Preble County Public Health

06/05/2026

National Safety Month is a safety observance held every June in the US by the National Safety Council (NSC). Its primary goal is to raise awareness about preventing accidents, whether at work, at home, or in everyday life.

Each week throughout June National Safety Month gives us an an opportunity to make a difference in your home, work, and community by reinforcing the importance of safety.

06/03/2026

Outdoor Grilling Safety. There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. It can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Learn simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling

06/01/2026

CPR / AED Awareness. Did you know about 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED.
Find a place to Learn how to perform CPR today.
https://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programs/cpr-and-aed-awareness/cpr-and-aed-awareness-week

05/29/2026

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ) AWARENESS.
ALS is a neurodegenerative condition that affects how nerve cells communicate with your muscles. It leads to muscle weakness that gets worse over time. Symptoms can affect how you move, speak and breathe. ALS treatment includes therapies and medications to manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16729-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis

05/27/2026

STROKE AWARENESS. Learn to recognize the signs/symptoms of a stroke.

By learning and sharing the B.E. F.A.S.T. and R.Á.P.I.D.O. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. Plus, other symptoms. Prepare yourself and loved ones!

05/26/2026

Osteoporosis Awareness.
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a break. Osteoporosis-related breaks most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine.

Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the loss of old bone.

Osteoporosis affects people of all races. But women who are white or of Asian descent, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk. Medicines, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones.
https://spinehealth.org/osteoporosis-awareness-month/

05/25/2026

We are CLOSED today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, May 26th.

05/24/2026

We are CLOSED tomorrow for Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Skin Cancer/ Melanoma Awareness.
Skin cancer can develop in any person at any age regardless of their skin tone, though individuals with less melanin (skin pigmentation) are at higher risk. Reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or artificial sources, such as tanning beds, can help prevent skin cancer. Routine skin exams conducted by a medical professional and self-exams can help catch it early on.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/cancers-we-treat/melanoma/prevention-diagnosis

05/22/2026

The Friday before Memorial Day is Don't Fry Day!

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designated the Friday before Memorial Day as Don’t Fry Day. The Council’s goal is to encourage sun safety awareness by reminding everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors on Don’t Fry Day and every day.

Remember to Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap! when you're outdoors. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses.

https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/sun-safety-tips