Written by Dr. Lydia Best

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Written by Catherine Nelson

Pitt Partners for Health is commemorating Men’s Health Month throughout the month of  June.  As we celebrate National Men’s Health month, we also reflect on the many men that are called “father” or “daddy” and recognize their special day on June 18th. I have prepared this men’s health article in the context ....read more

Written by Sue Anne Pilgreen

In observance of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this week, we will focus on the recent Positive Pitt campaign launched by the Pitt Partners for Health Mental Health Action Team.

The mission of PPH is to improve the population health of Pitt County through coalition building and partnership. A great deal of this ....read more

Written by Vicki Dougherty, Advance Care Planning, ECU Health

Imagine this… You get hit by a bus on the way home today, and taken to the closest hospital by Emergency Medical Personnel (EMS).  You’re unconscious, and all EMS was able to find was your driver’s license.  How would the hospital contact someone that would know what medical decisions ....read more

Written by Robin Tant is the Nutrition Program Director at the Pitt County Health Department

Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics kicks off a National Nutrition Month campaign for the year.  This year’s theme is Fuel for the Future, which highlights the importance of fueling our bodies with nutrient dense foods such as vegetables, ....read more

Written by Valarie Walker, RN, Coordinator for Healthy Lives Healthy Choices

Damar Hamlin has now become a household name as the event of his cardiac arrest unfolds.  While playing football, the Buffalo Bills Safety player received a hit to the chest on January 2, 2023.  He did get up after his hit to the chest and then suffered an almost immediate ....read more

A “crisis” by definition is overwhelming and involves a disruption of an individual’s normal, stable state where usual methods of coping and problem solving do not work. As a result, the person in crisis may feel confused, vulnerable, anxious, afraid, angry, guilty, hopeless and helpless. It’s simple, when we are in a crisis, we want people ....read more

During the holiday season, food and nutrition play a big role in many festive events and gatherings. Using beloved family recipes makes cooking an important holiday tradition. On the other hand, others may be looking for new recipes with fresh tips and tricks to please the palate. Whether you are trying to make an old favorite in a healthier way ....read more

2020 has been different in so many ways, why not keep it going through the Holidays – in a positive way? This year, make a pledge to be different. Move more and cook low-calorie versions of your favorite holiday dishes. Be different and make the effort to get plenty of sleep and manage holiday stress without binge eating? Make it easier on yourself ....read more

When planning for the holidays, we often think of spending time with family and friends and hosting events or gatherings.  For many of us, we will celebrate the holidays much differently this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has encouraged all people to limit the number of dinner guests with only the ....read more