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How do we know; How do we help? Most school-aged children have been exposed to bullying in some form. Bullying is a prevalent form of youth violence, common in school…

A healthcare worker in blue scrubs speaks with a patient seated on an exam table in a medical room. The worker holds printed educational materials while gesturing toward the patient. Medical equipment, including a wall‑mounted blood pressure monitor and otoscope, is visible in the background along with a framed nutrition facts poster.

May is Hypertension Awareness Month! Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, can affect the body in many ways and is often referred to as the silent killer because…

Warm weather is here, which means fun in the sun and opening up the doors and windows to get some fresh air…But that also means the outdoors get into our…

By Keri Smith, MS RD CD BC-ADM CDCES Spring is just around the corner and with it, loads of fresh fruits and vegetables will be in season. In the meantime,…

Ideas on Keeping your Family Safe Accidents are the leading cause of harm for children and adolescents, and many of those accidents are preventable. From harmful chemicals around the house…

A variety of single‑serve sweetener packets are spread out on a green surface, including brands such as Truvia, Sweet’N Low, Equal, Splenda, and Stevia In The Raw.

By Keri Smith Many of us enjoy making and baking goodies this time of the year. Some of us have loved ones, or ourselves are being health conscious for one…

Today, CHAS Health and communities around the nation are honoring individuals who were homeless when they died this year. This annual tradition brings together local community partners and those committed to ending homelessness to raise…

For A Brighter Future As parents and caregivers, we want to give our children the best possible start to life. Research has shown that reading books to a child is…

Hands use a handheld spiralizer to turn a carrot into thin orange vegetable ribbons over a bowl filled with freshly spiralized carrot strands. Whole carrots and fresh basil leaves are arranged on the dark countertop beside the bowl.

If you’ve walked down the pasta aisle lately you might have noticed new and different kinds of pasta popping up all over the place! We no longer have just wheat-based pasta to choose from. Instead, there’s an array of pasta options that can satisfy your taste buds and fit into any eating pattern.

Six Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay Fall 2021

DID YOU KNOW THAT TOOTH DECAY IS THE MOST COMMON CHRONIC DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD? Over half of third graders in Washington have at least one cavity. Children who experience tooth…