Parenting & Child Health

posted by Darcie Follon on Friday, May 13, 2022 The shortage of infant formula is affecting many families nationally and locally. Clay County Public Health Nurse Darcie Follon, who also serves as a maternal-child health nurse, provides insights into the issue and tips for worried parents.

posted by Sarah Goodchild and Melissa Horkey on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Most people know that exercise is beneficial for pregnant women but it was always thought that those benefits were just for the mom. There is now a study that has shown that aerobic exercise during pregnancy improves the baby's gross motor skills.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Are you planning to join thousands of others at the Clay County Fair in a few weeks? I can't think of anyone who doesn't get excited for our local, one-of-a kind, amazing fair every September. Who doesn't love the exhibits, the rides, the abundance of fun foods and, of course the animals? It's safe to say we touch A LOT of things at the fair! My hope of that everyone who visits the fair takes home wonderful memories…. NOT extra germs that cause illness! So let's talk hygiene.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Thursday, August 15, 2019 Summer break has come to a close and school is officially back in session! Get your children off to a good start with these key health tips!

posted by Jeannette Hasley on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Summertime is upon us and you want to venture outside and soak up the sun's warmth as much as you can. You know it's important to use sunscreen for you, but you wonder if it's okay to also use it on your one-month old baby?