Gateway District Health Department

06/05/2026

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can save lives. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, so it’s important to know the warning signs and check your skin regularly. Taking these simple steps can help protect your health. If you notice any new, changing, or unusual spots, talk with your healthcare provider or dermatologist.

Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn't heal, a change in a mole, or any of the ABCDEs of melanoma. Read more about symptoms of skin cancer: https://bit.ly/46tSowK

05/28/2026

Preventing tick bites is the best way to protect against Lyme disease. Use EPA-registered insect repellents when you're outside and reapply according to the label. A layered approach including long-sleeved clothing and tick checks can also help.

Take a few minutes before and after going outdoors to help prevent tick bites and Lyme disease. Learn about all the actions you can take: https://bit.ly/notimeforlyme

05/28/2026

Dogs love grassy, bushy, or wooded areas—and so do ticks! Some tick bites can cause Lyme disease. After spending time outside with your dog, make time to check for ticks and remove them immediately. Learn about all the actions you can take to protect against ticks and Lyme disease: https://bit.ly/notimeforlyme

05/28/2026

Did you know that every year, millions of Americans get a drug-resistant infection? These infections are caused by germs that have developed the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. Drug-resistant infections can affect anyone, anywhere, at any stage of life.

There are simple actions we all can take to prevent infections in the first place. Learn how: https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance/