Monroe Health Department

11/20/2025

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.🧠💜

No matter your life stage, positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. Get started with these 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain: alz.org/healthyhabits.

11/17/2025

Constant chatter from social media can have a negative impact on your teen. The number of teens reporting poor mental health has increased over the past decade. In 2023, 40% of high school students stopped regular activities because of constant feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

Discover new tools to help your teen cope at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Parents.

11/15/2025

November is National Epilepsy Month.

Did you know there are 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States; 470,000 of them are children. Misunderstanding and misinformation about seizures contribute to continued feelings of stigmatization and negative outcomes for people with epilepsy. This month we encourage you to promote a greater understanding and support individuals living with epilepsy.

11/14/2025

Formula Recall Update

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/14/2025

Work is part of life - and so is diabetes. This year’s theme is “Diabetes and well being at work”, because everyone living with diabetes deserves support, understanding and the opportunity to thrive. 🌍✊

➡️ Did you know?
• 7 in 10 people with diabetes are of working age. World Diabetes Day
• 3 in 4 have experienced anxiety or depression connected to their diabetes. World Diabetes Day
• 4 in 5 have faced burnout from managing diabetes day to day.

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day! Take time to today to consider these 7 ways to start making kindness the norm in your daily life!

11/11/2025

Today we thank and honor all who have served for our country. ❤️🤍💙

11/09/2025

🫁 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🫁

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the leading cause of cancer death amongst Americans. This month we honor and support all those who have been impacted by lung cancer. Take time this month to find ways you can support. Together we can reduce the impact of lung cancer by encouraging those to quit smoking, increasing screening, and advocating for more affordable treatment options.

11/07/2025

🏫🚫 Today is International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School 🚫🏫

There are many warning signs that may indicate that a child is affected by bullying—either being bullied or bullying others. Recognizing the warning signs is an important 1st step in taking action to . stopbullying.gov/bullying/warning-signs

11/05/2025

November is U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Month.

Antibiotics are critical tools for treating life-threatening infections, like those that can lead to sepsis. Any time antibiotics are used, they can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Protect yourself from infections & preserve the power of antibiotics: https://bit.ly/ProtectYourselfAR

11/03/2025

Drugs and your body have a toxic relationship. They can damage your organs, twist your mental health, and make you feel like a stranger in your own skin. Ditch the drama and learn more about drugs’ toxic behaviors at cdc.gov/FreeMind.

11/02/2025

November is American Diabetes Month. Did you know 38.4 million Americans, of all ages, have diabetes?

For more information on how you can join the fight against diabetes this American Diabetes Month, visit https://diabetes.org/adm.