Health Literacy Month is observed in October. This is a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. MCHD and Family Health strive to enable individuals to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Family Health patients can made a medical or dental appointment by calling 251-690-8889.
Thank you to everyone who got involved in #RecoveryMonth this year and spread the word that #RecoveryIsPossible! Check out what SAMHSA is doing to support #recovery year-round. samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery
Mental health is for everyone, and everyone deserves mental health support when they need it. Learn more at FindSupport.gov. #MentalHealthMatters #MHAM2024
Family Health is helping to connect children and teens to mental and behavioral health services. Call today for an appointment 251-690-8889.
Do any of these apply to you within the last 60 days? If so, you could qualify for a Special Enrollment Period
#MarketplaceSEP for Marketplace coverage. See what other life changes may qualify: https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/
Certified Application Counselors can be found at all Family Health centers conveniently located throughout Mobile County. You may visit https://mchd.org/family-health/#locations for a list of sites or call directly at 251-445-8632 for the Patient Assistance Department.
Major life events can be overwhelming, but don’t forget about your health coverage. You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period #MarketplaceSEP. For a full list of life events that qualify: https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/
Certified Application Counselors can be found at all Family Health centers conveniently located throughout Mobile County. You may visit https://mchd.org/family-health/#locations for a list of sites or call directly at 251-445-8632 for the Patient Assistance Department.
Major life events can be overwhelming, but don’t forget about your health coverage. You may qualify for a Special
Enrollment Period #MarketplaceSEP. For a full list of life events that qualify: https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/
Certified Application Counselors can be found at all Family Health centers conveniently located throughout Mobile County. You may visit https://mchd.org/family-health/#locations for a list of sites or call directly at 251-445-8632 for the Patient Assistance Department.
Being a woman means juggling a lot at one time...it's a delicate balancing act of focusing on both your job and running a household - it can be a frantic mix of kids' lunch boxes, housework, and organizing appointments and arranging social events. Don't let your health take a fall...this month is cervical cancer awareness month...make your appointment today. Focus on you. Take time for your health today. Call 251.690.8889 for a screening appointment.
James Currie with the MCHD Communications department speaks with Claris Perkins, RDN, about balanced nutrition, goal setting, and the benefits of seeing a Registered Dietitian to help guide you towards meeting your nutrition and health goals in the new year.
Family Health’s Nutrition Services provides, in-person and/or telephone appointments to best meet your needs.
To make an appointment with a nutritionist, please call 251.690.8889.
The Mobile County Health Department smartphone app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. Search “My MCHD Health Check” or use the following link to download the app -- https://ow.ly/29jX50QntLm.
