Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The good news is everyone can get involved to help prevent injuries. During National Safety Month, the Andrew County Health Department is working with community members to help reduce the risk of injuries. This June, we encourage you to learn more about important safety issues like prescription painkiller abuse, transportation safety, swimming safety, fireworks safety, and slips, trips, and falls.
Prescription Painkiller abuse; http://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pubs/index.html
Transportation Safety; http://www.nhtsa.gov/
Swimming Safety; http://www.safekids.org/tip/swimming-safety-tips
This project is/was funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Maternal and Child Health Services Contract #DH150006012 and is/was supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #B04MC28109, Maternal and Child Health Services for $9,095,311, of which $0 is from non-governmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
As a way to support local breastfeeding moms during World Breastfeeding Week, the Andrew County Health Department is partnering with Lens Photography, a local photographer, for the second year in a row.
We will provide a free 10 minute breastfeeding photo session to each participating mom.
Participants will also receive a t-shirt, a reusable shopping bag filled with information, samples, and coupons, 5 fully edited pictures, and an 8x10 of their favorite image at no cost.
Check out the event on Facebook here.
Reserve you appointment time here.
Questions? Contact Nicole Parsons (816) 324-3139 or email.
Registration is closed for this event.
This project is/was funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Maternal and Child Health Services Contract # DH180014004, and is/was supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #B04MC30623, Maternal and Child Health Services for $12,107,084, of which $0 is from non-governmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
With spring upon us and summer just around the corner the Andrew County Health Department would like to remind you skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented, and it can almost always be cured when it's found and treated early.
Take simple steps today to protect your skin: