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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 5 years, 8 months agoI wanted to let you know about an exciting award received by a youth in Garrett County! Because of her volunteerism with The Reading Station, an Oakland non-profit focusing on literacy, she has won $10,000 for the organization. The catch? Engagement with technology on the mygarrettcounty.com platform, where The Reading Station has an action…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 5 years, 8 months agoThanks to everyone who has utilized AlleganySpeaks.com planing tool!! We now have 20 action groups (17 are public facing, and 3 are hidden). 14/17 action groups have measures being followed on a monthly basis. In total, AlleganySpeaks.com is capturing hyper-local data on 84 different measures, and transparently sharing with our community! More…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 10 months agoCheck out this new website for parents on vaccines!
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 10 months agoFlu is greatly increasing! It is not too late to get your flu shot.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 11 months agoWhat… This can’t be!
The life expectancy in the US is declining. Find out more, you will be surprised.…[Read more]-
Here is what I learned regarding recent suicide statistics after reading the article in your link:
“Most notable is the widening gap between urban and rural Americans. Suicide rates in the most rural counties are now nearly double those in the most urban counties.”
Rural health requires special attention.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
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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MJoy posted an update in the group
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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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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