Tuolumne County Public Health, Sonora, CA Videos

While most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%), have been installed incorrectly. (https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-highlights-importance-car-seats-and-child-passenger-safety) If you need a new car seat, or help installing your own, call Tuolumne County Public Health at (209) 533-7401. FREE car seats and booster seats are available for income eligible families while supplies last! For help finding the correct car seat, visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats For car seat safety tips, visit: https://www.safekids.org/car-seat For more information on car seat recalls, visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We're doing a little garden clean-up to show our love to the Earth today! Earth Day is a great time to get outdoors! Take a walk, bike ride, or start a garden today to celebrate. As you enjoy the sunny weather, make sure to: ☀ Check the UV Index ☀ Wear SPF ☀ Monitor the air quality #EarthDay #CelebrateEarthDay #takeawalk

We’re Public Health…of course we’re gonna follow this trend! We love to showcase some of the quirks and perks of being a public health department because we love what we do! (Even if our vending machine only has water 😅💧) Working at Tuolumne County Public Health means promoting and protecting the health and well-being of everyone in the community. To learn more about all of our programs, head to our website: https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/250/Public-Health #PublicHealth #HealthyCommunity #TCPH

The holiday season can be an extra stressful time for many people, but you are not alone. Help for mental health and substance use is available. Find the right resource for you at samhsa.gov/find-help. If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988.

#HealthyElfie swimming in toothpaste tubes this #ToothyTuesday! Here are some dental health tips to remember through the holidays: ✅ Brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day. ✅ Floss daily. ✅ Brush with fluoride toothpaste. ✅ Visit your dentist at least once a year. ✅ Maintain a healthy diet. For more dental health tips and resources, please visit: smilecalifornia.org #BrushYourTeeth #DentalHygiene

#FightFlu Happy National Influenza Vaccination Week! From December 4-8, 2023, we will observe National Influenza Vaccination Week, a reminder for everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine this season! Flu vaccines prevent serious illness and complications from the flu. And it's the best way to prevent the flu! Head into your local pharmacy (or local health department!) to get a flu vaccine. Tuolumne County Public Health offers FREE flu shots on Tuesdays! Call (209) 533-7401 to make an appointment. #FightFlu #InfluenzaVaccinationWeek #FluShot #TCPH

#GobbleGobble 🦃 Our WIC team would like to share this easy, healthy leftover turkey recipe! As the weather gets cooler and the leaves fall, it's always nice to have some soup on the stove! This recipe can be customized to fit in lots of yummy, health veggies! 🥕🥦🌽 For the full recipe, please visit: thecleaneatingcouple.com/leftover-turkey-soup/ To learn more about our WIC Program, please visit: tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/259/Women-Infants-Children

🍎🫐🍓 #Throwback to Kids Day at the Peaceful Valley Farmers Market! Our team had the best time out in the community at this wonderful event — filled with yummy local produce and community participation! A huge thank you to Peaceful Valley Farmers Market and everyone who makes this event possible each year. We love our Farmer’s Markets! Although farmer’s market season is coming to a close, it’s still important to maintain healthy habits and eat lots of fruits and veggies! For simple, healthy recipes, please visit: https://calfreshhealthyliving.cdph.ca.gov/en/recipes/Pages/default.aspx. For more information on how to get involved with local nutrition efforts through the Tuolumne Thrives Group, please call (209) 533-7401. 🥦🍍🥬🫛🍇🫑 Area 12 Agency On Aging Blue Zones Project - Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County Youth Substance Use Parent Info Night
Researchers and local organizations will discuss Tuolumne County youth substance use data and prevention efforts.

#BehindtheScenes look at our clinic! Our clinic is designed to be an inviting, sensory-conscious space for everyone. There are several sensory toys and lights designed to relieve stress and create a grounding experience for those sensitive to clinical settings. For some individuals, visiting a space prior to vaccination can help decrease anxiety. If you or your family would like to tour our clinic prior to an appointment, please call us at 209-533-7401. Be sure to ask your immunization nurse about sensory friendly toys and supplies! For additional tips on how to support a child during and after their appointment, visit: kidshealth.org/en/parents/dr-visits.html As a reminder, our clinic is open for FREE flu shots every Tuesday! Call (209) 533-7401 to make an appointment. #tcph #vaccination #immunization #clinic

#FlashbackFridays Resource Guide Edition!
#FlashbackFriday Did you know that Tuolumne County has been publishing resource guides since the 80s?! Here's a glimpse at some of the previous (very colorful!) guides! ✨ For the updated 2023 Community Resource Guide, please visit https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25582/Community-Resource-Guide #TCPH #ResourceGuide

The Tuolumne County WIC Program wants their participants to know that they have more Farmers Market vouchers and will start distributing them this Saturday, August 5th. Stop by the Sonora Farmers Market between 7:30 and 10:30 to pick them or to find out more about this amazing program.

Are you ready to quit nicotine? Visit kickitca.org for free support. #tobaccofreetuolumne #KickItTuoCo

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Working mothers in particular should receive #breastfeeding counselling and support during both the antenatal and postnatal period, to build their confidence and skills to enable them to breastfeed in the face of challenges. This #WBW2023, let’s make a difference for working parents & enable breastfeeding! #WABA #breastfeeding #SDGs #worldbreastfeedingweek2023 #WarmChain #buildingbackbetter #EmpoweringParentsCampaign #EnablingBreastfeeding #MakingADifference

To help keep your brain happy and healthy, go to KickItCA.org for free resources to quit tobacco! #TobaccoFreeTuolumne #KickItTuoCo

Healthy, Hydrating Summer Drink - Watermelon Agua Fresca!
It is more important than ever to stay hydrated with the recent rise in temperatures. Enjoy this refreshing agua fresca recipe while you're trying to stay cool! 😎🍉

Breathe easier by quitting smoking! Visit KickItCA.org for free support. #tobaccofreetuolumne #KickItTuoCo #BreatheEasy

This month is Pet Preparedness Month! We’ve enlisted some furry friends to help us create an emergency plan for unexpected situations! For the full list of emergency items that should be included in a pet go bag, please visit: ready.gov/pets For more information on pet preparedness, please visit: Tuolumne County Animal Control For more information on emergency preparedness, please visit our friends at Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services To sign up for emergency alerts, please visit: https://member.everbridge.net/1332612387832200/login

WIC will be in the Groveland Area this Thursday! Call (209) 533-7431 to schedule an appointment. Services are provided at the Groveland Library every other month. Click here to find out if you are eligible for WIC: https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/266/Who-Qualifies #TuolumneCountyWIC #SupplementalFoodProgram #NutritionEducation #FamilyServices #InfantFeedingEducation #BreastfeedingSupport

Today is Better Breakfast Day and our WIC staff have come up with some quick and healthy breakfasts for you to try! Can’t fail with some make-ahead egg bites. We love ours loaded with veggies! When you’re not in the mood for savory, try overnight oats with yogurt added for extra nutrients. What fruit will you add?? And last but not least…who doesn’t love avocado toast?! So simple yet super filling and delicious! Drop in the comments your favorite variation of one of our recipes 😊