Many traditional holiday meals are full of fat and calories. Do you plan to include at least one out-of-the-norm healthy dish for your family this year? Here are some tricks that are proven to help reduce or avoid the holiday bulge: 1) Eat the best-for-you offerings first. For example, hot soup as a first course […]

Sometimes we take our lungs for granted. They keep us alive and well and for the most part, we don’t need to think about them. That’s why it is important to prioritize your lung health. Your body has a natural defense system designed to protect the lungs, keeping dirt and germs at bay. But there […]

The Ringgold County Public Health office will be closed both Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, so that our staff can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.  A staff nurse will be on call during those days as usual for agency after-hours.

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 […]