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Three people walk along a forest path, with the two adults each holding one of the child’s hands and lifting the child slightly off the ground as they move forward. Tall trees and soft natural light surround them.

Temperatures are slowly coming down but for the time being, remain mostly mild. In the meantime, there are many great indoor and outdoor activities in the area. Grab your family…

As kids head back to school and the summer fun winds down, there is a renewed sense of getting back on track and into routines. And that includes getting back on…

Summertime Tips The sun is finally coming out and we should go outside! The warmer months are a wonderful opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors. Here…

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…