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Carey Moffatt joined the group
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years agoResources and News for Extreme Cold
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years 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? 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years agoLyme Disease is prevalent in Allegany County and surrounding areas. Learn more about Lyme:
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
School Health Nursing 6 years 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 6 years 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? 6 years 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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Dr. Gretchen Seibert joined the group
Worksite Wellness 6 years ago -
Dr. Gretchen Seibert joined the group
School Health Nursing 6 years ago -
MJoy posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years agoThere was a story in the news about a British citizen who just died from rabies. He was on vacation in Morocco and was nipped by a cat. He sought medical care but was not given the vaccine needed to prevent rabies. He died on November 4. It is very rare but still so prevalent in other countries. Please seek treatment if you are bitten, licked or…[Read more]
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So sad. If your international travel takes you to the developing world outside the US, and if you’re planning to interact with animals, you really should consider getting the rabies vaccine beforehand. Otherwise, be sure to get a travel insurance policy that covers evacuation and medical treatments. These policies will allow you the opportunity to…[Read more]
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years agoA family member went camping in August and a couple days after the trip noticed something on her stomach. She thought it was a bug bite and just ignored it but noticed a rash. It wasnt a bull eye rash but she went to have it checked out. The doctor didnt want to do anything! She was insistent and the doctor put her on antibiotics. Remember to…[Read more]
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