Blog

Welcome to the Reach-Up Head Start blog! Here you will find information about our programs, stories from our staff and families, mental health resources, news and event information, our virtual wellness room, and more.

October 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the…

Read More

September 2020 Edition of The Whistler

All About Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia that targets the brain. Ultimately, Alzheimer’s damages a person’s mental ability and can cause symptoms such as…

Read More

August 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Adult Vaccines There Are Vaccines You Need as an Adult You may not realize that you need vaccines throughout your life. Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date…

Read More

June 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Preventing Tick Bites Before You Go Outdoors: Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog,…

Read More

May 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Spring Activities Don’t waste away your whole spring sitting inside due to COVID 19… Instead, get out there and soak up the beautiful weather with these fun activities. Click here…

Read More

March 2020 Edition of The Whistler

March is National Nutrition Month® Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month®. This campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing…

Read More

February 2020 Edition of The Whistler

National Children’s Dental Health Month National Children’s Dental Health Month is held each February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health for kids. Many people assume that baby…

Read More

January 2020 Edition of The Whistler

WHAT ARE PHYSICALS FOR? Have you ever wondered why your child needs an annual physical? A lot can change in a child’s or teen’s health within a year’s time. By…

Read More

October Edition of The Whistler

Fall Safety and Maintenance Tips Ultimate 8: Fall Home Maintenance Tips 1 – Check smoke detectors, fire extinguishers & first aid kits. 2 – Clean your chimney & fireplace. 3…

Read More

September Edition of The Whistler

ARE YOU FLU READY? Take time to get a flu vaccine CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. *…

Read More