June is National Safety Month

It’s essential to prioritize safety in all aspects of our lives. We will highlight and explore topics related to national safety and provide valuable tips to ensure a secure and protected environment for everyone. Home Safety Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home. Regularly check and replace batteries in
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Build Your Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the USA and February is American heart health month. The term cardiovascular disease or CVD is the blanket term used to describe diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease or CAD.
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The ADS Newsletter August 2022

Welcome to the August 2022 ADS Newsletter! ADS’ Prevention & Early Intervention Department has been hard at work collecting useful information and sharing that with kids, teens, families, and members of the community. In the newsletter below, you will find great information on overdose prevention, getting immunized & staying healthy, as well as properly disposing
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Got Meds Disposal Drive 4-9-2022

ADS and its community partners are sponsoring another great Got Meds Disposal drive in Guilford County. There is more information available below at the provided links or in the large picture shown below. www.Facebook.com/HealthyGuilford www.Instagram.com/HealthyGuilford   The date of the Got Meds event is April 9, 2022. Location is at the Jamestown Fire Station at
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Tips For Getting and Staying Healthy in 2022

The new year is here! Here are some tips for getting and staying healthy in 2022! 5 Tips for a healthier you! 1. Avoid smoking Tobacco consumption and exposure to second-hand smoke are important causes of premature death from heart and lung disease, myocardial infarction and cancer. If you smoke, you can put a stop
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Medication Disposal for Guilford County

Hi, Guilford County! The time has come to eliminate your outdated or unused medications. The Summerfield Fire District, Cone Health, the High Point Police Dept, Healthy Guilford, Deep River Drug, Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS), and Safe Guilford are working together to sponsor another medication disposal initiative. Please note below that there are three locations
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National Addiction Professionals Day is September 20

With addiction and recovery getting more national exposure than ever before, we pause on September 20, 2019 to celebrate vital players of the health system and continuum of care – addiction professionals. National Addiction Professionals Day will be celebrated on September 20, 2019, as part of National Recovery Month. Started by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals in 1992, the
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Guilford County Tornado Relief

Listed below is a link and a video with information on how to support the Guilford County tornado relief effort. ADS staff volunteered recently to assist in this effort. Guilford County experienced extensive damage from the tornado which hit the area on Sunday, April 15th.     > How To Help the Guilford County Schools
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