5 Days of Action for Child Abuse Prevention |
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Saturday, April 13, 2024
Five Days of Action for Child Abuse Prevention
Friday, March 29, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day
Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day |
Make some simple swaps to better your health:
- White Bread to Whole Grain Bread
- White Rice to Brown Rice
- White Pasta to Whole Wheat Pasta
- White Flour to Whole Grain Flours such as Wholemeal Flour
- White Bread Roll to a Multigrain Bread Roll
For more information click here
Friday, March 22, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: "Save Your Vision" Month
If this doesn't work, take an extended break, or contact your optometry/ophthalmology clinic for an eye exam.
For more information and tips to prevent vision loss visit this website: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/risk/tips.htm
Franklin Health Dept: "Save Your Vision" Month |
Friday, March 1, 2024
Washington Post: "Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 health problems"
"A review of research involving almost 10 million people has found a direct association between eating too many ultra-processed foods — those breads, cereals, snacks and frozen meals that have been industrially manufactured with flavors and additives to make them more palatable — and more than 30 health conditions, including heart disease, anxiety and early death.The facts
- In recent years, dozens of studies have found that people who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods have higher rates of weight gain, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
- Now, a team of international researchers has undertaken a comprehensive review of the evidence on adverse health outcomes to date — examining 45 “pooled meta-analyses” from 14 review articles involving nearly 10 million people. All were published in the past three years, and none was funded by companies making ultra-processed food.
- The researchers’ findings, published in the British medical journal BMJ, “show that diets high in ultra-processed food may be harmful to many body systems.”
Washington Post: "Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 health problems" |
Franklin Health Dept: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week |
It is eating disorder awareness week.
An estimated 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime but only 27% will receive treatment for it.
Learn more about eating disorders: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders
Friday, December 8, 2023
Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week!
"It is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
It can take up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the flu shot.
Find flu and COVID-19 vaccine locations near you by visiting vaccines.gov"
Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! |
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Franklin TV: Endless Konnections
Monday, August 21, 2023
Senator Spilka's 55+ Health and Wellness Fair - Oct 14, 2023
Please save the date for the 2023 Fair, taking place Saturday, October 14, again at Keefe Tech School in Framingham.
We look forward to seeing you on October 14, 2023.
RSVP online at -> https://karenspilka.com/fair2023
Senator Spilka's 55+ Health and Wellness Fair - Oct 14, 2023 |
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Get moving this fall! Choose an Exercise and wellness classes with Lifelong Community Learning!
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Friday, June 23, 2023
Town of Franklin: Wellness Update - Men's Health Month
June is Men's Health Month! Men die an average of 5 years earlier than women. Many diseases that disproportionately impact men, like heart disease and cancer, are preventable through regular doctor's visits and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Exercise
- Get screened
- Eat a healthy meal
- Get regular medical checkups
- Avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Manage stress
Learn more: https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/mens-health
Town of Franklin: Wellness Update - Men's Health Month |
Friday, June 16, 2023
Franklin, MA: Wellness Update - June is Headache and Migraine Awareness Month
June is Headache and Migraine Awareness Month!
The WHO places migraines as one of the 10 most disabling medical illness but fewer than 5% of suffers have been seen by a health care provider. Consult with your primary care provider if your headaches are increasing in frequency or severity, or are interfering with your usual activities so they can help create a treatment plan or refer you to a specialist.
Seek immediate medical attention if you're experiencing the worst headache you've ever had, lose vision or consciousness, have uncontrollable vomiting, or if your headache lasts more than 72 hours with less than 4 hours pain-free.
For more information visit: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/migraine
Franklin, MA: Wellness Update - June is Headache and Migraine Awareness Month |
Friday, May 26, 2023
Franklin: Weekly Wellness Update - Help prevent recreational water illnesses
It's health and safety swimming week!
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) affect 10 million people annually. They are are often linked to swimming in pools, hot tubs/spas, water parks, and splash parks. RWI's include gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic and wound infections.
Help prevent recreational water illnesses (RWIs) with the Steps of Healthy Swimming: http://go.usa.gov/cuV4W
Franklin: Weekly Wellness Update - Help prevent recreational water illnesses |
Friday, May 12, 2023
Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Melanoma Awareness Month
It's Melanoma Awareness Month. Schedule regular skin exams & if you see anything that looks suspicious, contact your doctor.
Visit: cdc.gov/cancer/skin
Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Melanoma Awareness Month |
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Critical Conversations: Student Voices - 04/26/23 (video)
The Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing event was held on Wednesday, April 26 at Franklin high School. The Franklin TV video recording of the event is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eaqwLofciGY?feature=share
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing - Apr 26 at 7 PM
Join us on 4/26/2023 @ 7 PM in the @FranklinHS Auditorium for our Critical Conversations event.
Engage with our Keynote Nicole Clermont and our panel of community members as they reflect and offer various perspectives on managing stressors.
Event details -> https://t.co/9KZMd6mrIL or https://www.franklinps.net/district/events/93856
Shared from -> https://t.co/0D1Et4ldDV
Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing |
Critical Conversations - Perspectives on Student Wellbeing - Apr 26 at 7 PM |
Friday, March 10, 2023
Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Sleep Awareness Week
It's National Sleep Awareness Week!
Lack of sleep can lead to chronic disease and conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression.
Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/sleep
Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Sleep Awareness Week |
Friday, March 3, 2023
Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - National Nutrition Month
It is National Nutrition Month.
Fill your plate with 50% veggies, 25% whole grains, and 25% lean protein.
Visit MyPlate.gov to learn more.
Friday, November 25, 2022
Franklin Health Department: Healthy Skin Month
"November is Healthy Skin Month.
Wear at least SPF 30 all year long. Ultraviolet rays can penetrate skin in any kind of weather.
Learn more: www.americanskin.org"
American Skin Association |
Friday, November 11, 2022
Health Department: Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Over ⅓ of US Adults have prediabetes & more than 8 in 10 of them don't know they have it.
Lean more: diabetes.org
American Diabetes Association |
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Did you hear that the Health Department is holding a Fall Health Fair at the Library - Oct 19
Have a fun filled night and learn about health resources at the Franklin Fall Health Fair on Wednesday October 19th from 3 PM - 6 PM at the Franklin Public Library!
- AAA
- AcuPUNKture
- Amego
- Arcadia Dental
- Balanced Path Wellness Center
- Feet in Motion
- Forekicks
- Franklin Fire Department
- Franklin Food Pantry
- Franklin Foot Care
- Franklin Police Department with Ben Franklin
- Franklin Senior Center
- Families in Bloom
- MCR Chiropractic
- Metacomet Public Health Alliance
- Milford Regional Hospital
- Moxie Mobility Training
- Neighbor Brigade
- Night Owl Farm
- Personal Best Physical Therapy of Norfolk
- Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
- Safe Coalition
- SELF Aesthetics and Therapeutic Specialists
- Sense of Balance
- Timeless CrossFit and Fitness
- Tri-Valley
- WIC
Did you hear that the Health Department is holding a Fall Health Fair at the Library - Oct 19 |