Health Education Goals
One of the primary goals of the Stone County Health Department is to improve the health of county residents. The Stone County Health Department (SCHD) strongly believes that good health begins with prevention. Therefore the SCHD is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Stone County by providing health education to people of all ages and in a variety of settings including schools, community centers, churches, health care facilities, senior centers, businesses, health fairs, day care cacilities, and civic organizations. Health education is available free of charge and provides information about relevant health and safety issures through individual consultations and educational presentations. The health educations topics included, but are not limited to:- H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- Seasonal Flu
- Women's Health Issues
- Men's Health Issues
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol
- Physical Activity
- Nutrition
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Hand Washing
- Food Safety and Preparation
- Personal Hygiene
- Dental Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Chronic Diseases
- Pandemic Influenza
- MRSA (Methincillin-Resistant Staphyolococcus aures)
- Head Lice
- Growing up for Girls: How the Body Changes
- Child Passenger Safety (Car seats and seat belts
- Vehicle Safety (adolescents to senior adults)
- Tobacco
- Emergency Preparedness
- Summer Safety
To schedule a consultation or presentation contact Trisha Doering, Public Health Educator
doerit@lpha.mopublic.org
417/357-6134 ~ Fax #417/357-6031
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