Lighten Up Your Holiday and Switch to 1% or Fat-free Milk Today

All milk has the same amount of protein, calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients, but 1% and fat-free milk have less fat and calories than whole milk. Switch to 1% or fat-free milk to lighten up your meal this holiday and everyday.

News Release - Lighten up Your Holiday and Switch to 1% or Fat-Free Milk (56.9kb; pdf)
Milk Billboard (152.4kb;jpg)
Milk Radio Address (1.1gb;mp3)/ Text Version (3.9kb; pdf)

Prescription Drug Round-Up
October 29, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

ECUA, Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Pensacola Police and Fire Department, CVS Drugs, and DEA Conduct Prescription Drug Round-up (50.3kb; pdf)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Adopting healthy diet and lifestyle habits can help reduce the risk of developing many types of cancer. Reduce your cancer risk with these healthful eating tips. Contact your healthcare professional for specific advice on improving your diet and lifestyle to reduce your risk of cancer.

Prevent Rabies

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the brain and is usually passed from animal to animal but it can be passed from animals to people. Be aware of unusual acting animals and keep your pets vaccinated against rabies. Avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect yourself and your family from the risk of rabies exposure.

News Release - Residents Urged to Protect Against Rabies Exposure (52.6kb;pdf)
Rabies Billboard (57.4kb;pdf)
Rabies Radio Address (2.4mb;mp3) / Text Version (16.7kb; pdf)

Contagion Movie Releases: Fact or Fiction

On September 9, Warner Brothers will be releasing the movie Contagion, a fictional drama that portrays CDC and other U.S. and international partners responding to an emerging infectious disease outbreak.
When asked to respond to the inevitable question about the plot of the movie, “Could this really happen?” CDC is compelled to say, “Not only could it happen, CDC scientists are working 24/7 to find out if it’s happening right now.”

• CDC preparedness information
• Emergency preparedness for individuals
• Flu prevention information

To learn more about Contagion and how CDC protects America 24/7, visit the following sites:

• Contagion official website — Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the movie stars Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Lawrence Fishburne
• Contagion and CDC — A website created by the CDC Foundation to help separate fact from fiction and to highlight CDC’s role in preparedness and response
• CDC 24/7 — A CDC website that includes information you may find useful on how public health protects Americans from outbreaks

Drain and Cover to Prevent Mosquito Bites (53.0kb;pdf)
Drain and Cover Billboard (77.2kb;pdf)
Drain and Cover Radio Address (1.89mb;mp3) / Text Version (8.6kb; pdf)

Keep Your Kids at Arms Length

Children can drown in a matter of seconds in less than 2 inches of water. Most drowning accidents occur in residential pools, but children can also drown in ponds, wading pools, toilets, bathtubs, and even buckets. Never leave your child unattended near water. Touch supervision is effective drowning prevention.

News Release - To Prevent Drowning Practice Touch Supervision (57.6kb; pdf)
Keep Your Kids At Arms Length Billboard (2.11mb;pdf)
Touch Supervision Radio Address (917kb;mp3) / Test Version (36kb; pdf)

Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illnesses that can develop after exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are infants, elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot environment.

News Release - Individuals Should Know Signs of Heat Exhaustion as Temperatures Rise (58.4kb; jpg)

World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2011
“Breastfeeding Support: Stay Connected!”

This year mothers are encouraged to build their breastfeeding support network during pregnancy. The WIC Program can help with breastfeeding classes, information and peer counselors. A breastfeeding support group will meet for two hours the 3rd Friday of each month at the Northside ECHD location beginning in September. In addition, there are websites and mobile applications with real time information and support. These resources are available at www.womenshealth.gov Breastfeeding and www.ibreastfeeding.com. For more information about breastfeeding call the WIC office at 850.595.6668, extension 212.

News Release - Escambia County Health Department Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (52.8kb; pdf)

The Escambia County Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Recognizes World No Tobacco Day on May 31. World No Tobacco Day is celebrated around the world every year on May 31 to inform the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the marketing practices of tobacco companies, and steps that the World Health Organization is taking to combat the tobacco epidemic. Choose to break the cycle of addiction, take your life back and quit today. Contact us at 850.595.6072 for quit tips and FREE cessation information or call the Florida QuitLine at 1.877.U.CAN.NOW

World No Tobacco Day ad (2.17mb; pdf)

KICK BUTTS DAY

Beware of candy.

No joke. Big Tobacco is making candy flavored tobacco just to get
you to smoke. Do they think you're that stupid? Yes, they do. But youcan do something about it. On March 23rd. join kids from all acrossthe nation for KICK BUTTS DAY and stand up against Big Tobacco.

Call 850.595.6072 to find out how to take action in Escambia County

Kick Butts Day flyer (14kb; pdf)

"WAT U DOIN?" could cost you your life.

DNT TXT + DRV.

According to the National Safety Council, 28% of car accidents occur when people talk on cell phones, or send text messages while driving. This results in over a million accidents and thousands of deaths every year, and these numbers are increasing dramatically.

A simple text of “What are you doing?” could cost you your life, or someone else’s. Don’t text and drive.

DNT TXT + DRV billboard (44.6kb; pdf)
National Public Health Week theme coincides with
texting and driving prevention campaign (52.2kb; pdf)

Healthy Environments Are Tobacco-Free Event on Saturday, March 19th!

Come to the Healthy Environments Are Tobacco-Free Event on Saturday, March 19th! This event promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle and is FREE to everyone! There will be community health exhibits, local vendors, family fun activities, live music featuring a youth tobacco-free battle of the bands, face painting, and much more!
The Healthy Environments Are Tobacco-Free Event, March 19th at Plaza DeLuna, Palafox Pier from 10:00am-2:00pm CT.

HEAT Day Flyer (167.1kb; pdf)

Healthy Fats for a Healthy Heart
Choose unsaturated fats!

Studies show that nearly 18 million people in the United States have heart disease. Don’t become a statistic!

Avoid saturated fats and trans fats, which can be found in packaged snacks and deep-fried food. Instead, choose healthier, unsaturated fats like nuts, olives, salmon, or avocado.

For more information see our Healthy Fats for a Healthy Heart flyer (751.0kb; pdf)

Is your activity routine getting stale?
Mix it up!

Sometimes with the holidays and the change of weather, it can be hard to stay motivated to get your 30 minutes of daily activity. Don’t be discouraged! Brainstorm other options for indoors or outdoors to keep yourself moving.

Mix it up! Billboard (182.3kb; pdf)
Mix it up! Radio Address (945kb;mp3) / Text Version (7.01kb; pdf)

NOW OPEN...
New locations for dental services.

Medicaid clients can been seen at the following locations for dental services:

Century Dental Clinic
501 Church Street Century, FL.
850.256.6203
Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST

Molino Dental Clinic
3470 Hwy 29 Cantonment, FL.
850.587.2544
Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST

News Release - Pro Med opens dental clinic at Molino location 01.24.11 (55.5kb; pdf)