Public Health Matters - District Health Department 10
ALERTS:
ATTENTION: PHONE SCAM ALERT – Please be aware that several DHD#10 numbers have been spoofed by phone scammers. If you receive a suspicious call from us, please call the DHD#10 office in your area to see if we called you. DO NOT CALL THEM BACK. We apologize for any inconvenience
The open enrollment window for the Health Insurance Marketplace is only six weeks long. From Friday, November 1, 2020 through Sunday, December 15, 2020, individuals can enroll in a plan for the 2020 coverage year. Those with current plans are encouraged to review plan details and costs to ensure that the existing plan is the… Read More
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®. Quitting smoking is hard and you don’t have to stop smoking in one day, simply start with day one. This year, challenge yourself, or encourage someone you know, to use the day, November… Read More
“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others” – Dalai Lama What can you be thankful for this November? It can be the littlest things in life that end up bringing us the most joy. November is the perfect month to take some time and reflect on the things you can… Read More
November is National Diabetes Month and this year the experts are focusing on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Did you know, adults living with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease and have a greater chance of a heart attack or stroke? Two times more likely, to be exact. Similarly, people with… Read More
The 2020-2021 flu season is already underway and one of the most important things a person can do to protect themselves and others from the Influenza (flu) this season is to receive the flu vaccine. In the midst of COVID-19, individuals and families are urged to get vaccinated as it is likely that the flu… Read More
