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
Nutrition Facts Label Changes 2020
Take a look at the nutrition facts label on your breakfast cereal. Do you notice anything different? On January 1, 2020 manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to switch to a new (updated) label. Smaller manufacturers have a little more...
Teen Dating Violence Month
Dating violence is no longer constrained to person to person abuse. Many forms of abuse can be carried out with the use of technology, or Cyber Abuse. If you are aware or suspect that your teen is being abused via media platform, you need to treat it as you would...
Brush. Floss. Rinse. Chew
Fresh breath, strong teeth and healthy gums are all part of your oral health. There are four simple ways you can make —and keep— your mouth clean and healthy: Brush twice a day. Floss regularly. Rinse with mouthwash. Chew sugar-free gum after meals. It is...
