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MJoy posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 11 months agoRecall and Advice to Consumers and Retailers
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Recall
On November 15, 2018, Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, in Barron, Wisconsin recalled approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products. The recalled ground turkey was sold in one-pound packages labeled with establishment number…[Read more] -
Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
What matters to you? 5 years, 11 months agoThe measures in this action group have been revised. They are now in alignment with the surveys that are given on AlleganySpeaks.com.
The first measure is the total # of people who take a survey on AlleganySpeaks.com per month. Goal set this year at 250.
The second measure is the total # of surveys that have been displayed on AlleganySpeaks.com.…[Read more] -
Michael Pfaff posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 11 months agoComing soon to LaVale: a new Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts!
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Where is this going to be located in LaVale?
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Right beside the LaVale Pizza Hut.
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I have seen some life expectancy data by census tract, some of which is surprising. I’d love to map the fast food restaurants by census tract and see if there is any correlation with life expectancy! Anyone else interested?
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I saw it is going to be next to Pizza Hut and across from Liberty Liquors.
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Dan Snyder joined the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago -
Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months agoResources and News for Extreme Cold
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months agoSome of the dangers associated with winter weather include hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and injuries from heat sources. Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostbite is the freezing and subsequent destruction of body tissue that is likely to occur any time skin temperature gets…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months agoUrgent Message:
“Temperatures are expected to plummet across Maryland this Thanksgiving weekend,” said Maryland Department of Health Deputy Secretary for Public Health Fran Phillips. “If you must go outside, prevent cold-related illness, like hypothermia, by wearing layers and protecting your nose, ears, toes, and fingers. If you’re leaving…[Read more] -
Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoHere is a great article from Wellsteps regarding emplyee wellness programs!
17 Employee Wellness Program Ideas and Tips to Transform Your Workplace
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoThis past summer and fall the ACHD Wellness Committee encouraged a different employee each week to bring in fruits and herbs to infuse a large container of water each Wednesday. This was a huge success and the Wellness group has decided to keep Wellness Water Wednesday going. This is an easy idea you can introduce in your worksites.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoAllegany County Health Department has a new (or revived) Worksite Wellness Committee. It is exciting to attend the meetings and see the ideas generated to improve the well-being of the ACHD employees. Thanks to Alison Robinson who has agreed to chair the group .
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months agoSee the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of Health:
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months agoDuring the week ending November 10th, flu activity across the State slightly increased. Now is a great time to get your Flu Shot. Ask your provider for a flu shot. Many of the pharmacies in Allegany County provide the flu vaccine as well.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months agoGet the Facts about the Flu:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/IDEHASharedDocuments/INFLUENZA_SEASONAL_2018.pdf
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months agoLyme disease
Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterium and transmitted by the bite of an infected black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) or deer tick, which must be attached to the skin for at least 24 hours for transmission to occur.
Not every tick bite causes Lyme disease.
Concentrated in the Northeast and Upper Midwest United…[Read more] -
Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months agoLyme Disease is prevalent in Allegany County and surrounding areas. Learn more about Lyme:
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Christine Delaney uploaded the file: Alcohol-Related Deaths to
Drugs: Problems and Solutions 5 years, 12 months ago -
Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
School Health Nursing 5 years, 12 months agoI am so impressed to see the work of the school nurses! Amazing to look at the data visualization tool, and overlay these measures: # medical visits per month versus # students returning to class after the medical visit. And kudos to elementary nurses, who appear to have highest volumes of these types of visits .
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Sandy Kenney Arnold posted an update in the group
Chrysalis 5 years, 12 months agoWe’re having a meeting at the Allegany Arts Council on Nov 29th at 5:00 for anyone who wants on the committee.
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 5 years, 12 months agoI noticed in your uploaded files that we are seeing increases in cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Allegany County. Have you noticed any increase in the number of people seeking to be tested? In your experience, what % of people seeking to be tested are having symptoms of disease, and what % is not having any symptoms at all, but are just concerned?
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Great questions! I do not believe there has been an increase in any specific population seeking testing. In my experience, about half of the individuals that present to clinic for a routine screening and test positive for chlamydia and/or gonorrhea are not having symptoms.
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) 5 years, 12 months agoI am wondering how many community members are able to access your services each month on average?
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