Your Health & You

The holiday season - it's a wonderful time of year, and you have family in and out of your homes, but unfortunately, the holiday season also happens to fall during some of the sickest months of the year for the general population. Holiday health and safety tips - how can you stay healthy during the holidays? How can you avoid some illnesses that are passed with contact with someone who has had an illness? Those are the things we are going to discuss today with the Putnam County Health Department on Your Health And You.

It's the time of the year when we traditionally throw caution to the wind and stop looking at calorie counts because the holidays are coming. You might not think about looking at food labels, but you need to know not just the calorie counts of your favorite holiday treats, but what's in the foods that you'll be preparing for friends, family, or even coworkers at the company Christmas party as well. We dive into learning more about food labels… our topic today with the Putnam County Health Department on Your Health And You. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

We've all heard it said when it comes to feeding baby – the breast is best. August is National Breastfeeding Month. In the Upper Cumberland – we want healthy moms and healthy babies – and education is available to help moms with breastfeeding advice from the Putnam County Health Department - our topic today on Your Health And You. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

There are lots of diet fads and exercise routines – and they all have a common goal: Keeping you healthy. Your daily output is only as good as your daily input. Put in healthy foods and exercise – and your body will function better for you – specifically today – we are discussing your heart and ways that your food intake and water intake can have a positive effect… on you. As we explore Your Health And You with the Putnam County Health Department. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Putnam County recently held rabies clinics with 621 pets receiving the rabies vaccination at a slightly reduced price. These vaccinations are important for your pets and for the community. We dive into learning more about rabies… our topic today with the Putnam County Health Department on Your Health And You. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

The Upper Cumberland is rich with outdoor activities for warm weather, and we need to make sure to stay sun-safe! Summer Safety, water safety, staying hydrated and safe during outdoor activities is our topic today with the Putnam County Health Department on Your Health And You. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

The Hintz and Oakley Podcast Center has an opportunity for you to get health advice from those who know best beginning this Saturday, and each Saturday through October, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center during, "Walk With A Doc." Get all the details in this week's "Your Health And You" Podcast, presented by the Putnam County Health Department. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Bacteria and germs can cause severe illness. You know to wash your hands when you've been working outside – but even if dirt is not visible – your hands can carry and spread harmful contaminants to food. With spring and summer outdoor picnics and activities – you want to make sure you do your part to not spread these things to the foods you consume and serve. This episode of "Your Health And You" dives into the topic of safe food handling procedures. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Public Health Educators Michael Cooper with the Putnam County Health Department and Katie Neal, along with Registered Nurse Sara Smith, join host Marcia Lee to discuss the flu. They discuss the dangers of the flu, and how to best protect yourself from catching it. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Public Health Educator Michael Cooper with the Putnam County Health Department joins host Marcia Lee to discuss sugar. They look at alternatives you can try and what various sweeteners offer. Along with what should you avoid when it comes to added sugar. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Sarah Smith and Melissa Marcum, Registered Nurses with the Putnam County Health Department discuss the importance and availability of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Public Health Educator Katie Woodard, Certified Lactation Counselor Ashley Roberts and Breast Feeding Peer Counselor Letha Gaw discuss the health advantages for mothers who breastfeed their newborns. They offer advice on the benefits, things to consider for better results and safety practices you should use. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Public health educators Katie Woodard and Kayla French offer some tips and advice for National Water Safety Month. Pools, lakes, ponds and even water parks can present dangers you may not consider. Whether you're swimming or boating, we have advice on how to fun and stay safe this summer. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Public health educators Katie Woodard and Kayla French offer some tips and advice for National Sun Safety Month. They discuss the different types of UV rays you can be exposed to while outdoors. The most common dangers and the possible exposure risks you may not consider. Presented by The Putnam County Health Department

Men's Health Month, a time for all men to learn about the risks to their health. Dr Matt Bolton, physician with the Upper Cumberland's Regional Health Department, offers some advice on the importance of Men's Health Month. We discuss the disesases and conditions that men are most at risk for dealing with as they age, and the steps they should take if they see or experience any warning signs.

Severe weather, random power outages... there are several events that can be an emergency situation. Your family and you can be prepared to handle these events by having a kit and taking a few other steps to prepare. June is National Safety Month and Tyler Smith with the Emergency Management Agency talks with us about what those steps are and what you need to know to prepare.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Lisa Bumbalow, Director for the Putnam County Health Department and Dr Don Grisham the regional Medical Director discuss what you need to know for prevention and awareness in today's podcast.

Katie Woodard with The Putnam County Health Department discusses Teen Pregnancy statistics, education and prevention on You And Your Health.