Madera County Department of Public Health

11/02/2025

Healing doesn’t have to be a solo journey. If you’re feeling down, don’t give up. Let someone know how you’re feeling.

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 to get help 24/7. 📲 Visit http://NeveraBother.org to talk.

11/02/2025

This month's One Stop 4 Health event will be at Wilson Elementary School in Chowchilla! Get access to a variety of health & wellness services, including:
📦 Free food box giveaway provided by Madera County Food Bank
💉 Flu vaccines
🩺 Wellness checks (Blood Pressure Checks, BMI Assessment, etc.)
🧠 Mental health services
📋 Medi-Cal referrals..and more!

11/01/2025

Acting F.A.S.T. can change a life. When you spot one of these stroke warning signs, call 911 right away.

10/31/2025

Just because it’s , doesn’t mean you have to have scary teeth! Celebrate on Nov. 1 by making sure you’re brushing your teeth for 2 minutes, 2 times a day.

For some not-so-spooky musical inspiration, you can listen to the National Brush Day playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3r5F5Cr

10/30/2025

Fall is a great time to schedule a car seat check. Make sure your child is in the right seat and work with a CPS Technician to learn about proper installation and use of your seat. Find a tech in your area: https://bit.ly/373SIC5

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El otoño es un buen momento para programar una revisión del asiento del automóvil. Asegúrese de que su hijo esté en el asiento correcto y trabaje con un técnico de CPS para aprender sobre la instalación y el uso correctos de su asiento. Encuentra un técnico en tu área: https://bit.ly/373SIC5

10/29/2025

Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays.

10/29/2025

Similar to puffy coats, Halloween costumes with excess material can prevent a car seat from keeping your child SAFE in a crash. 💢🚗 Don't risk it — change them into their costumes at your destination. 🦄✔️

10/28/2025

10/27/2025

Ha lloween is just around the corner! While this is an exciting time, we want to make sure safety is top of mind. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day.

Here are our top 5 tips to help keep kids safe:
🎃 Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes or bags, and wear light colors to help kids be seen
🎃 Join kids under the age of 12 for trick-or-treating
🎃 Select costumes that are the right size to prevent trips and falls and choose face paint over masks (which can limit children's vision).
🎃 Remind kids to cross the street at corners and crosswalks.
🎃 Stay alert! Kids are excited and may dart into the street.

¡Halloween está a la vuelta de la esquina! Si bien es una época emocionante, queremos asegurarnos de que la seguridad sea nuestra prioridad. En promedio, los niños tienen el doble de probabilidades de ser atropellados y morir en Halloween que en cualquier otro día.

10/27/2025

October is Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer for U.S. women, following some types of skin cancers? Read the facts about your risk at: https://bit.ly/3hmFfup

Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama. ¿Sabías que el cáncer de mama es el cáncer más común en mujeres estadounidenses, después de algunos tipos de cáncer de piel? Lee la información sobre tu riesgo en: https://bit.ly/3hmFfup

10/26/2025

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and testing if you have symptoms. If you test positive, ask your health care provider about prescription treatments.

📲 Learn more: http://go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses

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La temporada de resfriados y gripe está aquí. Ayuda a prevenir la propagación de virus respiratorios (como COVID-19, gripe y VRS) quedándote en casa y haciéndote pruebas de COVID-19 y de gripe si tienes síntomas. Si el resultado da atención positivo, comuníquese con su proveedor de atención médica de inmediato y pregúntale acerca de los medicamentos, ya que funcionan mejor cuando se inician inmediatamente después de que comienzan los síntomas. Obtenga más información: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested

10/26/2025

DYK? October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( ) Awareness Month. Spread the word about for babies using resources & activities, like the Challenge. https://go.nih.gov/O2OrIr7

¿Sabías? Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Síndrome de Muerte Súbita del Lactante (SMSL). Difunde información sobre el para bebés con recursos y actividades, como el reto . https://go.nih.gov/O2OrIr7