We are so glad that you have decided to visit our website!

What will you find on our website? How might this information help you? You may be surprised to see how much Lewis County Public Health offers and how our services can benefit you directly!

AUTISM AWARENESS - WHAT IS AUTISM? POSTED ON APRIL 1, 2008 Did you know… • 1 in 150 children is diagnosed with autism, • 1 in 94 boys is on the autism spectrum, • 67 children are diagnosed per day, • A new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes, • More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined, • Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S., • Autism costs the nation over $90 billion per year, a figure expected to double in the next decade, Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. Click here to read more »

The mission of Lewis County Public Health Agency is the promotion of health; the prevention of disease, disability and injury; and the provision of quality community health services throughout the lifespan of Lewis County residents.

Take a moment to look through our pages, learn a little about us, and see how we can help you.

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You may wish to begin with a special word from our Public Health Director, JoAnn Seiler. Click here to view our Director's Message.

A recent study at Duke University found that a prolonged exercise program worked equally well for victims suffering major depression than prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The study included over 200 people who were closely monitored, and antidepressants had very similar benefits as exercise. This according to the Psychosomatic Medicine (September, 2007).

If you're depressed, seek help from a professional. But exercise may hold the key to getting beyond where you are now. Or if you aren't depressed, perhaps exercise will help you keep your confidence and stamina up.

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