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Happy New Year! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Medical Reserve Corps, which was announced during President George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union address, and officially launched as a demonstration project in July of 2002. Over these past ten years, we have seen the program grow to over [...]
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Many people use the beginning of the New Year to make positive changes in their lives. Some people will make resolutions to lose weight, get in shape, save money or quit smoking.
If your New Year’s resolution is to remove tobacco from your life, the Montgomery County Health Department has a free program that can help.
Beginning [...]
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Cancer Support Group meetings will be held on the 1st and 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Montgomery County Health and Civic Center building. 1st Thursday meetings are open to adults 18 years of age and older. 4th Thursday meetings are open to families with children 17 years of age [...]
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State public health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get the flu vaccine now to reduce the spread of illness this coming flu season.
“We recommend that Kentuckians get their flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their families as we move into flu season,” said Steve Davis, M.D., acting commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public [...]
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Medical Reserve Corps Celebrates 10 Years!
Happy New Year! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Medical Reserve Corps, which was announced during President George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union address, and officially launched as a demonstration project in July of 2002. Over these past ten years, we have seen the program grow to over 200,000 volunteers in almost 1,000 units across the country—ready to respond to emergencies and building resiliency in thousands of local communities through prevention, preparedness and public health activities. Full Story
Stop Smoking Classes
Many people use the beginning of the New Year to make positive changes in their lives. Some people will make resolutions to lose weight, get in shape, save money or quit smoking.
If your New Year’s resolution is to remove tobacco from your life, the Montgomery County Health Department has a free program that can help.
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, the health department will offer the Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking, a 12-week program to help people quit. The support group is facilitated by trained professionals who can offer support and provide tools such as some nicotine replacement therapy products, educational materials and other information. Classes will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 at the health department. Full Story
Cancer Support Group Meetings
Cancer Support Group meetings will be held on the 1st and 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Montgomery County Health and Civic Center building. 1st Thursday meetings are open to adults 18 years of age and older. 4th Thursday meetings are open to families with children 17 years of age or younger. For more information contact Tina Rappley at the Montgomery County Health Department at 497-2452 or Click on this link.
Get Vaccinated against the Flu
State public health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get the flu vaccine now to reduce the spread of illness this coming flu season.
“We recommend that Kentuckians get their flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their families as we move into flu season,” said Steve Davis, M.D., acting commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH). “Getting the flu vaccine each year is the best way to protect against the flu’s spread and severity.” Full Story