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Small steps to improve your mental wellbeing

12/09/2025Yosep

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday 13 May – making time for mental wellbeing and self-care is important.

Embedding small things as part of your routine can help you feel better and more resilient.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple steps that you can take to help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.

Here in Devon, you can find plenty of inspiration for making changes that are good for you.

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Dr. Wilma J. Wooten Honored with Prestigious California Public Health Award | News

15/08/2025Yosep

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) honored County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma J. Wooten with its highest recognition, the Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health.

The Beverlee A. Myers award is presented annually for outstanding leadership and dedication to all aspects of public health.

During the awards ceremony in Sacramento, CDPH leadership honored Dr. Wooten’s 23 years of County service, highlighting her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic

“The COVID adversity didn’t just build her character. It revealed her character,” said Susan Fanelli, Chief Deputy Director at CDPH, during the awards presentation.