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Hot Weather Safety
With the temperatures remaining in the 90s and heat indices making it feel even hotter outside, we are all feeling the effects. Too much heat is not safe for anyone, but it’s even riskier if you are older or have health problems. If you do feel like you are getting overheated, it’s important to get […]
Mental Health Awareness
Since 1949, the United States has observed May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and […]
Lyme Disease Awareness
It’s that time of year when we spend more time outdoors and the tick population is out in full force. We may think that ticks are an only issue for our pets, but they can pose a risk to humans, too. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans […]
E. coli signs, symptoms, and prevention
This past week I’m sure you’ve heard about the E. coli contamination causing the recall of all romaine lettuce from Arizona. What is E. coli, what are the symptoms of infection, how do we get sick from it and how do we prevent getting infections from it? Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are bacteria […]
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