COVID-19 Essay Contest Winner

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by lisa

NAME: Natasha Timmins AGE: 33 years old DATE: August 19, 2020 Buffalo Trace District Health Department: COVID-19 Essay Contest: My personal story has been a difficult one to tell, filling the pages with family disfunction, addiction, and hardships which many people have never experienced. The combination of these things, along with poor decision making, have led me to a 5-year sentence to be served in the Department of Corrections. I had no idea that the world would endure a global ...

Fall Favorite Recipes

Posted on October 6, 2020October 12, 2020 by lisa

*Use Sage* Savory Pumpkin and Sage Soup See the Recipe *Use Rosemary* Rosemary-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds See the Recipe *Use Chives* "BBQ" Salmon & Brussels Bake See the Recipe *Use Parsley* Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese See the Recipe *Use Thyme* Sautéed Pork Chops with Apples See the Recipe *Use Basil* Spaghetti Squash with Vegan Sauce See the Recipe *Use Mint* Crispy Chicken with Roasted Carrots and Couscous See the Rec...

Shake Up September – Natural History of Maysville

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by lisa

September is National Preparedness Month -- Do you have your Disaster Supplies Kit? Did you know that Kentucky has a variety of fault systems across the Commonwealth? The largest is the New Madrid Seismic Zone, the most active seismic area east of the Rocky Mountains. New Madrid Seismic Zone - Quaternary Fault Localities. Earthquakes with magnitudes equal to or larger than 2.5 are shown by the yellow dots. https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/new-madrid-seismic-zone Between December 181...

Take a COVIDcation

Posted on July 27, 2020July 31, 2020 by lisa

The great state of Kentucky has a lot to offer when it comes to natural wonder. There are several places on both the Kentucky and Ohio side of the river families can travel to within an hours drive of Maysville. Taking a COVIDcation by getting out of town is a great way to hit the mental reset button during the pandemic. While outside it is totally plausible to do social distancing. Read about some of the great destinations that are basically in our own backyards. 1. BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIE...

Focaccia alle erbe

Posted on June 17, 2020July 31, 2020 by lisa

The Community Herb Garden is fresh for the picking; created in partnership with the Buffalo Trace District Health Department, Master Gardeners and the City of Maysville. Herbs are wonderful to have on hand for fresh cooking but what exactly can you use them for? Our Pinterest inspiration. Focaccia bread art is a fun and creative way to use fresh herbs for kids AND adults. Derived from an ancient Roman flat bread recipe, focaccia bread can be found most readily in modern times in ...

Mental Health Awareness Week

Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by lisa

The Ripple Effect of Mental Illness -- Statistics on Mental Health from the National Alliance on Mental Illness Information and Resource Guide regarding COVID-19: https://nami.org/covid-19-guide PERSON People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases than the general population. People with serious mental illness are nearly twice as likely to develop these conditions.19.3% of U.S. adults with mental illness also experien...

5 Tips for More Restful Sleep

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by lisa

Feel a little grumpy or slow to start your engine this morning? You probably are not getting enough sleep! Our bodies need sleep for healthy and balanced mental, physical, social, and emotional health. That's right. Sleep is so important, it impacts nearly every aspect of our well-being. So ladies and dudes, if you feel like you are not getting enough beauty zzzs, read the health department’s 5 Tips for More Restful Sleep: 1. MONITOR LIGHT Our sleep cycles are based on circadian rhyt...

Materials for Businesses

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by lisa

Restricted-Visitors-for-Long-term-care-facilitiesDownload Restaurant-Safety-Guidelines-for-COVID-19-Prevention-4Download Restaurant-Safety-Guidelines-for-COVID-19-Prevention-for-consumersDownload NOTICE-signage-for-businessesDownload Please-wash-your-hands-upon-entering-this-establishment.-Thank-you-2Download

Power Your Walk

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by lisa

"Keep your face toward the sun, and shadows will fall behind you." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpAwRc-u9Ro Walking increases blood flow to the brain and improves your mood. The Mayo Clinic also has evidence that exercise positively affects the levels of certain mood-enhancing neurotransmitters in the brain. Exercise may also boost feel-good endorphins, release tension in muscles, help you sleep better and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Join the Mason...

Health is Contagious

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by lisa

Eat a little better. Move a little more. We all know what it takes to improve our health. But often we do not reach our goals due to lack of support. At the Microclinic, Take Action 4 Better Health, set goals as a team of 2-6 people. You’ll receive points for achieving those goals and those points can be turned into prizes! Every Microclinic, a healthy meal is prepared by Dietician, Bridget Lykins. This Microclinic it was the participants turn to cook a healthy meal! The Microcl...