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Health eTips is produced by the staff of the St. Charles County Department of Public Health. The department consists of three divisions - Environmental Health and Protection, Health Services and Humane Services - that provide a wide range of services focused on enhancing the well-being of this community.

If you have questions about the Department of Public Health or have suggestions on public health topics you'd like to see explored in this blog, please email us.

Mar 01

Control Diabetes

Posted on March 1, 2019 at 1:17 PM by Doug Bolnick

CONTROL DIABETES BY KNOWING NUMBERS

More than 25 million Americans have some type of diabetes, but it’s estimated that about seven million of them don’t even know they have the disease.Doctor_thumbs up

“It’s important to pay attention to your health,” says Division of Health Services Director Sara Evers. “Know the signs and symptoms of diseases. Recognize that there are risk factors for ones such as diabetes.”

Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high blood glucose levels and can lead to serious health consequences and premature death, Evers explains. She says warning signs for diabetes can include increased thirst, increased hunger, a dry mouth, frequent urination, fatigue, headaches, blurred vision and unexplained weight loss. Those with the disease or who experience these symptoms should seek the help of a medical professional to control blood sugar levels through nutrition, lifestyle changes and medication; all which help to lower the risk for complications.

Free Blood Draws to Learn Diabetes Risk
To help St. Charles County residents determine their blood sugar level, the Health Services Clinic offers free blood draws associated with diabetes screenings every Thursday in March. The clinic offers three types of blood glucose test options for $5 each. Appointments are required and can be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling 636-949-7484.

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Mar 01

Temporary Food Licenses

Posted on March 1, 2019 at 10:49 AM by Doug Bolnick

If your business, church, or school group plans to serve food at an event that is open to the public in St. Charles County, there's an important step you need to take before you start: All vendors serving items at public events must obtain a temporary food license from the Department of Public Health.

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Mar 01

Tuberculosis Testing

Posted on March 1, 2019 at 10:40 AM by Doug Bolnick

While many consider tuberculosis a concern for people outside the United States, it's estimated that up to 13 million Americans are infected with the disease. St. Charles County's Communicable Disease Program tracks the potential for infectious disease activity in this community. Learn how they test and treat TB.

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