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Healthy Happenings: HANDS Program offers free support for growing families
BY DOROTHY DILLON Welcoming a new baby into your life is exciting—but it also comes with a lot of questions. That is where the HANDS Program comes in. HANDS is a free, voluntary support program for any family—first-time parents or not—who are pregnant or have a baby younger than 90 days old. There is no…
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Healthy Happenings: Meet our amazing nurses
BY DOROTHY DILLON At the Martin County Health Department, we are proud to recognize the hard-working nurses who go above and beyond every day to care for our community. Jennifer Jude, RN – HANDS Supervisor Jennifer leads our HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) Program, supporting families during pregnancy and early childhood. Penny Dye, RN…
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Healthy Happenings: Life-saving vaccines
BY DOROTHY DILLON We’re committed to making sure everyone in our community—regardless of background or circumstances—has access to life-saving vaccines and the information they need to make informed health decisions. Did you know? Vaccines protect against serious illnesses like COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, and shingles, especially for adults at higher risk. Concerned about cost? Many vaccines…
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Healthy Happenings: Get your mammogram and enter to win
BY DOROTHY DILLON Early detection saves lives. Regular mammograms are key to catching breast cancer early when it is most treatable. Schedule and keep your appointment with the Mobile Mammogram Unit at the Martin County Health Department on April 8 and you will be entered into a $100 gift card drawing. To schedule, please call…
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Healthy Happenings: Check your vaccination status
BY DOROTHY DILLON Protecting yourself and your community by ensuring you are up-to-date on the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine. Measles is highly contagious, but you can be protected by getting the MMR vaccine. How to check your vaccine status: • Check your immunization records through your doctor or local health department • Look…
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Healthy Happenings: You have the power to quit
BY DOROTHY DILLON Smoking and tobacco use increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. But here’s the good news—you have the power to change that. Quitting tobacco improves heart health and lowers your risk of serious health conditions. Quit Now Kentucky provides: This American Heart Month, make a commitment to a…
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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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