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Health department holding back-to-school immunization clinics

The Washington County Health Department will kick off a series of summer immunization clinics to help catch students up on vaccinations required for public school attendance, according to a news release.

All clinics will be from 1 to 7 pm

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July 12, 2023 By Off

7 creative and delicious ways to eat more vegetables

Do your kids give you hell when you feed them vegetables? Or are you bored of eating vegetables in the same old way? If yes, it’s time to think outside the box and explore creative ways to incorporate more vegetables

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July 6, 2023 By Off

Child health: More focus needed at earliest years, WHO urges

The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Children’s Fund UNICEF found that the first year of a child’s life provide “irreplicable opportunities to improve lifelong health, nutrition and well-being” according to a press release.

It tracks progress against

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July 3, 2023 By Off

How mental health conditions can increase heart attack, stroke risk

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Experts say reducing stress can help people with mental health conditions. urbazon/Getty Images
  • Researchers say people under the age of 40 with mental health conditions have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
  • Experts
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May 16, 2023 By Off

Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors

Personality changes can be the most challenging aspect of dementia care.

Confused older father with dementia seated on bed, adult son kneeling, holding his hands and talking to himDementia poses many challenges, both for people struggling with it and for those close to them. It can be hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that arise

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May 15, 2023 By Off