Mohave County Department of Public Health

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

❗Hey fun-loving aunts, uncles, grandparents & honorary adults - When shopping for the littles, do a quick toy safety check first. Take a look at those age labels, watch for choking or tangle-hazards.

Safe gifts = happy kids + fewer “Is that a Lego in his nose?” moments this season!

Remember, you can always check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for latest recall information.

The holidays are here, and many of us are preparing to shop for toys for young ones. Some toys may seem harmless, but every year many children are injured by their favorite toys. Whether you're the gift giver or receiving for your young children, consider these tips to assure your little ones' gifts...

12/10/2025

Learning tools for teachers and parents, compliments of American Red Cross! 👇

Prepare with Pedro is a 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-3 that teaches students how to BE PREPARED and TAKE ACTION for either home fires or a local hazard.

Videos and reading tools are available in English and .

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/prepare-with-pedro.html

12/10/2025

Study finds physical activity levels in midlife significantly lower dementia risk later in life.

Click the link below to learn.

Medscape

Is it ever too late to start exercising? Dr JoAnn Manson reviews data that suggest interventions to promote physical activity during midlife or late life may reduce dementia risk.

12/09/2025

Free course at the county building in Kingman on 12-19-25.
**Register no later than 12-11-25 by 5 p.m. Email Dani at lagand@mohave.gov if you are interested.

Class starts at 9 a.m., we're working through lunch so bring snacks/sacks or prepare to DoorDash.

12/09/2025

While it may seem like flu symptoms hit you like a bus, they've actually been brewing. Mayo Clinic says flu symptoms often begin one or two days after you come in contact with the virus that causes it.

Which is why healthy choices with food, rest, and monitoring symptoms will help you heal you. Learn natural ways to care for yourself this flu season. 👇

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swine-flu/expert-answers/swine-flu-symptoms/faq-20058379

12/09/2025

For budget-friendly recipes you can whip up at home AND save cash while still making a memorable meal, click that link below!

U.S. Department of Agriculture

A collection of favorites that help celebrate the Christmas season without breaking the bank. Thrifty recipes that can be prepared at home will save money and still create a special meal.

12/08/2025

The holiday season is here! It's a time filled with joy, celebration, connection, and yes, stress. With packed schedules and grocery stores, family interactions 🤪, and shorter daylight hours, feeling overwhelmed is common.

University of Rochester put together a guide for maintaining mental and physical well-being during the holidays.

Between busier schedules, elaborate meals, family dynamics, and shorter days, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our experts share simple tips on how to balance mental and physical health during the holidays.

12/08/2025

12/05/2025

Letting kids help with holiday prep isn’t just adorable, it’s good for their health.

👩‍🍳 Baking together boosts fine-motor skills and encourages kids to try new foods.
🎄 Having them plan or decorate strengthens creativity and problem-solving.
🎁 Letting them help wrap gifts or set the table builds confidence and communication skills.

And the biggest win... these engagement activities strengthen family bonds, which supports emotional health now and in the future.

So hand them a whisk, a paintbrush, or a roll of wrapping paper. Little helpers = big benefits.

Sources:
American Academy of Pediatrics CDC Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

12/05/2025

There’s a lot of information out there. Some of it is helpful, some may be confusing. If you're unsure what’s right for you, talk with your healthcare provider or one of our nurses. We’re here to help you get the answers you need to make confident, informed decisions.

Confidential, confident, and caring. Our nurses are here for you.

12/05/2025

We Want to Hear 👂From You!

Over the past year, you helped shape our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Your survey responses, meeting participation, and feedback provided the foundation for where our work begins and how we move forward with our work for you.

We’ve posted updates along the way and shared the final CHNA/CHIP documents, and now we’re taking the next step: forming a Five-person Community Advisory Group. We’re looking for at least one stakeholder and one community member to join the team and help guide how we move forward. Your voice matters, and we want to make sure we’re hearing from as many residents as possible.

📣 If you participated in the CHNA/CHIP process, please take a moment to complete our short follow-up survey. Your feedback helps us improve and stay accountable. ➡ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCS9LY2

📣 Interested in learning more about the advisory group?
Contact Dani Lagana for details at lagand@mohave.gov.

Thank you for helping shape the health of Mohave County!