Groups – Activity – Brenda Caldwell

Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Wednesday, October 10 is Walk Maryland Day. There are numerous health benefits to walking… it not only strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular health, it is also good for mental health, as well. Why not make a commitment to get in a short walk each day? Even ten or fifteen minutes makes a difference. Can’t go outside? Walk around…[Read more]

Chrissy B uploaded the file: The Lowdown to preventing STD's to STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 5 months ago

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 5 months ago

I like this file, lots of helpful info.
Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 5 months ago

I just reviewed all the documents and found them useful. Now I have a question. What makes pregnant women at higher risk for STD/STI?
Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 5 months ago

The pregnant woman who has an untreated STI/STD is placing her fetus at risk. Many of these germs can pass to the baby and cause harm to the baby, and therefore pregnancy is a higher risk category. I do not know of other rationales, maybe we will hear from someone else.
Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 5 months ago

That makes sense, thanks.

Lynn Kane joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Lynn Kane joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 5 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Check out the 2017 Vital Statistics report to see how our community and State are doing in various health measures:

https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/reports.aspx

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Don’t forget Marylander’s and surrounding communities to join for for Walk Maryland Day.

Marylanders Are Challenged To Participate In Walk Maryland Day
Celebrating Our State’s Official Exercise, While Promoting Improved Health

BALTIMORE, MD (Oct. 3, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 the fourth annual Walk Mar…[Read more]

Susan Stewart joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 5 months ago

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 5 months ago

I was thinking it might be good to clarify the distinction between an STD (D for disease) and and STI (I for infection).
A disease is associated with signs or symptoms (in the case of sexually transmitted diseases this can include a discharge, pain with urination, pelvic and abdominal pain, sores, etc).
The fact is, it is possible (and common) to…[Read more]

Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 5 months ago

I really hope parents and health professionals are helping young to understand this. Thanks.

Susan Stewart posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

I’m really glad our community has the opportunity to participate in Resilience: Healing What Ails Us Through Strength, Tenacity & Fellowship. This art exhibition and series of public engagement events aims to reduce stigma associated with substance use and mental health disorders, by sharing stories of resilience, survival and support. Here’s a…[Read more]