Just One Minute

A 60-second look at current health topics with tips provided by expert public health staff.


  • Medical Minute: Lawn Safety

    Length: 1 min 0 sec

    Description: Protect your family while caring for your lawn.

  • Just One Change: – Handwashing

    Length: 2 min 14 sec

    Description: Place soap and paper towels near your kitchen sink to remind you to wash your hands frequently when handling food. With just one change, you can make a difference and protect your family from foodborne illness.

  • Just One Choice: Prevent Cross Contamination

    Length: 1 min 56 sec

    Description: A brief look at how to avoid cross contamination during food preparation.

  • Just One Step: Cook To Temperature

    Length: 2 min 10 sec

    Description: The inspector explains importance of cooking food to avoid "E. coli" by insuring proper temperatures through using a food thermometer

  • Just One Minute: Use Leftovers Safely

    Length: 2 min 10 sec

    Description: The Inspector explains how to safely store and reheat leftovers He also shares about the benefits of using a food thermometer

  • Just One Minute: What is WIC?

    Length: 0 min 55 sec

    Description: Learn more about the Women, Infants and Children nutrition education program and find out if your family can participate.

  • Just One Minute: Benefits of Breastfeeding

    Length: 1 min 1 sec

    Description: Breastmilk is the perfect food for infants, and provide great benefit to moms, as well.

  • Just One Minute: Fruits and Vegetables

    Length: 1 min 0 sec

    Description: Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, they also help reduce the risks of some illnesses and diseases.

  • Just One Minute: Play Time

    Length: 1 min 0 sec

    Description: Women, Infants, and Children program introduces FIT WIC, to help fight childhood obesity with play and creative activities. Make exercise a fun family habit.

  • Just One Minute: Trash

    Length: 1 min 0 sec

    Description: Protect environment, improve public health, and protect your pocketbook.

  • Just One Minute: Complaints

    Length: 1 min 4 sec

    Description: Avoid fines, Properly dispose of trash and inoperable vehicles, Cut down tall weeds, Avoid problems by mowing tall grass, Clean up around your house and reduce habitat for rodents and snakes,

  • Just One Minute: Benefits of Childhood Vaccinations

    Length: 1 min 4 sec

    Description: Protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Also protect the public by preventing or reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

  • Just One Minute: Adolescent Vaccinations

    Length: 1 min 4 sec

    Description: Teens should be vaccinated to protect them against diseases and illnesses.

  • Just One Minute: Adult Vaccinations 09

    Length: 1 min 0 sec

    Description: Adults need to stay current on their vaccinations to protect their health.


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