April 4, 2025 11:55:08 PM

Sleep….we all need it, but, most of us don’t get the amount of sleep that we need. A good night sleep, on a consistent basis, not only makes you feel good in the morning and gives you energy through the day. On our first of a series of stories on the importance of sleep, Franklin County Health Department Nurse Practitioner, Susan Moore, on some of the benefits of sleep:

She stresses that the last benefit is very important now, as we are in the middle of cold and flu season. As an additional reminder…she says if you haven’t taken your flu shot, it’s not too late. Call your doctor or schedule an appointment at the health department.