Category: Health & Lifestyles
Birth Announcements, Engagement Announcements, Feature stories and photos about local residents in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot/Moore areas. Also special features on the latest research and healthcare trends.
Walk N Talk our way to health this April with AgriLife Extension!
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Medina County has a free program coming up to help families reach their health goals this spring!
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Devine Garden Club gets ready for butterflies
The Devine Garden Club held their meeting on February 22nd at the home of Meg Lesieur. Hostesses were Meg Lesieur and Margaret Powers. The program, by Margaret Powers, taught the members about growing milkweed. Other butterfly friendly information was given to help us feed our pollinators.
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A BIG, HUGE Thank You to the local volunteer firefighters !!!
By: Victoria Arredondo and Kayleen Holder
This week we would like to recognize the many volunteers at Natalia, Devine, Bigfoot, and Moore Volunteer Fire Departments. Together, these men and women have responded to over 1,000 calls for help in 2023. Whether that call comes in at 2 o’clock in the morning or on a Saturday afternoon, these men and women sacrifice many hours to be there in our times of need. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our local communities!
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Devine 4H Consumer Decision Making Results
Devine 4H competed in the SALE (San Antonio Livestock Exposition) Consumer Decision Making contest this past Saturday, February 17, 2024. The competitions were held at the SALE Headquarters and are part of the numerous competitions that students can take part in during the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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Local Paramedic recognized for30 years of service
Patrick DuBose retired SAFD Engineer/Paramedic was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 30 consecutive years of National EMS Certifications. This is an honor held by few EMS Professionals.
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Have adoption in your heart?
Meet Sarah….
Sarah is a sweet fun and loving 13 year old who is filled with energy, and loves being adventurous. Sarah has a fun sense of humor and loves to joke and make new friends.
Can we find 9 volunteeers?
If you or someone close to you has ever received a blood donation, you know you are forever changed and grateful for it. Giving whole blood is the most common way to donate.
Health Unit News Preparing for Emergencies in Public Health
It’s exercise time! The public health way. Of course, please get in your daily exercise for your health, too. Exercising for public health means we need to practice our emergency plans for a public health type of emergency. This could be an infectious disease or other health threat that could affect a population.
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