Four Corners Press Release
National Public Health Week is April 7 -13th. This year’s theme is “It Starts Here”. Public health starts with each of us making a change in our own homes and communities. It’s how the places we live, work, and play affect our well-being. It’s how we are all stronger and healthier together through combined efforts. Join us for the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week to celebrate successes, look ahead to challenges, and make a vision for the future.
The CDC Foundation defines public health as “The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.” Four Corners Health Department has a mission: “To promote health, prevent disease, and protect the environment, improving the health of the Four Corners Community.” Our vision is “A healthy, safe, and connected Four Corners Community- everyone, everywhere, every day.” We strive to share this message with our District and to encourage others to take part in wellness, especially through connecting with others in the community.
Every day, each of us faces choices that can impact our health. Do I wear a seatbelt today, or skip it? Do I ignore my doctor’s advice, or take it? Do I fill half of my plate with vegetables or a 16-ounce steak? Am I allowing myself to take some time off, or am I pushing myself too hard? Some choices are more work and some more fun than others. We need to spot those things that work to support the health of our body and mind. Even if we are living with a chronic health condition, we can make good choices that can add to our well-being. Public health is here to give people the information they need to make healthy choices.
While public health helps each of us learn about healthy choices, that is not all it is. Public health is also about reaching out to the community through many media and outreach programs such as bulletin boards, newspaper articles, health fairs, prevention programs, and more. The public in “public health” is you. While you may not realize it, public health surrounds our community.
Make the most of the public health opportunities around you to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Health is important every day, not just when you don’t feel well. Take some time to go to a local health fair, go to a talk, or even read a press release such as this one.
Four Corners has many active projects, and we are always looking for community involvement. We are happy to come talk to local groups and come to events. To stay up to date on what we are doing and how you can be involved, check out the events page on our website, found here: https://fourcorners.ne.gov/community-ed-training/upcoming-events-workshops/
For questions or to learn more, call Four Corners at 402-362-2621 or 877-337-3573. You can also email us at info@fourcorners.ne.gov.
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