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Displaying items by tag: publichealthmatters

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 11:04

Public Health Matters: Maintain, don't gain

Turkey, dressing, cakes, and pies, Oh, my!

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 13:39

Public Health Matters: Weathering the storms

Halifax County residents are resilient.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 11 August 2015 07:06

Public Health Matters: Let's make it work

August is World Breastfeeding Month, and this year’s theme, Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work!, asserts the importance of supporting working moms who are breastfeeding.

Published in Opinion

The summer is quickly ending, and the school bells will be ringing next month.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 11:20

Public Health Matters: Summer safety

If you are like most families, you enjoy your summers traveling, relaxing, unwinding, and having fun.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 15 April 2015 09:30

Public Health Matters: An ounce of prevention

By now, many of you may be aware of the 2015 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings.

Published in Opinion

You may recall from my January column, I decided to make a realistic health goal for myself – be a healthier person than I was in 2014.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 20 February 2015 13:18

Public Health Matters: The heart of it

When you first think of the month of February, most think of Valentine’s Day — a day where we send flowers, cards, or other gifts to show our love for our partner.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 22 January 2015 17:01

Public Health Matters: Resolve to be healthier

Let’s face it, how many of us start each New Year with resolutions that sound like this: “I am going to lose 50 lbs. in the next 6 months” or “I am going to run 5 miles a day” or “I am not going to eat any sugar, carbs, or dairy” or even “I am going on an all liquid diet.”

Published in Opinion
Friday, 12 December 2014 14:11

Public Health Matters: HIV awareness

Over the last several months, there has been much attention and fear surrounding the Ebola virus. We have another clear, present, and preventable danger, the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Published in Opinion
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