REMINDER- Measles Survey
💙 Please spare a few minutes to fill out a quick, anonymous survey!
💙 Please spare a few minutes to fill out a quick, anonymous survey!
🗣️ Help protect the Pueblo community by sharing this quick survey for measles with your friends and family!
Please take a moment to view the flyer below for important information on measles.
🍼 Celebrating National Infant Immunization Week!
Recall Alert
Dive into the flyer to uncover essential info about alcohol and diabetes!
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to take charge of your health!
Recall Alert
Measles Outbreak in Gaines County – What You Need to Know!
🚨 Tuna Recall 🚨
This February, we’re honoring National Heart Month and strengthening the heart of the pueblo.
Take control of your health!
Big news in food safety! Several states are moving to ban Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring linked to potential health risks. This additive, found in candies, baked good goods, and some beverages, has been under scrutiny for years due to concerns about its effects on health.
Broccoli Recall
Diabetes Prevention Classes are just around the corner!
Season's Greeting's,
As the holidays are approaching us here is a great 12- day exercise workout that everyone can do during the holidays to stay active. 💪
What's your New Year resolution?!
With the season bringing more respiratory illnesses, HHS Public Health Nursing team wanted to take a moment to share some helpful tips to stay healthy and reduce the risk of getting sick. Stay healthy and follow along for essential wellness advice!
If youre feeling a little down during the colder months, you may be experiencing a bit of the "winter blues," which is not out of the ordinary. The "winter blues" is a mild form of Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder) - a type of depression caused by a change of seasons and typically occurs in the fall. Once daylight savings is in full effect, the sun sets early and temperatures become rapidly cooler which can cause disruption to positive behavior changes and routines one has developed that can lead to seasonal depression. Struggles with mental health and/or depression may present itself in various ways depending on the person and their enviornment. Symptoms of seasonal depression may include the following: sadness, anxiety, extreme fatigue, lack of energy, oversleeping, or loss of interest in activities, includeing withdrawing from social activities.
⚕️ The YDSP Diabetes Prevention Program Team presented to a national cohort of community health organizations with the American Diabetes Association, highlighting the Pueblo’s success in the program.
Did you know American Indian/Alaska Native adults are at a higher risk for developing type II diabtes? Proper nutrition and increased phyical activity it can help lower your risk for developing type II diabetes. Just 150 mins of moderate physical activity can help make a big difference in your health and help you live a longer life! Be sure to visit the Recreation Wellness Center to get your 150 minutes of physical activity.
November is the month we honor the Native American Heritage with celebrations and traditions. Take a look at this recipe for Acorn Squash and Wild Rice Stuffing. Eating healthy doesn't mean you can enjoy your favorite traditional and cultural foods. Modifying recipes with healthy alternatives can help prevent the onset of chronic diseases that have been predisposed to the American Indian and Native American community.
These products have been recalled because of possible Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can attack the immune system in people who have weakened immune systems (i.e. young children and elders). Consumers are advised to return the products.