The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Safe Sitter Class on Thursday, July 30 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Grundy County Health Department Education Annex (1307 E. 17th Street). Safe Sitter is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The course is led by certified instructors. Class fee is $20 per person, a light snack is included. Class is open to girls or boys in grades six through

The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Safe at Home Class on Thursday, July 30 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Grundy County Health Department Education Annex (1307 E. 17th Street). Safe at Home is a 90-minute program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone for short periods of time. Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or we

Bicycle helmets are essential for protecting children from head injuries while cycling. Studies have shown that wearing a helmet can...