PATH TO HEALTHA Monthly Newsletter by the Creek County Health

Department

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National Immunization Awareness Month

Calendar

For more information call Wendy Frankenburger @ 918-224-5531

Route 66 Michael Reid Memorial 5k Run

Vaccinations throughout childhood

are essential because it helps

provide immunity before children

are exposed to potentially life

threatening diseases.

2.5 MILLIONDEATHS EACH YEAR

VACCINES PREVENT MORE THANOur clinic offers many different low cost

immunization options, call for more

information.

World Breastfeeding WeekAugust 1st-8th

Work together to empower parents and enable

breastfeeding, now and for the future!

Breastfeeding is an investment in health, not just

a lifestyle decision.

Breastfeeding can help lower a mother's risk of high blood

pressure, type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer.

Infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of asthma,

obesity, type 2 diabetes, ear and respiratory infections, SIDS,

and gastrointestinal infections.

August 10th, 2019

THIS MONTHTai chi classes are beginning soonspeak with Gina WozencraftFor information about diabetesclasses contact WendyFrankenburgerIf you have questions aboutbreastfeeding week ask for ShelbyWooden

Green Beans

Easy Garlic Green Beans1 pound Green Beans (Fresh orFrozen)2 tablespoons good olive oil

In a large skillet add 1/4 cup water and the green beans on high heat and bringto a boil, cooking for 3 minutes.Remove green beans and water, wiping dry with paper towels and add in thebutter and garlic, stirring and cooking until fragrant before adding in thegreen beans, salt and pepper and tossing to combine.

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+ High in Vitamins A, C & K+ Rich Source of Folate+ Rich Source of Manganese+ Naturally Low in Sodium

Nutritional Benefits:

Green Beans can be prepared many ways, steamed,roasted, sautéed or raw. If you want to grow your own theyare easily planted in the ground or one plant per container.

For more Green Beanrecipes visit our Facebookpage, @CreekCoHealth

STRESSCommon signs of stress:

Monthly

Harvest

1/8 Teaspoon freshly ground pepper3 cloves Garlic, freshly minced 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Per Serving: 99 Calories | 8.9g Carbohydrates | 2g Protein | 7.2g Total Fat | 1g Saturated Fat

Total Time: 15 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Yields: 4 Servings Cook Time: 10 minutes

HeadachesTrouble sleepingChanges in appetiteFrequent mood swingsDifficulty concentratingFeeling overwhelmed

Ways to reduce stress:Recognize what triggers yourstressManage your timePractice relaxationExercise dailyEat wellAvoid alcohol and drugs

According to the American HeartAssociation, meditation can help

reduce blood pressure.