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Alexander County Health Department Community Outreach Survey

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Holly Powell, Health Educator for the Alexander County Health Department urges citizens to take part in the Community Outreach Survey. Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W2P7QNL to participate

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Reach Out and Read - Alexander County Public Health

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Susan Cogdill, Executive Director of the Alexander County Partnership for Children discusses Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.

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Top Health Concerns - Alexander County Public Health

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Leeanne Whisnant, Director of Alexander County Public Health discuss the top health concerns that are impacting the health outcomes within our community.

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March is National Nutrition Month - Alexander County Public Health

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March is national nutrition month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to eat a variety of nutritious foods at every meal and “Get Your Plate into Shape.” To get the nutrition your body needs, divide your plate into four sections for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein foods and on the side, don’t forget the low-fat dairy, like milk or yogurt. Following a healthful diet doesn’t have to be complicated. …