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      5 August 2009

      CDC Video: Finding a Balance
      More than one third of U.S. adults are obese. Weight gain occurs when you consume more calories that your body uses. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. The key is finding a balance in your lifestyle that includes healthy eating and regular physical activity. Weight is a result of caloric balance. If we eat more calories than we use, we gain weight. If we eat less calories than we use, we lose weight. Obesity may be the most frequent chronic disease that we have in front of us and it's important because it's a major contributor to other diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
      To view the video please visit the following website:
      www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/FindingBalance

      7 July 2009

      The Rutherford County Health Department is pleased to provide information on the NACo discount prescription card program. NACo (National Association of Counties) is a free discount prescription card that is offered to Rutherford County residents free of charge. The average savings is up to 20% and most pharmacies participate in Rutherford County. Malinda Gutierrez the County lead for this program and have cards available in English and Spanish in many locations such as, health department, all Rutherford County libraries, DSS (Department of Social Services), Yokefellow, Salvation Army, Community Clinic, The Daily Courier, Hospice, Rutherford County school administrative office, and the County Annex. In collaboration with Rutherford County schools and Dr. Kinlaw, School Superintendent over 5, 000 cards went home with all elementary school children with their last report card. If anyone has questions about the program or needs a card they should contact Malinda Gutierrez at 287-6233. The website for NACo is www.naco.org if you would like additional information.

Swine Flu Information

      Information concerning the Swine Influenza can currently be found at the Centers for Disease Control Website located at:
           http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.
      Additional information from the CDC:
           Swine Flu and You (CDC)
           Datos importantes sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina) (CDC)

      The state of North Carolina has also set up a website to help residents stay informed with happenings within our state. You can visit:
           http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/gcdc/flu.html

      Good health habits can help stop germs... please visit:
           http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_003

  Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2009

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