2019 TOP HEALTH NEEDS
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Burnett County’s number one health need is to address Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). AODA means any use of a substance that results in negative consequences. This encompasses a broad array of mood-altering substances that include, but are not limited to, alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal mood-altering substances.
Mental/Behavioral Health
Mental/Behavioral health has been identified as Burnett County’s second health need. Mental/behavioral health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
Tobacco Use & Exposure
Tobacco use and exposure is Burnett County’s third health need to be addressed. Eliminating tobacco use and exposure means improving health by preventing tobacco abuse, promoting tobacco dependence treatment, protecting all people from exposure to secondhand smoke, and identifying and eliminating tobacco-related disparities.
NEWS
Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the start of school is just around the corner, so it’s a great time to look up you and your child’s immunization records to make sure everyone is up to date on recommended vaccinations. When...
School is Here, Are They Ready?
No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there's always a back-to-school checklist of to-dos. Help your children start – and continue – the new school year in good health by adding a visit to your family doctor to the list. Whether it's their...
Summer Blooms
Summer is a great time to go outside and enjoy the sunshine, take a swim, or spend time near local water sources but there are a few things people should do to protect themselves and their pets from water illnesses. We all like to enjoy our neighboring...
