Begin the year by being health aware.
- Lincoln County Community Health Council
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The holidays are over, and this creates a void for some – opening doors to making simple changes to our routines and habits.
Our Annual Health & Wellness Directory is available for viewing online here. It’s packed with new information, added resources, and prevention, focused on our community.
Mental Wellness Awareness emphasizes self-care, focusing on individual actions that can be taken toward mental wellness improvement:
Walking, when and where, safely enjoyed for just a few extra minutes, goes a long way.
Crafting, cooking, and listening to music are all hobbies that can add bits of happiness.
The darker days of winter can help us prioritize sleep in a good way.
Warm ways to spend the days with hot tea help hydrate and soothe micro-moments.
Switching from reading news headlines to relaxing with an eBook, or playing physical cards with others also boost moods.
Protecting your energy from things and people that overwhelm you is important.
Being aware of our mental wellness is the first step toward improvement.
January Awareness Month:
Thyroid Awareness, Cervical Health Awareness, Glaucoma Awareness, and World Leprosy Day
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What is the Thyroid?
A small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Learn more from the American Thyroid Association (American Thyroid Association).
Cervical Health Awareness and cervical cancer prevention through screening are steps that can be taken to help eliminate this preventable cancer.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Early detection is usually only through comprehensive eye exams. Early treatment helps stop vision loss. Find out more.
January is also National Blood Donor Month. You are encouraged to give something that is so personal and so needed.
If someone near you has a health issue, take time to learn about it. Building respect comes from understanding that every condition requires awareness for better care and prevention.
The Lincoln County Community Health Council offers activities throughout the year that offer alternatives, provide encouragement, and pull together people in our communities. We collaborate with our member partners to offer events focused on mental, physical and general well-being, and food security, prioritizing the health of our communities.
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Our Annual Health & Wellness Directory is available for viewing online here. It’s packed with new information, added resources, and prevention activities. To request a printed copy, please click here.
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