Announcements

Lorain County General Health District Releases Seasonal Flu Shot Schedule

8/30/10 -- Flu seasons are unpredictable -- it is difficult to predict when people will begin to get sick and how long the illness will last. To best protect both you and your family this flu season the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. This year, the seasonal flu vaccine will protect against an influenza A H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the 2009 H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. Full Story

Keep Moving Lorain County! - The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span!

8/17/10 -- A new study from American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals that the more you sit, the shorter your life. Although exercising and being at a healthy weight helps increase the amount of years you live, excessive sitting time decreases your life span regardless of your physical activity level. The bottom line is: even if you exercise daily, it's still important not to spend too much time sitting throughout your day! Full Story

A Healthy School Lunch, the Ultimate School Supply!

8/10/10 -- School is right around the corner! It's time for new pencils, paper, lunchboxes and teaching your kids what to put in their lunchboxes. Whether you buy or pack a lunch for your child, make sure to talk with them about healthy eating choices and trying new things. Full Story