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Diabetes Awareness Month

November 2020
88 million American adults (more than 1 in 3) have prediabetes -- blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be classified as type 2 diabetes. 2 in 5 Americans are expected to develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Parents should talk to their child's health care provider about testing for type 2 diabetes. Adults aged 18 and over can take a 1-minute risk test at www.cdc.gov/diabetes/riskt...
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COVID-19 Essay Contest Winner

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 ...
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Fall Favorite Recipes

*Use Sage*
Savory Pumpkin and Sage Soup
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*Use Rosemary*
Rosemary-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
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*Use Chives*
"BBQ" Salmon & Brussels Bake
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*Use Parsley*
Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
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*Use Thyme*
Sautéed Pork Chops with Apples
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*Use Basil*
Spaghetti Squash with Vegan Sauce
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*Use Mint*
Crispy Chicken with Roasted Carrots and Couscous
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Shake Up September – Natural History of Maysville

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...
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Take a COVIDcation

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...
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Focaccia alle erbe

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 ...
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Mental Health Awareness Week

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...
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5 Tips for More Restful Sleep

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...
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Materials for Businesses
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