Contact info

bfsupportgroup@gmail.com 606-864-5187

Skyler Gambill (BF Peer Counselor) skyler.gambill@ky.gov

606-682-9912/LCHD, BFPC

Anne Grant(BF Peer Counselor) annem.grant@ky.gov

606-682-0367LCHD,BFPC, CLC

Monday, March 5, 2012

Being Prepared!!!

In light of the recent Tornado Tragedy that has rocked our county, we would like to help you feel more comfortable if we receive more bad weather. We would like to keep those families that lost material belongings as well as loved ones in our thoughts and prayers and donate items if you can. Here is a list of items recommended by the Department of Homeland Security to have for your own basic Emergency Supply Kit.
  • Water: 1 Gallon of water PER person PER day for at LEAST 3 days, for drinking and sanitation
  • Food: at least a 3-day supply of NON-Perishable food
  • Battery-Powered or Hand Crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
  • Flashlight and Extra Batteries
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle to signal for help
  • Dust Mask: to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
  • Moist Towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
  • Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities
  • Can opener for food (if your kit contains canned food)
  • Local Maps
These can be considered additional items but do not have to be in a basic kit:
  • Prescription Medications and glasses (or a compiled list and pharmacy number)
  • Infant formula/diapers/wipes
  • Pet food and extra water for your pet
  • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
  • Cash or Traveler's check and change
  • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from http://www.ready.gov/
  • Sleeping Bag or warm blanket for each person
  • Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
  • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels or napkins
  • Paper and pencil
  • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
These items can be stored in a regular storage tote that is placed where everyone will know where to get it. When bad weather approaches, grab your emergency kit and take it with you when you seek shelter!!! For more information you can contact the local health department or go to http://www.ready.gov/

Monday, October 10, 2011

H.A.N.D.S

Are you a first time mom/dad? Do you have questions about your pregnancy? Do you have concerns about your child's development? Well, have no fear, you ARE NOT alone!!! Many first time parents and even second time parents have these fears and concerns. H.A.N.D.S is a program that helps answer these questions. There are many benefits to becoming a H.A.N.D.S family. One benefit is the ability to attend special events like the upcoming HALLOWEEN BASH!!! This bash is for past/present H.A.N.D.S families only and will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Make sure to dress your little one(s) up and show off their costumes. If you are not a H.A.N.D.S family and would like to become one, please contact Beth Smith at the Laurel County Health Department (606) 864-5187. If you are not with the Laurel County Health Department and are still interested in the H.A.N.D.S program contact your local Health Department.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

HEALTHY BABIES WORKSHOP

Pregnant??? A $15.00 Gift card could be YOURS!!!!

The Laurel County Health Department will be hosting a Healthy Babies Workshop on June 21, 2011 from 1:00-3:00pm.

For Questions please call: 606-337-2070

Door prizes will be given out!

Only First Time Attendees Eligible.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Breast-Feeding May Help Quell Behavior Problems

British study finds more conduct issues among kids who were formula-fed Posted: May 10, 2011

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-fed children are less likely to have behavioral problems at age 5 than are those who were given formula, a new study reports.

The finding comes from an analysis of data on 10,037 mother-child pairs taking part in a study of white infants born in the United Kingdom in 2000 to 2001, including 9,525 carried full-term and 512 children who were born prematurely. Of the full-term children, 29 percent were breast-fed for at least four months, as were 21 percent of the pre-term children.

The parents completed a questionnaire designed to identify various types of behavioral problems, including conduct (stealing and lying), emotional (clinginess, anxiety) and hyperactivity.

About 6 percent of the children who were breast-fed and 16 percent of the formula-fed children had abnormal scores on the questionnaire, an indication of potential behavioral problems, according to the study.

The researchers suggested that the content of breast milk could be a reason for the differences. Breast milk contains large amounts of certain fatty acids, growth factors and hormones important in the development and function of an infant's brain and central nervous system, they explained.

Also, they noted, the interaction between mother and child that breast-feeding promotes could influence the child's behavior.

"Our findings suggest that longer duration of breast-feeding (at all or exclusively) is associated with having fewer parent-rated behavioral problems in term children," Maria Quigley, of the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford, and colleagues concluded.

The study was published online May 9 in Archives of Disease in Childhood.

More information

WomensHealth.gov has more about the benefits of breast-feeding.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

BABYFEST 2011

Babyfest will be held at St. Joseph of London on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 1pm-4pm. Come and see us for some great information on breastfeeding as well as a chance to win a prize! Hope to see you all there. You can contact the hospital or the Health Department for more information.