URGENT: GRANTS EASE STRAIN FOR CENTRAL MINNESOTA CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Focus is on family and center-based providers serving children of essential works birth to age 5 Click here for more information: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/IMPORTANT–Grants-Up-to–3-000-Available-for-Qualifying-Child-Care-Providers.html?soid=1101751003188&aid=mVG5uWaRe-4
Hunger Solutions has a map that will show locations providing free meals to kids while schools are closed. If your district or other local resources aren’t already listed, let them know what’s available in your community. They’ll also be doing their best to track food shelf hour changes and other local food resources being made […]
This free training is sponsored by Kanabec County Community Health through the Mental Health Innovations Grant. You Will Learn Practical mindfulness exercises to use every day. How to reduce the impact of difficult emotions. How to stop spiraling negative thoughts and bring your mind back to the present moment. Simple meditation exercises that bring peace […]
FDA finalizes enforcement policy on unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes that appeal to children, including fruit and mint Companies that do not cease manufacture, distribution and sale of unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes (other than tobacco or menthol) within 30 days risk FDA enforcement actions To read more click the link: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finalizes-enforcement-policy-unauthorized-flavored-cartridge-based-e-cigarettes-appeal-children Lori Swanson Health Promotion Coordinator […]
Please join us for the important three-part series dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping. e-Cigarettes, Vaping and the Impact on Health Tuesday, January 14 6-7pm Tackling a Public Health Crisis Together Tuesday, February 25 6-7pm All are welcome to attend this free series. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored […]
Holly Wilson Personnel Director/Assistant County Administrator 320-983-8218 hr@millelacs.mn.gov Mille Lacs County Receives State Breastfeeding-Friendly Recognition Milaca, Minnesota — Mille Lacs County has been named a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for its contributions to the health of breastfeeding employees and their babies. MDH recognizes workplaces and county health departments that […]
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. How do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are 5 tips that can help: Click the link […]
In the wake of the surgeon general declaring a youth e-cigarette epidemic, Truth Initiative® has expanded its quit-smoking resources to include a first-of-its kind e-cigarette quit program. This innovative and free text message program was created with input from teens, college students and young adults who have attempted to, or successfully, quit e-cigarettes. The program […]
One of the most important things we can do to help address the youth vaping epidemic is to talk to our kids about e-cigarettes. Today is World Lung Day—a day that serves as a reminder about the importance of lung health. Do you know if the youth in your life are vaping? You may be […]
Fitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips. By Mayo Clinic Staff Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness programs, but they may stop when they get bored, they don’t enjoy it or results come too slowly. Here are […]
