Halloween is a time for fun, imagination, and maybe even a little fright — but safety should always come first. Whether you’re planning to go trick-or …
Every year, as the weather cools down and the kids head back to school, flu season makes its return. Influenza (commonly called “the flu”) is a contag …
September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and promoting recovery. It …
Halloween is a time for fun, imagination, and maybe even a little fright — but safety should always come first. Whether you’re planning to go trick-or-treating, attend a community event, or hand out candy at home, it’s important to keep health and safety top of mind. At North Country HealthCare, we’re here to help families across Northern Arizona have a safe and happy Halloween. Here are our top Halloween safety tips for kids and families: Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips Always accompany young children. An adult should go with children under 12, and older kids should stick together and stick to familiar, …
Every year, as the weather cools down and the kids head back to school, flu season makes its return. Influenza (commonly called “the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms and, in some cases, lead to serious complications. Because it spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, and even talking, you want to make sure to protect yourself and your family as much as you can. In northern Arizona, the flu typically peaks between late fall and early spring. People of all ages can get sick, but some segments of the population tend to get hit …
September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and promoting recovery. It is also National Suicide Prevention Month, and these two concerns intersect quite a bit. That is why we are addressing both within the same blog post. Substance use disorders and suicide share many risk factors, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and social isolation. People who struggle with addiction are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts. According to WebMD, “People who abuse drugs or have an alcohol addiction are up to 14 times more likely to die by suicide than others.” They …
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