Laurel County Health Department

05/09/2026

Mental health doesn’t live only in our thoughts. It’s deeply connected to our bodies. Physical health shapes how we feel, think, and cope each day, from energy levels and sleep quality to movement, nutrition, and rest. During Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a reminder that caring for our mental wellbeing also means tuning into our physical needs. Small, consistent choices, like stretching, staying hydrated, or prioritizing sleep, can strengthen resilience and support the other pillars of mental health in meaningful ways.

See our FREE resources at https://lchd.crediblemind.com/lists/physical-health-and-wellbeing

05/08/2026

View our May Mental Health Newsletter by scanning the QR Code or at this link:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/621f7b93ef071c7a6184b6af/t/69fe3dc9e4a0ec74656c3894/1778269642904/Mental+Health+Matters-+may+26+%281%29.pdf

05/08/2026

50 ideas for a healthy and active family.

05/07/2026

You can still register for our May Diabetes Education Series. Email diabeteshealthyliving2021@gmail.com to register.

05/07/2026

The DASH diet can be very effective to lower not only your blood pressure but also can help you to manage blood sugar.

05/06/2026

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. This observance serves as a time to raise awareness about hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C while encouraging testing, vaccination, and timely treatment. Viral hepatitis is a major public health threat and worse, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States don't know they are infected. Work with us to remind everyone that hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented, and hepatitis C can be cured.

Learn more about types of Hepatitis here:
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/abcs/index.html

05/06/2026

Our nurses are vital members of our public health team. Their kindness and care to our community and vulnerable populations make a profound impact. Through tracking disease outbreaks, managing cases of diseases, providing immunizations, screenings, testing, and WIC services, these ladies go above and beyond the call of duty. We appreciate the role they each play in making LCHD a high-functioning public health agency.

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

1. If you have diabetes, you want to protect your heart health. Know your blood pressure number to be aware of your heart health.

05/04/2026

May is National Fitness and Sports Month. You deserve good health. Make a plan to increase your daily physical activity.