Groups – Activity – Alison Robinson

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 3 months ago

Urgent 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 6 years, 3 months ago

Here is a great article from Wellsteps regarding emplyee wellness programs!

17 Employee Wellness Program Ideas and Tips to Transform Your Workplace

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months ago

This 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.

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months ago

Allegany 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 .

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 3 months ago

I 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?

Chrissy B replied 6 years, 3 months ago

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.

Dr. Gretchen Seibert joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months ago

Kierstin Snyder uploaded the file: Wellness Log to Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months ago

This is our Wellness log that we are using with the employees at Progressive Physical Therapy. Feel free to use it if it is helpful to you and modify it to fit your own wellness plan.

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 3 months ago

This is great! Do you have a competition, or any incentives integrated into the program?

Kierstin Snyder joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months ago

Nancy Forlifer joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months ago

Kathy Dudley joined the group Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 4 months ago

Juli McCoy joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 4 months ago

Caroline Green joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 4 months ago

Juli McCoy joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 4 months ago

Juli McCoy joined the group Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 4 months ago

Gail Kenner joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 4 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 4 months ago

Concerned about getting vaccines?

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials issued press release expressing alarm that declining vaccination rates are putting Americans at risk for flu and other potentially deadly…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 3 months ago

From this article you posted I will just re-post this important quote identifying the need to present facts to worried parents when it comes to vaccinating their children.
“The health concerns that parents have over the risks of vaccination need to be addressed with compassion and with care, but also with facts so that informed decisions can be…[Read more]