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11-Feb-13
PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT JOINS WITH ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
DURING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH ®
ENCOURAGINGEVERYONE TO ‘EAT RIGHT, YOUR WAY, EVERY DAY’
Palatka–Putnam County Health Department is proud to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during Marchin celebrating National Nutrition Month®. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Eat Right, Your Way,and Every Day” and encourages consumers to develop a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences, states Jane A. Zentko MS, RD, LD/N, Nutrition Program Director.
Here are a few ways to “Eat Right, Your Way,Every Day” from the food and nutrition experts at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
- Personalize your eating style: The easiest way to get the nutrients your body needs is to eat healthy foods you enjoy. Finding good-for-you foods that please your palette makes eating healthfully special and exciting.
- Eat for your lifestyle: Athletic, vegetarian/vegan, corporate and family lifestylesall have special nutritional needs, but eating right can be easy and tasty with attention to those foods that best help get you through the day.
- Incorporate cultural and ethnic traditions: Foods from around the globe often incorporate an abundance ofunique, flavorful and nourishing ingredients. Keep traditions alive and bring the world to your family’s table.
- Keep health concerns in mind: A healthful eating plan can help prevent and treat a variety of health concerns. With modification and moderation, you can still enjoy many of your favorite foods while meeting your nutritional needs and health goals.
- Make MyPlate your plate: Fill half of your plate with your favorite fruits and vegetables; keep protein portions lean and about three ounces; make at least half of your grain choices whole grains; and be sure to include low-fat or fat-free dairy.
Initiated in 1973 as a week-long event, “National Nutrition Week” became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing public interest in nutrition. Additionally, to commemorate the dedication of RDs as advocates for advancing the nutritional health of Americans and people around the world, the second Wednesday of March has been designated “Registered Dietitian Day.” In 2013, RD Day is celebrated on March 13.
As part of this public education campaign, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’National Nutrition Month website includes a variety of helpful tips, fun games, promotional tools and nutrition education resources, all designed to spread the message of good nutrition around the “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” theme.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.
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17-Jan-13
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SEEKING FEEDBACK ON STATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REPORT
~Draft report shows health and quality of life information across the state~
TALLAHASSEE- As part of the state health improvement process, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and its partners have conducted a comprehensive community health assessment of health and quality of life in Florida. The first-ever report will be used to inform communities, develop priorities, mobilize resources and take action. The Department has already responded to the report’s findings by launching the Healthiest Weight initiative, which seeks to help individuals and communities achieve healthy weight and lifestyle through public-private partnerships.
“The State Health Assessment is a useful tool to help us improve the focus and effectiveness of public health services in Florida,” said Deputy Secretary for Statewide Services Meade Grigg. “Using the data gathered from the assessment, the Department will be better able to address the ever-changing health needs of Floridians.”
A diverse group of subject matter experts conducted four types of assessments, including priority health and quality of life; organizations that contribute to the public’s health; important health issues as perceived by state residents; and additional health influences (legislation, funding, technology, etc.) The report includes data on social and economic conditions, health risk factors, availability of resources, the impact of communities and environments on health and an assessment of the state’s public health system.
DOH staff and partners used the State Health Assessment to identify the following state health priorities: Protecting Floridians from infectious and environmental threats, injuries, and man-made disasters; Preventing chronic disease including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, and obesity related cancers; Working in communities to maximize partnerships, increase safety and increase access to physical activity; Improving access to care; and Ensuring continuous improvement, accountability and sustainability.
The Department encourages Floridians to provide feedback on the report for improving and promoting the health of the state.
DOH will revise the report based on feedback provided and will publish final results online by Feb. 28, 2013, at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Planning_eval/FloridaMAPP/SHA/index.html. The report will be updated every four years as part of a continuous cycle of health improvement planning.
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For Immediate Release: 8/29/12
PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Palatka, FL. –
Flu & Pneumonia shots are now available. Flu $26.00 Pneumonia $70.00
Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
It is recommended that you call our office to confirm clinic times on the day you would like to come in. This is a walk-in clinic.
We also have High Dose Pneumonia for individuals ages 65 and over. Medicare Part B will cover the cost of your Flu & Pneumonia vaccines. If you do not have Medicare Part B, and are 65 and older, your cost will be $41.00 for the Flu vaccine and $70.00 for the Pneumonia vaccine.
The Flu vaccine is available for children ages 6 months thru 18 years of age, at no cost.
For more information, contact the Putnam County Health Department: 386-326-3200
For more information, contact: David Pollard 386-326-3280
For Immediate Release: 7/12/12
PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EARNS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RECOGNITION
Putnam County Health Department is Honored as "Public Health Ready"
Palatka, FL. – As local health departments nationwide strive to protect the public from infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other public health threats, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) have recognized Putnam County Health Department for its ability to respond to public health emergencies.
Putnam County Health Department met the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required to be recognized by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Putnam CHD joins a cohort of nearly 300 local health departments across the country that has distinguished their agencies' preparedness efforts through PPHR.
"We are proud to have been recognized by Project Public Health Ready for our high level of preparedness," said Robin Wright, Administrator of the Putnam County Health Department. "We will continue to improve our ability to quickly and effectively respond to any public health crisis in Putnam County."
"NACCHO commends Putnam County Health Department for being a model of public health emergency preparedness," said Robert Pestronk, Executive Director of NACCHO. "The public health system is making great strides thanks to the good work of leaders in local public health preparedness such as Putnam County Health Department."
Local health departments recognized by PPHR undergo a rigorous evaluation by peer review. PPHR required Putnam County Health Department to meet a set of national standards for public health preparedness in three key areas: preparedness planning; workforce competency; and demonstration of all-hazards readiness through exercises or a response to a real event. PPHR recognition confirms that Putnam County Health Department has a thorough and coordinated emergency response plan in place, that agency staff members are trained, and that the agency exercises the plan and uses it during public health emergencies.
The mission of the National Association of County and City Health Officials is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local health departments in order to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives.
For more information on Project Public Health Ready or the Putnam County Health Department please visit: http://www.naccho.org/PPHR or www.doh.state.fl.us/chdPutnam.
