiety, or insomnia,…
Learn more about The Single Best Drink for Your Health (Dr. Mike Evans video posted by Mike Orrill)
Nothing could be more simple or easy. Watch this 4-minute animated video on the incredible health benefits of drinking water.
Hey men, do you want to up your game? One simple thing will get you on your way. Watch this 5-minute animated video on men’s health and the value of walking.
In some ways, health is a very simple thing that is within reach of everyone. Watch this 10-minute animated video about the one simple thing you can do……and it only takes a 1/2 hour/day. Take some control of your health today and see what a difference this will make in your day to day life.
Learn more about What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s (Lisa Genova video posted by Mike Orrill)
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. In this 14-minute TED Talk, she shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain.
This is a startling new understanding about our diet and Alzheimer’s Disease. Watch this 1-minute video from the Mayo Clinic exploring the connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Learn more about Diabetes – Made Simple for You
A 4 1/2 minute video that explains in very simple terms the science of diabetes