Blog For Tag "children"

posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 The new school year is beginning! Which means that now is a great time to brush up on our safety tips to keep children safe as they head back to school.

posted by Bryn Goettsch & Katie Fullhart on Thursday, August 3, 2023 The month of August is designated as National Breastfeeding Month, recognizing the nutritional, health and wellness benefits of breastfeeding for babies and mothers.

posted by Angel Smith on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Beat the heat, check the back seat! While there can be several dangers to leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, the biggest danger is heat stroke, which can damage the brain and other body organs, and can even lead to death. So far in 2023, there have been 11 child deaths in the United States from vehicular heatstroke. Public health nurse Angel Smith reminds parents of the importance of never leaving a child in the back seat in her latest blog.

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 Laura Manwarren on Friday, December 3, 2021 Cold and flu season has arrived and with an increase in illness brings an increase of phones calls and visits to the Spencer Hospital Emergency Department. While it's important for people to check with their local healthcare teams when they have concerns, it is also important for people, especially parents, to know what symptoms to look for and how they can help treat the illness at home.