County & Town of Stettler Health & Wellness

Back to School: Safety First!

Here are some practical ideas to get kids and teens safely active this school year.

Back to School: Healthy Eating for Post-Secondary Students

There are plenty of tips online about the best study methods to help you ace your exams, and what you eat can also affect how well you do.

Vending Machines and Healthy Food Choices

Often many foods prepared in restaurants and cafes or packaged foods like those found in vending machines contain higher salt, fat, sugar.

All About Low Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure means that your blood pressure is lower than normal. It's also called hypotension.

Staying Hydrated in the Summer

Staying hydrated is crucial for many functions in the body. Our bodies need fluids to digest food, cool down, and move nutrients and waste.

Bike Safety for Everyone

Here are some important safety tips to lower the risk of injuries while biking.

Summer Food Safety

In Canada, one in eight people get sick each year from eating contaminated food.

Sport and Recreation Safety

In Alberta, getting hurt while playing a sport is the top cause of the emergency department visits related to injuries for youth ages 10-19.

Working Teens and Setting Priorities

The teenage years are a perfect time to start working, and often this starts with a summer job.

Staying Active in Hot Weather

Summer is a great time for being active, but heat and humidity can present challenges.

Sun Safety for Everyone

Summertime fun almost always involves getting outside and enjoying the beautiful weather. But it’s important to remember to protect yourself

Encouraging Physical Activity in Children

Physical activity is key to lifelong health and well-being. Children as young as preschool age benefit from exercise and fitness.

Hydration and You

Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It helps your body flush waste and stay at the right temperature.

Understanding and Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Did you know that Canada has one of the highest rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the world?

Managing Seasonal Allergies

Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts in response to certain substances, mistaking harmless elements as harmful germs/viruses.