The two parent meetings in June hosted by Parents as Teachers were successful events.  A free DISH (Dinner Is Solved at Hy-Vee) class was offered by PAT and Hy-Vee on June 14.  Fourteen families participated.  Each family was provided with the ingredients to make three family-style freezer meals.  We hope to be able to offer this […]

Connections Area Agency on Aging is now offering a customized frozen meal program for the elderly population in our county.  A variety of 14 different frozen meals can be ordered and delivered to the client’s home on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.  For a list of the 14 meals as well as contact information […]

Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.  Click here for tips on summer sun safety. […]

Your suspicion is correct:  June, July and August are more dangerous for children than other months, at least if we use deadly unintentional injuries as the measure.  Nearly one-third of all fatal child injuries occur during these three months.  Click here for tips on how to keep your child safe during the summer.