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Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months agoStopping the “Invisible Killer”
Author:
Becki Willmer, CSN
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Cold weather easily brings to mind hot chocolate, roaring fires, and snowmen, but the winter months also bring an increase in carbon monoxide poisonings….Every year in the United States, carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 430 deaths and…[Read more]-
This is a good reminder, thanks Lynn
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Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoHealthier Holidays in 1 – 2 – 3
Few Americans get enough physical activity, and many don’t eat a healthful diet. The winter holidays can be a great time to think about your goals for the year ahead. Follow these tips to jump start your resolutions, and be your healthiest self this holiday season.1. Stay active.
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Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months agoOutbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Based on new information, CDC is narrowing its warning to consumers. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any romaine lettuce harvested from the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central California. If you do not know…[Read more]
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Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months agoCan you recognize the symptoms of E. coli infection? Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections vary from person to person, but often include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. If there is fever, it is usually not very high (less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit). Most people with STEC infections will begin feeling ill 3 – 4 d…[Read more]
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Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months agoClick here for information on the current E. coli outbreak relating to romaine lettuce from the Northern and Central growing regions of California. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe! https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/Pages/Temp-Romaine-E-Coli.aspx
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoWater accounts for 60 percent of your body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds in a 155-pound person) and is essential to every cell. Here are a few ways water benefits your body’s health.
1. Water helps prevent dry mouth.
2. Water promotes cardiovascular health.
3. Water keeps your body cool.
4. Water helps muscles and joints work better.
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months agoI like your measures! What is the reason for the bump in number of medicaid enrollees in July 2018?
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I made a mistake in entering the data so there was no jump. I do want to talk to Aaron about the steady decline in numbers enrolled in MA and get his thoughts on why. Are more people getting commercial insurance?
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Bill Lafferty posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoChronic Diseases – Information from the CDC
Six in ten adults in the US have a chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more.
Chronic disease includes: Heart Disease, Cancer, COPD, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney failure.
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require…[Read more]
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoHere at the health department we are encouraging our staff to be more mindful of their current health, which includes blood pressure. We are going to set up blood pressure self-check stations, in staff occupied areas, were they can use a digital blood pressure machine to check their current blood pressure. We will also have information at each…[Read more]
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Renee Kniseley posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agojoin the Healthiest Maryland Businesses group. If your organization is interested you will need to complete the CDC scorecard at : http://www.healthiestmdbusinesses.org/ ( it is free to join)
What is ‘Healthiest Maryland Businesses’?
Healthiest Maryland is a statewide movement to create a culture of wellness—an environment that makes the h…[Read more]
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Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoWhat creative ideas are you implementing in your work sites during the holidays?
The Allegany County Health Department is looking to distribute healthy holiday recipes. In January, we plan to resume the Wednesday Wellness Water day and today we have an in-service on Mindful Meditation.Post your efforts over the holidays to improve worksite wellness…
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Today’s “Mindfulness Meditation” seminar was very helpful! I enjoyed it very much. Clearing your mind and being in the “now” for a few minutes definitely helped to recenter the day and focus on the task or tasks at hand.
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