FIPHD Blog

A foodservice sanitation manager's course will be offered Monday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at ILEAS Training Center (former Champaign Co Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St., Urbana, IL.  The exam will be Tuesday, February 28, from 9-11 a.m. at IDPH Region 6 office, 2125 S First St. Champaign.  Persons needing recertification for their IL Dept. of Public Health certificate may attend the second day, Wednesday, February 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“4 The Health of It” is a six-week program sponsored by FIPHD and WGFA Radio and encourages physical activity, healthy eating and healthy moments to celebrate wellness. Formally called Employee Health & Fitness Month, “4 The Health of It” was developed to include all persons living in the WGFA Radio listening area. The project promotes self responsibility and helps people become more aware that physical activity, healthy moments, and healthy eating habits are behaviors, that when adopted, allow for a healthier status.

January is National Radon Action Month.  The FIPHD Environmental Department shares action information by decorating a bulletin board.  Radon is a silent killer and is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.  Learn about Radon and take action!! - (Bulletin Board decorated by Stephanie)