STAYING HEALTHY FEELING GOOD Community and Family Health

STAYING HEALTHY, FEELING GOOD! Community and Family Health Connections Division Chatham County Public Health Department www. chathamnc. org/publichealth Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

PERSONAL HYGIENE The practice of keeping yourself clean, fresh, well-rested and well-groomed so that you: Stay healthy Feel good Don’t make other people sick Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HAND WASHING Why is hand washing important? BECAUSE IT GETS RID OF GERMS! Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HAND WASHING So, what are germs anyway? Germs are teeny, tiny organisms that can make you sick. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HAND WASHING Chicken Pox Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Pneumonia Strep Throat Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HAND WASHING More than 60, 000 germs a day Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HAND WASHING So, what should you do? Make sure you use proper hand washing technique! Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

HAND WASHING So, what should you do? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BUT germs aren’t just on your hands… that’s why you need to clean your WHOLE body. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BATHING &SHOWERING Why is showering/bathing important? Showering/Bathing regularly… • Cleans away dead skin cells and dirt • Helps skin smell and feel good • Keeps germs from giving us infections and making us sick Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BATHING &SHOWERING Make sure you wash ALL of you! Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

DEODORANT & ANTIPERSPIRANT What is deodorant or antiperspirant? Help prevent body odor and sweating. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

CLEAN CLOTHES Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BRUSH &FLOSS Why brushing and flossing? Brushing and flossing… • Removes food and germs from our teeth • Prevents cavities • Prevents bad breath Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BRUSH &FLOSS Brush your teeth twice a day! In the morning and before bed. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BRUSH &FLOSS Floss your teeth at least once a day! Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

BRUSH &FLOSS Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

SLEEP Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

REVIEW Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

ANY QUESTIONS? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

ACTIVITY: • What is in your bag? • How would using the objects in your bag help you feel good, stay healthy, and not make other people sick? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

ACTIVITY: Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

ACTIVITY: Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth

ACTIVITY: Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham County Public Health Department • L. Layton Long, Health Director • www. chathamnc. org/publichealth