Jefferson County Health Department

09/01/2026

What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?
SEL is a method that teaches children of all ages how to understand and feel their emotions while also learning empathy for others. The five main areas of SEL can help children make positive and responsible decisions, achieve their goals, and build positive relationships with others.

Tomorrow we will discuss how to build these skills!

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09/01/2026

Smiles to Go is on the move!

Here is our September calendar. Check out our website for more info, the full calendar, and ways to make an appointment! https://jeffcohealth.org/dental-care/

Youth visit (through age 19):
Routine cleanings and checkups
Sealants and fluoride
Digital x-rays
Fillings
Simple extractions

Emergency Adult Visits (20 years & older):
Exam
X-rays
Fillings
Extractions

08/31/2026

Actual air temperatures are expected to climb into the middle 90s to near 100 degrees each day this week with heat index values climbing to around 105 degrees at times. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water!

08/31/2026

🌱 Introducing Our Social Emotional Learning Series! 🌱

Mental health is something we all experience, manage, and need support with - especially our youth. That’s why we’re launching a weeklong Social Emotional Learning (SEL) series to help you support the young people in your life.

SEL helps youth:
- Build self-awareness
- Manage emotions
- Strengthen relationships
- Make responsible decisions

Join us over the next week as we explore practical ways to foster these essential skills. Whether you're a parent, educator, mentor, or community member, this series is for you.

08/27/2026

Smiles to Go Mobile Dental Clinic is coming to a school near you!

08/27/2026

08/20/2026

Special shout-out to Tara Lang with Chestnut Health Systems, who was recently recognized with the Mental Health Champion Award at the Jefferson County Mental Health Summit earlier this month!

We are so grateful to Tara for her partnership with the health department in helping connect patients to community resources and services. 💙

08/20/2026

Recovery Week 2026 starts August 31st this year.

We will kick off the week with our annual Overdose Awareness Walk and Celebration of Life Event this year. August 31st represents International Overdose Awareness Day.

Then we will roll into a series of other FREE events that are open to all community members. Our planning committee is committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma. September is National Recovery Month.

The only day that requires registration is the lunch and learn on Wednesday. Scan QR code below to reserve your spot.

Please share with friends, family, clients, patients, consumers, etc. We would love to see everyone there. These events are FREE and open to all.

We hope to see you there!

Email me with any questions.

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08/19/2026

The person sharing this post may or may not be eligible for this reminder...that colorful cheetah was my fav!😍

We can help you figure out your numbers here at JCHD. Give us a call 636-797-3737 :)

Be as obsessed with your heart now as you were with neon animals as a kid. Knowing your numbers, including cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar can help you take steps to avoid heart disease and stroke