MANISTEE — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) understands it is not always easy to prioritize your health, especially during a pandemic.
"National Women’s Health Week, May 9-15, serves as a reminder for women and girls to pause, take care of yourselves, and make your health a priority," reads part of a news release from the health department. "It is extremely important for all women and girls, especially those with underlying health conditions, to take care of your health now."
There are many things women can do to prioritize their health. DHD#10 suggests the following:
• Routinely visit a healthcare provider for checkups and preventative screenings.
• Create a personal goal to reach 2.5 hours of physical activity per week.
• Work toward and maintain a healthy weight.
• Make a conscious effort to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet and limit foods high in calories, sugar, salt and fat.
• Take care of your mental health by practicing good sleep habits and finding healthy ways to manage stress.
• Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, drugs and alcohol, texting while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.
"Additionally, because of COVID-19, many are still working from home, and this can make it difficult to take care of yourself," according to the news release.
The health department offers these tips to be mindful of your health while at home:
• Set a timer to remind yourself to stand up and walk around regularly during the day.
• Start a friendly virtual competition with coworkers. Track your steps, water intake or other healthy activities.
• Take a walk during conference calls.
• Use free online videos or apps to exercise at home.
DHD#10 offers several services for women including breast and cervical cancer screenings, diabetes prevention programs, tobacco cessation programs, birth control, sexual health services and immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson are available at all DHD#10 offices to eligible individuals from 8:30 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. on Tuesdays via walk-in or by appointment. To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, go to www.dhd.org/schedule or call 888-217-3904.
To learn more about DHD#10’s services for women, go to www.dhd10.org or call 888-217-3904.
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