Jackson County Public Health

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

This February, join us in celebrating Black champions in the fight to end Alzheimer's who are raising important funds and awareness, strengthening the health of our communities, and advancing critical dementia research.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Did you know that your ❤️ and 🧠 are connected? Many heart-healthy habits are also brain-healthy habits! When you engage in regular exercise, control your blood pressure, and maintain a healthy weight, you can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

02/03/2026

February will be here next week and we will kick it off celebrating our School Counselors!! Briggs and Cardinal Elementaries are teaming up to celebrate with dress-up days and we are inviting staff and students to participate. We look forward to a week of celebrating with our students!

02/03/2026

The No. 1 killer of women is cardiovascular disease. 💔

Women motivate each other. Educate each other. Support each other. Inspire each other.

This , let’s Go Red together to be seen, to be counted, to be heard, to make an impact against our leading cause of death.

02/03/2026

Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR and be ready in an emergency. About 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes, so the life you save could be someone you love.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

Walgreens is a national sponsor of American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers.

02/02/2026

Coffee. Donuts. Good company. Great stories.
Stop by our Community Coffee Chat tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 3 at 10 AM and share a laugh (or two) with friends and neighbors. Everyone is welcome!

02/02/2026

Nope- not a donut! I have spent the last several days scanning in Texas. This highlights what is coming your way this spring in regards to trends and it won’t be good as you can see the “samples” in the background here.
In my next mass email release (next week) I will go into detail on what my scan uncovered as far as up and coming trends.

01/13/2026

As a nutritional psychiatrist, nutrition scientist, trained chef and author, I welcome any national conversation that brings real, whole food back to the center of health. That focus matters deeply for mental well-being and our metabolic health.

At the same time, brain health is not built on a single food group or a one-size-fits-all chart. The science of nutritional psychiatry shows us that mood, cognition, anxiety, and resilience depend on dietary patterns, not extremes—patterns rich in vegetables, fruits, leafy greens, legumes, fiber, fermented foods, healthy fats, herbs, spices and well-sourced proteins, and minimal ultra-processed foods.

We also know that how food is prepared, portioned, and personalized matters just as much as what appears on a graphic. For mental health, eating all healthy fats and dairy if you consume these, should still be in moderation as part of an overall healthy diet. The same goes for the sources of protein you select whether it be beef or tofu and beans. Paying attention to the source of our carbs is also key, less refined carb/cereals and more healthy sources – so I am a fan of the inversion of the food pyramid. Added sugars can worsen inflammation, insulin resistance, and neurotransmitter imbalance in vulnerable individuals, while whole foods, polyphenols, omega-3s, and micronutrients can be profoundly protective. The guidance on “Eat the right amount for you, based on age, s*x, size, and activity level” is a good reminder and pays attention to exercise and activity – key factors in our diet.

I would add in more beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, tofu, edamame to the graphic so we don’t forget these healthy options.

I encourage Americans to view any food chart as a starting point, not a prescription. The most powerful approach for brain and mental health remains one that is:

• Evidence-based
• Culturally inclusive
• Metabolically informed
• And individualized to a person’s mental and physical health needs

Food is medicine, but only when guided by science, balance, and compassion. Kudos to the new pyramid for it’s overall message, it’s a step in the direction towards Americans eating more whole foods more often.

What are your thought on these new guidelines?