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Oct 31

World Diabetes Day is November 14 “Know your risk, Know your response”

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 each year.  The theme for 2024 is “Empowering Global Health.” Education and prevention are about knowing the warning signs and risks associated with diabetes, knowing who can help to manage and control diabetes and what to do if you are a sufferer.  You also need to know about […]

Sep 23

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down syndrome (sometimes called Down’s syndrome) is a condition in which a child is born with an extra copy of their 21st chromosome — hence its other name, trisomy 21. This causes physical and mental developmental delays and disabilities. Many of the disabilities are lifelong, and they can also shorten life expectancy. However, people with […]

Aug 20

Office Closed for Labor Day

Ringgold County Public Health will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

Aug 20

September is Healthy Aging Month

September is a perfect time to celebrate Healthy Aging Month since it is the time when many people think about getting started on new tasks after the summer. Drawing on the “back to school” urge embedded in everyone from childhood, the observance month’s activities are designed to encourage people to rejuvenate and get going on […]