 Staying Healthy in August
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The Healthy Homes Department takes a systems-level approach, considering the entire home environment and the comprehensive needs of a family. The Healthy Homes department integrates multiple perspectives that considers the people living in the home, the structure itself, and potential health hazards. We consider how housing hazards affect occupant health, thus ensuring better efficiency and more effective prevention. Learn how to keep your child and yourself safe in your home, including strategies for preventing lead poisoning. Discover the training and resources to help you and your workers maintain a safe environment. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the resources available to prevent lead poisoning and promote health and safety in your home. Visit our website to access resources and services that provide simple and accessible information on how your home's health directly impacts your family's well-being. Additionally, learn how to apply for free funding to repair your home.
Visit achhd.org to learn more.
 Free Cooking Classes Available
This is the perfect class to learn basic cooking skills. You will also learn what you need to know to successfully get a Food Handler’s Certificate. Each class covers: nutrition education, basic culinary skills, food safety, and seasonal produce tips. After attending of all classes participants will receive a certificate of completion. This class is sponsored by the Alameda County Nutrition Services. Click here to learn more.
  Do you live in Alameda County? Does your home need repairs? If you answered yes to both questions, give us a call at (510) 567-8000 or click here for more information about how to apply for free money for home repairs.
Alameda County Nutrition Services
Alameda County Nutrition Service (ACNS) is a program of the Alameda County Public Health Department’s Community Health Services Division. They aim to promote and support healthy eating and physical activity in order to reduce chronic disease and improve long-term health. ACNS achieves this by forming strong partnerships with residents and community organizations. They offer various initiatives such as promoting healthy eating and physical activity at events, providing nutrition and cooking classes, implementing safe routes to school, delivering nutrition education in stores, facilitating the establishment of community gardens, and developing healthy food and beverage standards and wellness policies.
Click here to learn more about our wonderful partner.
 Do you have an in-person or virtual event you'd like us to participate in? Whether it is a training, a presentation, or a question & answer session for your community - we want to hear about it! Click here to let us know!
 Choose Water for Better Health
Ensuring daily water intake is essential for maintaining good health. Drinking water prevents dehydration, regulates body temperature, and prevents constipation and dry mouth. Additionally, water is a calorie-free option, making it an excellent choice for managing body weight and reducing calorie consumption compared to sugary beverages like sweet tea or regular soda. But there are numerous sugar-free, healthy drinks available that are equally delicious. Consider making your own refreshing and nutritious beverages and choose wisely when selecting your next drink.
Click here to learn more about the Rethink Your Drink Campaign and join the movement.
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