Western Hampden County Public Health District

09/04/2026

Agitation is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. A neuropsychiatrist explains what it is, why it happens and what may help.

09/04/2026

Hosting a summer celebration? Keep food safety on the menu.

Hot foods should stay hot (>140°F) 🔥, and cold foods should stay cold (

09/04/2026

More travelers on the road is even MORE reason to stay alert! 👁️✔️

This Labor Day, pass carefully, check your blind spots and make every lane change safely. A litte patience goes a long way on a holiday weekend.

09/04/2026

Join us for our Fall Memory Cafe!

09/04/2026

This week when you're shopping, buy at least one extra item that you'd need for your pets during emergencies such as food, treats, toys and other supplies. 🐕

Learn more: http://bit.ly/MEMAPetPreparedness

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. Find out all the reasons to love these orange beauties. https://wb.md/3SqooPM

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Building healthy habits is important because small, everyday behaviors can have a compounding effect on your health over time. And learning how to make lifestyle changes now will come in handy when life gets busy or if health concerns crop up. To build healthy habits that stick, start with small, achievable goals, and build on them over time. And remember: You don’t have to be perfect. Health isn’t all-or-nothing, and every day is a new chance to make good choices.

09/03/2026

55% of all bicyclist fatalities happen between 3 p.m. and midnight. ⚠️🚲

As daylight hours shorten this fall, visibility and awareness become even more important:

🚗 Look twice at intersections and before turning right on red.
🚗 Slow down in high-pedestrian and cycling corridors.

🚴 Wear hi-vis gear after dark.
🚴 Follow the rules of the road.

We ALL share the responsibility for getting home SAFE.