Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director S TAYING H EALTHY, F EELING G OOD ! Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Community and Family Health Connections Division Chatham County Public Health Department
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director The practice of keeping yourself clean, fresh, well-rested and well-groomed so that you: Stay healthy Feel good Don’t make other people sick
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Why is hand washing important? BECAUSE IT GETS RID OF GERMS!
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director So, what are germs anyway? Germs are teeny, tiny organisms that can make you sick.
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Chicken Pox Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Pneumonia Strep Throat
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director More than 60,000 germs a day
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director So, what should you do? Make sure you use proper hand washing technique!
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director So, what should you do?
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director BUT germs aren’t just on your hands… that’s why you need to clean your WHOLE body.
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Showering/Bathing regularly… Cleans away dead skin cells and dirt Helps skin smell and feel good Keeps germs from giving us infections and making us sick Why is showering/bathing important?
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Make sure you wash ALL of you!
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director What is deodorant or antiperspirant? Help prevent body odor and sweating.
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Brushing and flossing… Removes food and germs from our teeth Prevents cavities Prevents bad breath Why brushing and flossing?
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Brush your teeth twice a day! In the morning and before bed.
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Floss your teeth at least once a day!
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director A CTIVITY : What is in your bag? How would using the objects in your bag help you feel good, stay healthy, and not make other people sick?
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? A CTIVITY :
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? A CTIVITY :
Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? A CTIVITY :