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Update: The mammogram bus had to reschedule, and will be here on December 31st 9 am – 5 pm (not December 18th).Actualiza...
12/16/2025

Update: The mammogram bus had to reschedule, and will be here on December 31st 9 am – 5 pm (not December 18th).
Actualización: El autobús de mamografías tuvo que reprogramarse y estará aquí el 31 de diciembre, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. (no el 18 de diciembre).

🎀 The Invision Diagnostic Mammogram Bus is coming to town!
We’re excited to partner with Invision Diagnostics to make breast cancer screenings easier and closer to home. Your health matters—let’s prioritize early detection together.
We invite you to call to make an appointment at (877) 317-1349 or feel free to schedule online http://appointments.invisiondiagnostics.com.

🎀 ¡El Invision Diagnostic Mammogram Bus llega a nuestra comunidad!
Estamos emocionados de asociarnos con Invision Diagnostics para hacer que las mamografías sean más fáciles y accesibles. Tu salud importa—prioricemos la detección temprana juntos.. ¡La invitamos a llamar para hacer una cita al (877) 317-1349 o, si lo prefiere, puede programarla en línea en http://appointments.invisiondiagnostics.com

Whooping cough, or pertussis, sends one in three babies to the hospital. Keep your child's shots up-to-date to help prev...
12/16/2025

Whooping cough, or pertussis, sends one in three babies to the hospital. Keep your child's shots up-to-date to help prevent this and other diseases.

La Tos Ferina envía a uno de cada tres bebés al hospital. Mantenga las vacunas de su hijo al día para ayudar a prevenir esta y otras enfermedades.

12/15/2025

For those on the front lines in communities across WNC, a caring perspective can make all the difference. Chief of Police Devin Holland (with the Franklin Police Department) shares how his perception about naloxone (Narcan) changed when he understood the impact that overdose has on families in his community.


Para quienes están en primera línea en las comunidades del oeste de Carolina del Norte (WNC, en inglés), una perspectiva solidaria puede marcar la diferencia. El jefe de policía Devin Holland (del Departamento de Policía de Franklin), comparte cómo cambió su percepción de la naloxona (Narcan) cuando comprendió el impacto que la sobredosis tiene en las familias de su comunidad.

Keep playtime safe and fun this holiday season (and all year long!) with these simple reminders:✅ Find the Perfect Toy f...
12/12/2025

Keep playtime safe and fun this holiday season (and all year long!) with these simple reminders:
✅ Find the Perfect Toy for the Right Age
Choose toys that match your child’s age and developmental stage. Always read labels and check for small parts or choking hazards.
🚴‍♀️Don’t Forget a Helmet for Riding Toys
A new bike, scooter, or skateboard? Make sure your child wears a CPSC-certified helmet every ride!
🧺 Store Toys Safely After Playtime
Use a toy bin or container—just make sure it doesn’t have holes or hinges that can pinch little fingers.
📬 Stay Updated on Product Recalls
Sign up for Safe Kids’ recall alerts to get the latest updates on toy recalls. Visit www.recalls.gov for more info.


Mantenga el tiempo de jugar seguro y divertido en estas fiestas (¡y durante todo el año!) con estos sencillos recordatorios:
✅ Encuentre el Juguete Perfecto para la Edad Adecuada
Elija juguetes que coincidan con la edad y la etapa de desarrollo de su hijo. Lea siempre las etiquetas y compruebe si hay piezas pequeñas o riesgos de asfixia.

🚴‍♀️No olvide un casco para montar juguetes
¿Una bicicleta, scooter o patineta nueva? ¡Asegúrese de que su hijo use un casco certificado por la CPSC en cada viaje!

🧺 Guarde los juguetes de forma segura después de jugar
Utilice un contenedor de juguetes; sólo asegúrese de que no tenga agujeros o bisagras que puedan pellizcar los dedos de los pequeños.

