Play Hard Live Healthy Preston County

04/12/2026

🚨 **Parents — quick but important reminder:**

A Texas family has filed a lawsuit after a **17-year-old died following high caffeine intake from energy drinks**. This is still developing, but it highlights a real concern.

⚠️ Many energy drinks contain **200+ mg of caffeine** — plus other stimulants — which can impact teens differently than adults.

💔 Risks include:
• Heart issues
• Anxiety & sleep problems
• Increased blood pressure

❗ **Energy drinks are NOT recommended for kids or teens**, yet they’re easy to access — even in local stores.

✅ Talk with your kids. Check labels. Choose safer options.

**Awareness can save lives.** 💙


source: https://www.wect.com/2026/04/09/family-files-lawsuit-saying-high-school-cheerleader-17-died-drinking-alani-nu-energy-drinks/

04/12/2026

Its late at night! Do you know where your kids are?

Lauren Winans 304 Today shares some thoughtful information from the Preston County Health Department !

04/11/2026

Preston County we are planning a take back!!
Joing Preston County Health Department and Preston County Sheriff's Office on Saturday April 25 at 2 community locations and on Friday April 24 at the Preston County Seniors Spring Fling

04/09/2026

We’re grateful to the WVU ICE Collaborative (ICEC) team for delivering an incredible presentation of our local data! 📊

This information is powerful—it helps us better understand our youth, our communities, and how we can continue building a healthier future together through Play Hard Live Healthy.

Now the real work begins—turning data into action. 💪

If your organization, school, or community group would like to schedule a community-level data review and discussion, we’d love to partner with you.

📞 Contact Daniel Stiles at the Health Department: 304-329-0096

Together, we can use this data to strengthen prevention, support our youth, and create lasting change. 💙

03/30/2026

🚨 PARENTS & COMMUNITY ALERT — KNOW WHAT’S ON THE SHELVES 🚨

Play Hard Live Healthy Preston County is seeing an increase in products being marketed as “herbal” or “wellness” supplements — and yes, some of these are now being sold locally, including in gas stations and small retail shops across Preston County.

One product you may come across is Feel Free Wellness Tonic — often promoted as a natural energy or mood booster. However, it may contain ingredients like kratom or 7-OH, which can produce opioid-like effects and carry a risk of dependence.

⚠️ Why this matters:
These products are often:

* Positioned as “natural” or “plant-based”
* Easy to purchase with **little to no warning labels**
* Misunderstood by youth and adults alike

📊 Across the country, there is growing concern and increasing reports of:

* Dependence and withdrawal symptoms
* Misuse among teens and young adults
* Confusion due to misleading marketing

👨‍👩‍👧 What families can do right now:

* Start conversations about supplements and unknown drinks
* Remind youth that “natural” does NOT always mean safe
* Pay attention to what’s being sold and consumed locally
* Reach out for guidance or support if you have concerns

💬Community awareness is prevention.
If you’ve seen products like this in local stores, let us know. The more we share information, the stronger and safer Preston County becomes.

03/30/2026

🌟 We’re Proud to Be Part of Something Bigger! 🌟
Play Hard Live Healthy is proud to be a member of the National Community Health Worker Association—a network dedicated to supporting Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the country.
Community Health Workers are trusted leaders who bridge the gap between healthcare and the communities they serve. Through education, advocacy, and support, CHWs help improve health outcomes and strengthen communities—right here in Preston County and beyond.
Being part of NCHWA connects us to a nationwide movement focused on empowering communities, promoting prevention, and advancing health equity. 💙
At Play Hard Live Healthy at the Preston County Health Department, we believe that strong communities build healthy futures, and we’re honored to stand alongside CHWs making a difference every day.

03/27/2026

Get ready to let your hair down with storytime and a meet and greet with Rapunzel!! Thank you to our friends with Preston Prevention Partnership - PPP for this wonderful event!

03/26/2026

Congrats, Future Leaders!!

✨ Meet the Children’s Court! ✨
84th Preston County Buckwheat Festival 🌾

These young faces will be part of one of our most special traditions this year!

Front Row
Dylan Lipscomb • Jase Knight • Harper Hagedorn • Macy McNair • Laney Miller • John Kerstetter • Sawyer Waybright • Annabelle Goodrich • Ayla Funk

Back Row
Roane Robba • Leona Dornacker • Lakyn Sheets • Hallie Metheny • Annabelle Garbart • Liam Biermann • Logan Goodrich • Haven Thrift • Hazley Metheny • Delaney Deem • Trek Pyles

We can’t wait to see them at the festival! 🎉

03/26/2026

Come meet the ever-so-popular Good Witch at the Family Expo. Thank you to our friends at Preston Prevention Partnership - PPP for this wonderful event!

03/20/2026

We still need your help to update our list of places of worship and faith communities in Preston County!

We still need your help!

03/20/2026

Prom is approaching, and we want to make sure the experience is great!!
If you are using transportation other than yourself