Western Hampden County Public Health District

09/01/2026

Did you know? More than 95 million children and teenagers live with hearing loss. Many don’t get health services to remedy this.

Spot the possible signs of hearing loss in children:

⁉️ Frequently asking you to repeat
📖 Struggling with attention or keeping up at school
👂 Complaining of ear pain or ear discharge
🗣️ Showing delayed speech and language development

Early checkups and simple treatments can make a big difference. Don’t wait! Take your child for a hearing test. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4l97XkQ

09/01/2026

People who eat a lot of fried, processed foods tend to fare worse on tests that measure their thinking skills. The likely reason: fried and fatty foods. These guilty pleasures cause inflammation, which can damage the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood and hurt the brain itself. https://wb.md/4gz1v4B

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

In the U.S. 6.2 million people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease. About two-thirds of these people are women. Do you know what are the early signs of Alzheimer’s ? https://wb.md/4wN9sZT

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

When the sun’s out, your sunglasses should be, too. And don’t forget a hat. They help protect your eyes from stealthy UV damage. An ophthalmologist explains.

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

🚌💛 SCHOOL BUSES ARE BACK ON THE ROAD THIS WEEK!

We know the feeling — you’re already running late for work, you’re watching the clock, and then… you find yourself behind a school bus making stop after stop. 😬

It can be frustrating. But nothing is more important than getting our kids to and from school safely.

As buses return to our roads, please slow down, stay alert, and be patient. When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, STOP. Children may be crossing the road, and they aren’t always easy to see.

🚦 Remember:
• Traffic traveling behind the bus must stop.
• On undivided roads, traffic traveling in both directions must stop.
• Never try to “beat” the lights or go around a stopped bus.

That extra minute or two may feel inconvenient, but a child’s safety is worth every second.Give yourself a few extra minutes this week, watch for our buses, and help us get every Ram to school and back home safely. 🐏💚💛

**Thank you for putting our kids first!**