It’s that time of year again – Bike Week! It’s time to enjoy the cooler temperatures, strap on your helmet, and ride your bike! Participation is not limited to those going to work, use a bike as your method of transportation to other everyday...
Listen to Lisa Perkins, RN from the Bear River Health Department, talk about an important back-to-school item – immunizations. Growing up means more school days and playdates, which also means more opportunities for spreading germs and getting sick. As your...
AddieAnn Willson, a lactation specialist at the Bear River Health Department, shares some great information on this episode of Give’m Health. August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and...
In this episode of Give’m Health, Joe Kotynek, a mental health therapist at the Bear River Health Department, spends a few minutes talking about the importance of sleep and how to potentially get better sleep. Some Key Points: Good sleep is essential for our...
Wow! It’s hot out there! Take precautions to make sure you, your family, friends and pets are safe. Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort but do not reduce body temperature or prevent heat-related...
Listen to Rabies Interview with Angie. Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system of mammals, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. The vast majority...
