My Health Matters

November 2024

"My Health Matters" is a monthly newsletter created by the Grayson County Health Department. You may also find our podcast to be a helpful resource. For additional information, visit myhealthdepartment.org/media.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

 

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant). More than 133 million Americans are living with diabetes (37.3 million) or prediabetes (96 million).

 
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Take the Pre-Diabetes Test

Before you gather...

Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Get your annual flu vaccine and updated COVID-19 shot.

GCHD is offering walk-in clinics Monday - Thursday 9 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 3 pm.

 
Learn More About Clinical Services

I have tested positive for COVID-19...

 

The health department continues to receive questions from those who have tested positive for COVID-19. The isolation guidelines have not changed. For more information, click the button below.

 
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Stay Informed

 

GCHD has posted recent restaurant inspections. Click the button below to view scores.

 
View Scores
 

GCHD's next pop up public health event will be at Christmas on the Square.

 
View Our Calendar
 

We offer CPR classes!

 
CPR Information
124 East White Oak Street, Leitchfield, KY, USA
270-259-3141

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