Natalie Peters
With the start of colder weather, many of us are spending extra time inside our homes in order to keep warm. Our housing is also closely connected to our health: living in a safe home supports our basic needs...
For many people, the winter holidays are a time to gather with family and share stories and memories.
The winter holidays are also a good time to talk to relatives about their health history. Family health history is a record...
Each year, more than 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50. Caregiving can range from simple tasks, such as taking an elderly parent to their medical appointments, to a full-time role helping...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. for both women and men. Every year almost 200,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of...
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is currently underway until Dec.7, and there’s a few things you should know.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program that provides coverage for people 65 or over as well as people under 65 with...
Halloween is a fun time of year when our community comes together to celebrate with costumes, treats and decorations.
When you think of scary things associated with this holiday, injuries might not be the first thing that come to mind,...
Flu season is starting up again, and the Dallas County Public Health Department wants you to be prepared!
Influenza tends to spread more rapidly during the fall and winter seasons and peaks between December and February. The best way to...
Conversations about mental health are becoming more mainstream today. You’ve probably heard phrases like “self-care” or “stress management,” used by those of us working in public health when trying to promote mental wellbeing in addition to physical wellbeing.
While it’s...
It might be hard to believe, but another winter is right around the corner. With colder weather approaching, many of us will soon begin to turn off our air conditioners and switch to our furnaces to stay warm.
If you...
Many rural residents use septic tanks instead of public sewers to dispose of their wastewater, but septic systems must be maintained regularly to continue working properly.
If your household uses a septic system, keep in mind these quick tips to...