Health was the focus of two recent proclamations presented to community members. Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed May 2021 as ‘Mental Health Awareness’ Month, and the week of May 9 – 15, 2021 as ‘National Women’s Health Week.’ 

The Mental Health Awareness Proclamation was presented at the May 4 Commission meeting to a group of advocates for mental health in our community. District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas read the proclamation before posing for a photo with the whole group. The proclamation talks about how mental illness is real and prevalent in our nation, state, and local community. This month serves to educate and raise awareness about mental illnesses and the more than 18% of Americans who deal with them every day. Macon-Bibb is doing its part to help people through the new Macon Mental Health Matters initiative. Click here to learn more and get involved. Click here to read the full proclamation.

The second proclamation was presented to local healthcare workers in honor of National Women’s Health Week. It’s observed every year beginning on Mother’s Day. The goal is to educate women on ways they can take care of their minds and bodies including exercise, self-care, getting enough sleep, managing stress, not smoking, and avoiding unhealthy habits while driving. You can read this proclamation here.