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Helping Pregnant Women to Stop Smoking

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and my suggestion is that Sheboygan County residents to do everything we can to provide our newborns with the healthiest start possible.  Helping pregnant women to quit smoking would be a great start towards giving our local babies the best possible start.

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Winter activites for the whole family to enjoy

Winter activities for the whole family to enjoy
Although you may want to stay snuggled up in your warm bed, winter shouldn't be a time that your fitness plans hibernate, especially with all of those holiday treats around.

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Striving for a well-county designation for Sheboygan

The Sheboygan County Activity and Nutrition Coalition, (SCAN) Committee, has partnered with the Wellness Council of Wisconsin to engage and challenge local businesses to improve the health and well-being of the workforce in Sheboygan County.

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Small changes in habits can produce big results

Happy New Year!

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Responsible drinking today and for the next 365

Happy New Year!
Let’s raise our glasses to toast the seven community members who have recently been trained as teachers of TIPS–Responsible Beverage Service training.

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A letter of health from Santa Claus

HO. HO. HO. Merry Christmas. I can’t believe another year has gone by and it is time to visit you all back in Sheboygan again.

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Take the bite out of winter and protect your skin

Winter is upon us. If frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills repeat themselves this season, it’s important to have a refresher in taking care of yourself and avoiding frostbite.

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Empathy can save the world

Worldwide, nationally and locally there has been great emphasis on promoting mental health and understanding mental illness. These important discussions focus on the need for prevention, education for all, increased access to mental health services and improved coordination of care with integrated behavioral health services.

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Press Release on Success of Sheboygan Retailers prohibiting sales of tobacco to minors

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Consider Giving these Gifts this Holiday Season

We welcome with the holiday season hot chocolate, cozy fires, twinkling lights, and time spent with our families. Not surprisingly, what also comes along for the sleigh ride is holiday stress. The topic of gift giving often brings with it anxiety, worry and concern for a number of reasons. Take a look at the list below and consider incorporating these gifts into your giving this holiday season.

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