Due to the ongoing confusion about the current situation with EMS, MCHD has shared this statement with concerned residents and the media.

Effective April 30, 2022, MCHD COVID-19 Screening Protocol Has Changed!

You might be surprised to learn that, on average, it takes more than a week, sometimes even a few months, to establish healthy choices, habits, and routines. This week is Every Kid Healthy Week, and it is a great way to focus on the health of the children in your life.

Stress is a normal human reaction, and while the human body is designed to experience and respond to stress, it is a known factor for poor cardiac health. High and prolonged levels of stress can lead to behaviors linked to increased risk of high blood pressure and hypertension, such as:

A little garden goes a long way! Did you know that growing your food can help you eat healthier? Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can:

A diagnosis of an advanced, life-limiting illness is devastating. Hospice care is a specialized type of care that comforts and supports patients and their families when curative treatment for advanced illness ends.   While some find relief in learning that the goal of hospice care is to manage a patient’s pain and symptoms, and provide support for the patient and family, it does not take away the…