Health & Social Services
The Health Department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives.
The Health Department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives. This includes disease surveillance, outbreak response, community health education, health inspections, and policy development and implementation.
New research shows exposure to air pollutants might lead to postpartum depression in new mothers
Air pollution, a problem that affects people all over the globe, can impact a person’s physical health but new research shows that it can also cause poor mental health. This week's study shows a relationship between exposure to air pollution and post-partum depression.
November 29, 2023
Health Alert: Recalled Apple and Apple-Cinnamon Sauce Pouches Due to Elevated Lead Levels
Since the end of October, there has been a voluntarily recall certain cinnamon applesauce products due to reports of elevated levels of lead found in these products.
November 21, 2023
Violence Really is a Disease
While people don’t catch violence the same way they catch the flu, there are ways in which violence spreads from person to person to harm communities at large.
October 30, 2023
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