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Carey Moffatt joined the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months ago -
Carey Moffatt joined the group
Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months ago -
Carey Moffatt joined the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago -
MJoy uploaded the file: Rules of the Game to
Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months agoThe correct temperature to hold and cook food for the game. The correct way to prepare food and serve it to prevent illness.
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months agoRecall and Advice to Consumers and Retailers
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Recall
On November 15, 2018, Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, in Barron, Wisconsin recalled approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products. The recalled ground turkey was sold in one-pound packages labeled with establishment number…[Read more] -
Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
What matters to you? 5 years, 12 months agoThe measures in this action group have been revised. They are now in alignment with the surveys that are given on AlleganySpeaks.com.
The first measure is the total # of people who take a survey on AlleganySpeaks.com per month. Goal set this year at 250.
The second measure is the total # of surveys that have been displayed on AlleganySpeaks.com.…[Read more] -
Michael Pfaff posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months agoComing soon to LaVale: a new Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts!
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Where is this going to be located in LaVale?
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Right beside the LaVale Pizza Hut.
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I have seen some life expectancy data by census tract, some of which is surprising. I’d love to map the fast food restaurants by census tract and see if there is any correlation with life expectancy! Anyone else interested?
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I saw it is going to be next to Pizza Hut and across from Liberty Liquors.
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Dan Snyder joined the group
Worksite Wellness 6 years ago -
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:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/SiteAssets/Pages/Home/Weekly%20Influenza%20Report_MMWR%2045.pdf -
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.
Concentrated in the Northeast and Upper Midwest United…[Read more] -
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
Food for Thought 6 years agoI am wondering how many restaurants are inspected by our health department, and at what frequency?
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We have about 425 food facilities that are under license. Some are inspected 3 times per year, some 2 times per year, and low priority facilities are inspected every other year.
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about 929 inspections were conducted last year.
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