Malnutrition Awareness Week is September 24-28
When you think of malnutrition, you may not immediately think of the children in your neighborhood or even your own adult family members. The reality is, however, that children and...
Sep 19, 2018
Foods to Have on Your Plate This Fall
Tis the season for fallen leaves and football games, ghosts and goblins, and all sorts of changes. And while there is much to look forward to, the variety of in-season...
Sep 06, 2018
Back to School Lunch Ideas
School is back in session which means moms and dads are back on school lunch duty. Although a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is always a classic, sometimes it doesn’t...
Aug 30, 2018
National Immunization Awareness Month
No need to raise hands, but who’s afraid of getting shots? There are more than a few people who are afraid of needles and getting shots. However, these shots are...
Aug 28, 2018
Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Did you know that 60 percent of mothers do not breastfeed their babies for as long as they intend to? Choosing to breastfeed your child is a personal decision, and...
Aug 28, 2018
National Childhood Obesity Month
Approximately one in five children in the United States are obese. And, unfortunately, Nevada’s childhood obesity rate is slightly worse than the national average. Childhood obesity can lead to many...
Aug 28, 2018
5 Ways to Prepare for Going Back to School
You’ve bought the books, packed the backpacks, set the early morning alarms—it must be time to go back to school. Whether you have little ones entering first grade or are...
Aug 10, 2018
Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
School is just around the corner. You’ve bought pencils, notebooks, backpacks and lunchboxes. You do all this because you want to set your kids up for success, so what are...
Aug 07, 2018
UV Safety Awareness Month
The forecast said it would be about 95 degrees and cloudy today. You spent the morning doing yard work, the afternoon relaxing at the pool and the evening at a...
Jul 16, 2018
Minority Mental Health Month
You’ve likely heard the statistic that every one in five adults in America experience a mental illness. Mental health affects everyone, regardless of background. However, according to the U.S. Department...
Jul 11, 2018
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