Vaccines are available
COVID-19 Vaccine helps protect you from getting COVID-19 virus. Contact your local health centers for vaccination schedules and testing.
You must continue to protect yourself and others. Three important ways to slow the spread:
- Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Stay at least 6 feet ( about 2 arm lengths) from others who do not live with you.
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Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
National Women’s Month Reflections on Vitamin D
Being a woman has its perks, like having the opportunity to bring new life into this world, on average, living longer than men. However, being a woman also puts us in a higher risk for certain diseases. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in many areas in the world.
Many of the diseases are preventable, please know your options.
Let us discuss our need for Vitamin D, by this time we are all enjoying the sun. The sun produces the Vitamin D our bodies need to keep our cardiovascular and immune systems going strong. When we get enough Vitamin D you have more energy and your chances of getting sick decrease. While you enjoy warmer days and the opportunity to soak up some Vitamin D the natural way.
The average daily recommended amount for adults ages 18-71 plus is 600-800 IU (15-20 mcg).
Your doctor may recommend different amounts, depending on your specific health needs.