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RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, Radon Testing for Lung Cancer Day, swimming safety, CPR classes, and insurance navigators in Galva and Geneseo. August marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and the Henry and Stark County Health Departments—together with First Choice Healthcare—highlight programs supporting local families. WIC agencies and peer counselors stress breastfeeding’s health, nutritional, and environmental benefits, offering guidance at 309-852-5272 and online. With World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, officials urge residents to test homes for radon, a leading cancer risk; radon kits are available at health department offices. Meanwhile, summer safety reminders emphasize swimming supervision and CPR skills, with certification classes offered monthly. Health insurance navigators will assist residents at multiple county events, and back-to-school physicals are available by appointment at local clinics.