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ISDH Home > About the Agency > State Health Commissioner > Dr. Monroe's Rx Dr. Monroe's Rx

January 2009

Go for a Walk - 5 miles or greater

  • Pick a daily destination
  • Keep it fun
  • Stay safe

December 2008 Healthy Aging

  • Healthy mind - use humor, socialize, be curious and try new things
  • Healthy body - exercise, good nutrition, and no smoking
  • Healthy practice - get recommended medical screenings, prevent accidents, and get enough sleep

November 2008

Good Oral Health

  • Practice good oral hygiene
  • Get regular checkups
  • Follow healthy lifestyle practices

Read Dr. Monroe's article on good oral health

October 2008

Ovarian Cancer

  • Get informed
  • Know your risks
  • Don't ignore symptoms

Read Dr. Monroe's article on ovarian cancer.

September 2008

Preparedness

  • Be prepared
  • Make a plan
  • Stay informed

Read Dr. Monroe's article on preparedness.

August 2008

Asthma

  • Take control of asthma
  • Take your medicines
  • Avoid your triggers

Read Dr. Monroe's article on asthma

July 2008

HIV / STD / Hepatitis

  • Assess your personal risks.
  • Know your status: Get tested.
  • Talk to your family and friends about their risks.

Read Dr. Monroe's article on HIV/STD/Hepatitis

June 2008

Prevent Summer Injuries

  • Wear a bike helmet
  • Be Mindful When Mowing
  • Supervise All Swimming Activities

Read Dr. Monroe's article on preventing summer injuries.

May 2008

Take Control of your Athritis:

  • Exercise moderately.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Protect your joints.

Read Dr. Monroe's article on controlling arthritis.

April 2008

Fight Addiction:

  • Watch for the signs and symptoms.
  • Seek professional help.
  • Advocate for early diagnosis and compassionate treatment.

March 2008

Infectious Disease Prevention:

  • Wash your hands.
  • Stay home when you're sick.
  • Sneeze/cough into your sleeve.

Read Dr. Monroe's article on Infectious Disease Prevention .

February 2008

Heart Disease:

  • Know your Risks
  • Decrease your Risks
  • Recognize and Respond to the Warning Signs

Read Dr. Monroe's article on heart disease .

January 2008

Weight Management - More or Less:

  • More fruits and vegetables
  • Less sweets
  • More movement

Read Dr. Monroe's article on weight management .

December 2007

Depression and anxiety are common and negatively impact our mental health:

  • Learn the signs and symptoms
  • Seek help
  • Comply with treatment

Read Dr. Monroe's article on mental health .

November 2007

If you have Diabetes, know your ABCs:

  • Alc test - Check your blood glucose (sugar)
  • Blood pressure - Monitor it regularly
  • Cholesterol - Ask your doctor for your numbers

Read Dr. Monroe's article on diabetes.

October 2007

Worksite Wellness:

  • Implement a Worksite Wellness Program
  • Engage More Employees
  • Halt Rising Health Care Costs

Read Dr. Monroe's article on worksite wellness.

September 2007

Suicide is preventable:

  • Know the signs
  • Watch for the signals
  • Refer for help

Read Dr. Monroe's article on suicide prevention.

August 2007

Come to the Indiana Stafe Fair (Aug. 8-19):

  • Enjoy trans fat-free food
  • Learn why there's never been a better time to quit smoking
  • Visit the INShape Indiana SummerFit Plaza (Aug. 8-11)

Dr. Monroe's article on the Indiana State Fair.

July 2007

Come to the INShape Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair (July 19-22) during Black Expo Summer Celebration (July 12-22)

Learn how to make your safe from:

  • Secondhand smoke
  • Lead poisoning
  • Injuries

Read Dr. Monroe's article on the INShape Indiana
Black & Minority Health Fair

June 2007

HIV

  • Learn about HIV.  Know the facts.
  • Talk about HIV. Share your knowledge.
  • Test for HIV. Know your status.

Dr. Monroe's article on HIV prevention.

May 2007

Asthma

  • Take control of asthma.
  • Take your medicines.
  • Avoid your triggers.

Read Dr. Monroe's article on asthma.

April 2007

Minority Health

  • Join in the activities for Minority Health Month. A calendar of events can be found at http://www.statehealh.in.gov/.
  • Be a champion in your community. Help reduce health disparities by promoting healthy living
  • Minorities are more likely to suffer from diabetes,stroke,and heart disease.  Ask your doctor if you are at risk, and how you can protect your health.

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Dr. Monroe's article on minority health.

March 2007

Adolescent Health

  • Sit down to a healthy meal with the adolescents in your family every day.
  • Talk to your adolescents about the risk of smoking and be an advocate  for increasing the price of tobacco products to prevent youth smoking.
  • Call the Indiana family Helpline at 1-800-433-0746 to find out about health services for adolescents.

Read Dr. Monroe's article on adolescent health.

February 2007

For a healthy heart:

  • Know your numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI
  • Eat healthy and excercise
  • Be happy and socialize

Dr. Monroe's article on a healthy heart.

January 2007

10 in 10 Challenge (if you are > 10 pounds overweight)

  • Lose 10 punds in 10 weeks.
  • Decrease your caloric intake by 250 calories a day.
  • Increase your caloric enpenditure by 250 calories a day.

Dr. Monroe's article on the 10 in 10 Challenge

December 2006 Tobacco Prevention

  • Primary - If you don't use tobacco, don't start.
  • Secondary - If you use tobacco, quit today. For help, visit http://www.inshape.in.gov/.
  • Environmental - Stop secondhand smoke by supporting a smokefree enviroenment at work and in your community.

Dr. Monroe's article on tobacco

November 2006

Nutrition

  • Eat 2 to 6 1/2 cups of fruit and vegetables each day in a rainbow of colors.
  • Include 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk, or equivalent milk products, in your daily diet.
  • Read the nutirition label when buying food, and avoid foods that have trans fats or are high  in saturated fat.

Dr. Monroe's article on nutrition

October 2006

Physical Activity - Walking

  • Walk 10,000 steps each day
  • Buy and use a pedometer to monitor the number of steps.
  • Read the nutirition label when buying food, and avoid foods that have trans fats or are high  in saturated fat.

Dr. Monroe's article on walking

September 2006

Immunizations

  • Know what immunizations are important for your age, from infancy through
  • Prevent serious infectious disease by staying up-to-date on recommedend immunizations.
  • Stay healthy by being sure that all family members are appropriately immunized.

Dr.  Monroe's article on immunizations 

Immunization Schedules

August 2006

INShape Indiana's Families Page

  • Recognize and address the issue of childhood obesity and youth and smoking.
  • Involve families in the pursuit of healthy habits. 
  • Go to http://www.INShape.IN.gov/ to learn more and visit the Families page.

Dr. Monroe's article on the Families page on INShape Indiana

July 2006

Lead Toxicity

  • Know what immunizations are important for your age, from infancy through
  • Prevent serious infectious disease by staying up-to-date on recommedend immunizations.
  • Stay healthy by being sure that all family members are appropriately immunized.

Dr. Monroe's article on lead poisoning

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