We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will be. However, we do know that every year hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by ticks and get sick. Therefore, people should be aware that ticks could be in the areas where they live, work and play. Everyone should take steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones, including…[Read more]

April is Emotional Well-being Month!! Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Here are a few stress management…[Read more]

During a recent seminar, I have learned that sitting is essentially the new “smoking”. Meaning sitting for long periods of time, in one position, isn’t good for our bodies, our joints or frankly…our sanity. So…what can do you about it, if you work behind a desk all day? Desk Yoga!! Below are few poses to help you stay fit and limber, while…[Read more]

Spring is a time to get moving and get healthy. The Allegany County Health Department is trying to do just that by making it easier for staff to make healthier choices. This spring and summer we have come up with a few ideas to help folks get into the habit of healthy living. Such as:

– Walking during breaks to the nearest Farmers’ Market -…[Read more]

Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from eight states.
One person has been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicate that contact with pet hedgehogs is the likely source of this outbreak.
In interviews, 10 (91%) of 11 ill people reported…[Read more]

The Make Healthy Choices Easy committee appreciates you taking part in this important survey measuring what
individuals are doing to decrease the amount of time spent looking at screens. This survey should
only take 3 – 4 minutes to complete. Survey for individuals: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPVLXHY