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Health Happenings

health –noun 1. soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment

The City of Sioux Falls Health Department has a wide range of ways of keeping us healthy. The Falls Community Health Medical and Dental Clinics, Public Health Laboratory, and Environmental Health all work together to keep the citizens of Sioux Falls well.

Jill Franken hosts “Health Happenings”, a half hour program that gives the viewer an insight into the functions of the Health Department and various ways to keep you healthy as well.

Rana Deboer hosts the "Mind and Body Minute", presenting simple tips and ways you can improve your lifestyle and preserve your good health.

All health and wellness information, articles, instruction, activities, and advice by the City of Sioux Falls Health Department and Wellness Program are designed to help you make informed decisions about your health, fitness and wellbeing. In no way should any information from the City of Sioux Falls be used as a substitute for your healthcare provider’s advice or treatment, or be used to diagnose a health problem or condition.

Health Happenings - July 2008
Host Jill Franken discusses the importance of immunizations with Dr. Charles Shafer with the City of Sioux Falls Health Department and Dr. Jacquie Kelley with the Sioux Falls School District.

In Mind and Body Minute Rana DeBoer talks about body composition and gives you a few helpful hints to reduce your body fat.

Previously Aired Episodes:

Health Happenings - June 2008

Host Jill Franken talks about how to protect yourself and your family from West Nile Virus during the Summer months. Jill talks with City employee Jon Klemme about his personal battle with West Nile Virus in 2007, and with Denise VanRoekel from Mosquito Control about how both the City and its citizens can help control the mosquito population. Also; "Mind and Body Minute" with City Health and Wellness Coordinator, Rana Deboer focuses on "Desk Fitness."
Health Happenings - April 2008

Premier Episode: Jill Franken and Judy Buseman give the viewers a tour of the new City / County Health and Human Services Building and discuss the health services available to the Sioux Falls community.