Overuse of antibiotics can make you more resistant to the drugs over time, making them less effective when you really need them. They should be used only for bacterial infections, not for viruses. Only take when prescribed and don’t save or share antibiotics when you’re done using them.

Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage for 2018 is quickly approaching!

1 in 4 women will fall victim to domestic violence at some point during her life. Also, women in their early 20s are at the highest risk of suffering domestic abuse. Remember there are people out there ready to help you move past this unhealthy, unsafe relationship! For more information on CCCHC’s Behavioral Health Services, please call 7018737788.

Join us on Wednesday, October 18^th for the 1^st Annual Women’s World of Wellness event where women can stop & shop while taking care of their wellness screenings!

Join us on Wednesday, October 18^th for the 1^st Annual Women’s World of Wellness event where women can stop & shop while taking care of their wellness screenings! SMC Mammography Marathon is from 7 am‐7 pm. Now offering 3D Mammography, call 7017487278 to schedule your mammogram. CCCHC will have female providers available for physicals, screenings, and immunizations, call 7017482256 today to schedule those appointments! In addition, local vendors/businesses will be set up from 3‐7 pm. for your shopping pleasure, no appointment needed to shop!

CCCHC invites you to a Diabetes Basics Course on October 7 & 21 from 9:30 am-3 pm in the SMC Conference Room ‐ 510 8^th Ave NE, Hazen. This two-part series is FREE and open to the public. Call Rhonda Pfenning, RN at 7018734445 by October 3 to register or for any further information.

1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition this year.

One in three American adults has prediabetes. Without weight loss or moderate physical activity, many of them can develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years. PreventT2 groups meet for a year to maintain healthy lifestyle changes.

Are you on track? Coal Country Community Health Center is offering backpacks filled with summer fun! Children ages 3-6 years old must complete their Well Child Check in the month of August to receive a backpack. Call 7017484445 to schedule an appointment for your child at any of the CCCHC Clinic locations!

Immunization, or vaccination, helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get their shots — just like kids do. During National Immunization Awareness Month we encourage you, your friends, families and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots. Call any CCCHC Clinic today at 7018734445 to schedule an appointment!