Wake Up Tri-Counties RaeAnn Tucker Talks West Nile Virus, Minority Mental Health Month, School Physicals, and Insurance Navigators

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about upcoming events and health information for the community. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, alongside First Choice Healthcare, are turning the spotlight on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July with the theme “Turn Awareness into Action!” The push comes as new figures highlight serious disparities in mental healthcare access among racial and ethnic minorities. Community members are encouraged to reach out for culturally informed mental health services. Meanwhile, in-person health insurance assistance will be offered on July 30th in Geneseo and on August 1st in Colona, and student physicals and immunizations are now being scheduled ahead of the school year. Residents are also reminded to remove standing water to help combat mosquito-borne illnesses.