📬 Manténgase actualizado sobre retiradas de productos
Regístrese para recibir alertas de retiro del mercado de Safe Kids para obtener las últimas actualizaciones sobre retiros de juguetes. Visite www.recalls.gov para obtener más información.

12/11/2025
12/11/2025

As the seasons change, it's important to stay on top of your mental health. Here are a few tips to help you prioritize your wellness and avoid the winter blues.

1️⃣ Stay connected to friends and family.
2️⃣ Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
3️⃣ Keep moving!
4️⃣ Find ways to relax and de-stress.
5️⃣Get adequate sleep.

Con el cambio de estación, es importante cuidar la salud mental. Aquí tiene algunos consejos que le ayudarán a priorizar su bienestar y evitar la tristeza invernal.
1️⃣ Manténgase conectado con amigos y familiares.
2️⃣ Salga al aire libre y disfrute del aire fresco.
3️⃣ Manténgase activo.
4️⃣ Busque maneras de relajarse y reducir el estrés.
5️⃣ Asegúrese de dormir lo suficiente.

TODAY!Our Annual Wellness Wonderland is back! 🎄💙 Celebrate health, community, and joy with us.¡HOY!¡Nuestro Wellness Won...
12/10/2025

TODAY!
Our Annual Wellness Wonderland is back! 🎄💙
Celebrate health, community, and joy with us.

¡HOY!
¡Nuestro Wellness Wonderland Anual está de regreso! 🎄💙
Celebra la salud, la comunidad y la alegría con nosotros.

🌟Employee Spotlight🌟 Meet Jill, who represents Public Health with excellence! Jill keeps us on track with timely reminde...
12/10/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight🌟 Meet Jill, who represents Public Health with excellence! Jill keeps us on track with timely reminders and makes our inboxes way more fun with the best GIFs! 💌😂 💙

12/09/2025

Hey, it's Anna Lippard, Director, Jackson County, NC Department of Public Health, and Alicia Parham, Environmental Health Director, volunteering as Bell Ringers for The Salvation Army here at Wal-Mart in Sylva.

Here til 5 p.m.!

12/09/2025

Law enforcement can tell if you're driving under the influence of drugs — don’t risk it this holiday season. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI. 🧣🚓

Las autoridades pueden detectar si usted está conduciendo bajo la influencia de dr**as; no se arriesgue en esta temporada navideña. Si usted se siente diferente, conduce diferente. Conduzca drogado y recibirá un DUI. 🧣🚓

Don't Forget! Our Annual Wellness Wonderland is back! 🎄💙 Celebrate health, community, and joy with us.¡No Olvides!¡Nuest...
12/08/2025

Don't Forget!
Our Annual Wellness Wonderland is back! 🎄💙
Celebrate health, community, and joy with us.

¡No Olvides!
¡Nuestro Wellness Wonderland Anual está de regreso! 🎄💙
Celebra la salud, la comunidad y la alegría con nosotros.

December 7-13 is National Handwashing Awareness Week. Seriously, washing your hands is the absolute easiest and best way...
12/08/2025

December 7-13 is National Handwashing Awareness Week. Seriously, washing your hands is the absolute easiest and best way to stop illness in its tracks. It's the ultimate defense, kicking germs, bacteria, and viruses—the stuff that causes colds and flu—right off your hands. Making hand hygiene a daily thing is a big win. You're protecting yourself, your family, your coworkers, and the whole community. Consider this week a friendly public health reminder!

Del 7 al 13 de Diciembre es la Semana Nacional de Concientización sobre el Lavado de Manos. En serio, lavarse las manos es la mejor y más fácil manera de detener la enfermedad. Es la defensa definitiva, que elimina gérmenes, bacterias y virus (las cosas que causan los resfriados y la gripe) de sus manos. Hacer que la higiene de manos sea algo cotidiano es una gran victoria. Se está protegiendo a sí mismo, a su familia, a sus compañeros de trabajo y a toda la comunidad. ¡Considere esta semana un recordatorio amistoso de salud pública!

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