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Healthy Happenings: Your voice matters
BY DOROTHY DILLON We need your voice, Martin County. Your input matters. Help shape the future of health and well-being in our community by completing the Community Health Assessment Survey. Not only will you make a difference, but you will also have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Simply enter your name…
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Healthy Happenings: Secondhand smoke poses serious health risks
BY DOROTHY DILLON Secondhand smoke isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a serious health risk. Breathing in secondhand smoke exposes you to over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 that can cause cancer. It can harm everyone, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. Protect your loved ones by creating smoke-free spaces at home and…
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Healthy Happenings: First-ever Regional Health Department Christmas Collaboration
BY DOROTHY DILLON This holiday season marked a special milestone for our community as we hosted the first-ever Regional Health Department Christmas Collaboration event at the Martin County Library. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together over 150 public health staff from across the six-county Big Sandy region to celebrate success in achieving multiple…
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Healthy Happenings: Join us for the first Pink Party–a community event to honor Breast Cancer Awareness
BY DOROTHY DILLON Martin County Health Department We’re thrilled to announce that we’re bringing programs like this back to the Martin County Health Department, and we’re even more excited to start with the Pink Party! This is more than just a gathering—it’s a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and stand together as a community in…
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