Cass County, Illinois Healthcast

Join Louise, CCHD Health Educator, on the discussion of heart disease and health. Learn what heart disease really is, what falls under the heart disease term, how to live with heart disease, and ways to prevent and keep our hearts healthy for many years to come!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Listen in with special guests Miriam Ruiz and Naomi Trotter from The Crisis Center about domestic violence. This will help to better understand the signs of domestic violence and how to get the help that is needed for either yourself or others that may be experiencing any type of domestic violence. This is a great one so listen in!!

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Listen to our health educators Louise and Hillary talk about the various types of breast cancer, stages, risk factors, and early detection of breast cancer and overall health.

Listen to our Health Educators Hillary Kelly and Louise Yale discuss the importance of understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health. Learn the underlying symptoms along with the risk factors and lifestyle changes that could help prevent you or a loved one from developing this disease.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Listen to CCHD Health Educators present the dangers and signs of skin cancer and how to keep yourself safe this summer while enjoying the sun!

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that affects 54 million women and men over the age of 50. It is known as the "Silent Disease". Listen to get a better understanding of what Osteoporosis is and how individuals can prevent and treat it for a healthy life.

Join CCHD Health Educators Louise and Hillary speak with special guests Ana and Grace from the Crisis Center Foundation speaking about the services they provide for our community and how you can get assistance if needed.

Listen to our Health Educators talk about the various types of stress, how to manage and reduce stress, resources available, along with Maternal Mental Health during and after pregnancy.

It's Springtime! And with that comes the threat of severe weather. Learn from our CCHD Health Educators what to look out for, how to prepare, and the best ways to stay safe during this severe weather season.

It's coming up on Allergy season. Learn about all the allergies that many people can experience and how you can get through this allergy season in good health.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Listen as health educator Hillary Kelly gives insight on what colorectal cancer is and how individuals can reduce their risks and increase prevention.

CCHC Health Educators discuss physical activity and exercise! Listen to understand what physical activity and exercise is along with current recommendations and examples of how everyone, at any age, can incorporate physical activity or exercise into their every day lives.

February is American Heart Month! We talk with CCHC Nurse Practitioner Suzanne Filbert about cardiovascular disease, the causes, and what we can do to prevent heart disease and live a very long heart healthy life!

Listen in as we talk with Emily Eichelberger, CCHC Nurse Practitioner, about cervical cancer, steps for screening, prevention, and treatments.

Everyday nutrition can be overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Learn more about what foods you should, what to be avoided, and how much you should consume. Learn about tips to improve your nutrition for a healthier lifestyle.

Cass County Health Department offers a number of services to our community members that some might not even know of. Listen to learn all the services that CCHD provides for residents in the Cass County area.

Teegan Lund, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor speaks about what skills we can implement to help regulation our emotions during this time of year. With winter cold, holidays, and illness around it can be difficult sometimes to feel good. Teegan goes over how we might be feeling along with how to combat that for greater mental health.

Diabetes - learn about what diabetes is, different classifications, how it affects both men and women, and what modifications or changes that can be made in your lifestyle to prevent, manage, or possibly reverse this chronic disease.

Discussion, information, and awareness on Women's Health Screenings that are important for women to keep up-to-date for overall health and well being.

On this episode of Cass County's Healthcast, Kim speaks with Shannon Lightner, Deputy Director of the Office of Women's Health and Family Services within the Illinois Department of Public Health. They talk about programs the office offers, as well as how they get funding for these programs.

On this episode of the Cass County Healthcast, Kim speaks with Gayle Young, Executive Director of the Central Illinois Memorial region. Listen to see what a difference they are making in Breast Cancer research, and how you can volunteer and donate to Susan G. Komen!

January is Cervical Cancer awareness month! Many women cannot afford insurance or the cost that comes with receiving a Pap Test or Mammogram. Join us by listening to this month's Healthcast where Kim sits down with Jessie, a Community Navigator with the Sangamon County Department of Public Health to discuss the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP). IBCCP helps women with the costs o...

Want to more about how to sign up for insurance? Sit down with Kim and Sarah as they discuss the Health Insurance Marketplace. Have questions after the episode? Call 217-452-3057 ext. 1411.