Health Promotion
"Caring, Concerned, Committed Staff"

Health Promotion

Tips for a Healthy Life

• Client and Family Education
• Community Presentations
• Community Health Assessments
• Community Clinics
• Worksite Wellness Programs
• Wellness Works Coalition
• Foot care Clinics
• Alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention activities in the schools and community
• "The Minor League" youth risk behavior prevention activities

Current Health Promotions

• April 2012
• April 2013
• August 2012
• December 2012
• February 2013
• July 2012
• June 2012
• March 2012
• March 2013
• May 2012
• May 2013
• Nov 2012
• October 2012
• PH SERVICES SCHEDULE
• Sept 2012

• Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
• Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Ride your bike for errands.
• Do volunteer work.
• Exercise at least 20 minutes each day.
• Plan and eat at least one meal as a family every day.
• Avoid cigarette smoke. If you smoke, quit.
• Learn something new - challenge your mind.
• Minimize alcohol use.
• Schedule time for yourself each day.
• Spend time with family and friends.
• Reflect on the positive aspects of your life!

Disease Prevention and Control

• Immunizations - Immunization Registry
• How do I pay for My Child's Shots?
• Free or Low-Cost Immunizations

• Confidential HIV Counseling & Testing

• Tuberculosis Testing and Management
• Maintain Polk County Health Alert Network
• Communicable Disease Investigation
• Public Health Emergency Planning

"If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?"