Prevention

Mariposa County parents and caregivers are being urged to take extra precautions with nicotine pouches and other nicotine-containing products, following new research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The study, "Nicotine Ingestions Among Young Children: 2010-2023," reveals a sharp rise in accidental poisonings among children under the age of 5, particularly due to nicotine pouches. These small, flavored products may look like candy or gum to a child, but just

"If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain." - Dolly Parton When you read that quote, do you focus on the rain? Or on the...

That’s time you could be giving to yourself!   Let us first clarify. Our “phones” are amazing little high-speed, technological...

We're hearing local concerns about a product called Kratom, which is being sold in local retailers and smoke shops. It is also sometimes...

According to Merriam-Webster, an audit is “a methodical examination and review.” So, a health audit would be an examination and review of...

Summer Hours for Vaccines for Children in North County

People fall into two buckets. People who journal. And people who don’t. So, give me 4 minutes (5 tops) to convince you that “Journaling”...

Throughout the month of May, we partnered with one of our members, the Mariposa County Tobacco Education Program (TEP) , to promote...

This is the first in a series of Wellness Wednesday posts, where we offer strategies, resources, and reminders for self-care for the...

At the Mariposa Health & Wellness Coalition’s bi-monthly General Meeting, held Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, four Central Valley Health Youth...