Winter Pond Safety
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- Published on Monday, 24 October 2016 14:41
With winter just around the corner, the Andrew County health Department would like to remind you to talk to your children about pond ice safety.
Winter pond recreation activities such as sledding, ice skating, and fishing are enjoyed by many rural families in Missouri. Remember that these fun winter activities are still pond-related activities and require additional precautions because ice is involved.
Always know the strength and thickness of the ice on the farm pond before doing any activity on the ice. Because ice is a complex formation no ice is completely safe. Newly frozen ice is typically stronger than old ice. Ice that has thawed and refrozen can be weak and potentially dangerous. Temperature, precipitation (e.g., snow, sleet, rain), age of ice, water depth, and water quality are all factors involved in the strength and thickness of ice. Just because ice may be several inches to a foot or more thick does not guarantee its strength. Inspect the ice conditions every time you go onto the ice because condition, strength, and stability of ice can change quickly depending on the temperature, weather, and sunlight. Enjoy winter time activities but please follow safety rules. Think twice before going out on that ice! For more information and ice safety tips visit www.projectskipper.com.
This project is/was funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Maternal and Child Health Services Contract #DH150006012 and is/was supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #B04MC28109, Maternal and Child Health Services for $9,095,311, of which $0 is from non-governmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
National Diabetes Awareness Month
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- Published on Monday, 24 October 2016 09:32
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
The Andrew County Health Department would like to remind you Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life.
And it does - in numbers that are dramatically increasing.
In the last decade, the cases of people living with diabetes jumped almost 50 percent - to more than 29 million Americans. If you are diabetic make sure you are following the proper diet, getting regular checkups, and testing your blood sugar as often as your healthcare provider says.
This project is/was funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Maternal and Child Health Services Contract #DH150006012 and is/was supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #B04MC28109, Maternal and Child Health Services for $9,095,311, of which $0 is from non-governmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
Quit Smoking
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- Published on Friday, 07 October 2016 15:04
may offer help for you to Quit Smoking
Get on the path to quit today
MO HealthNet Participants with behavioral health or pharmacy benefits*, we can help you quit tobacco!
For FREE coaching, contact the Missouri Tobacco Quitline at:
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit www.quitnow.net/missouri
Benefits include:
- Nicotine patches and gum
- FDA approved medication
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
For more information: Participants call the the Participant Services Unit at: 1-800-392-2161
Provider Communications Unit at: 573-751-2896
Talk with your doctor or provider about the best treatment for you.
*Some participants with limited coverage may not be covered for this program. Please check with your provider or MO HealthNet to determine if you are eligible. If you are on a Spenddown, your Spenddown must be met to have coverage for the MO HealthNet smoking cessation program.
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
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- Published on Thursday, 01 September 2016 06:53
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were cone seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the Andrew County Health Department encourages your family to make healthy changes together.
- Get active outside: Walk around the neighborhood, work in a garden, go on a bike ride, or plan basketball in the park.
- Limit screen time: Keep screen time (time spent on the computer, watching TV, or playing video games) to 2 hours or less a day.
- Make healthy meals: Buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods. Plant a garden.
Taking small steps a family can help your child stay at a healthy weight.
This project is/was funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Maternal and Child Health Services Contract #DH150006012 and is/was supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #B04MC28109, Maternal and Child Health Services for $9,095,311, of which $0 is from non-governmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.