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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 3 months 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] -
Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 7 years, 4 months agoNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. There are several risk factors that increase your risk of lung cancer. Smoking is the #1 risk factor, but family history of lung cancer in a parent, sibling or child also puts you in a higher risk category. Another risk factor is environmental…[Read more]
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The 30 pack-year smoking history will qualify you for a screening CT scan.
1 pack per day x 30 years = 30 pack years
2 packs per day x 15 years = 30 pack yearsTalk to your doctor about your pack year history to see if you might benefit from the screening CT.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoConcerned about getting vaccines?
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials issued press release expressing alarm that declining vaccination rates are putting Americans at risk for flu and other potentially deadly…[Read more]
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From this article you posted I will just re-post this important quote identifying the need to present facts to worried parents when it comes to vaccinating their children.
“The health concerns that parents have over the risks of vaccination need to be addressed with compassion and with care, but also with facts so that informed decisions can be…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoSee the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of Health:
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoDid you know you can get involved with letting the Maryland Department of Health know about Flu in the community. Go to MDH Fluwatch to find out more…
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/Pages/Home.aspx-
Hi Lynn! Is there a way to see this by county? It would be interesting to see what the cases are like across the state vs. the state as a whole.
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Hi Dorian!
Thanks for commenting..
I will look around and see if I can find by county cases and rates. If I am able I will post the source. Lynn
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 7 years, 4 months agoDo you or someone you know need a mammogram? Breast cancer screening is as easy as 1-2-Screen! Talk to your healthcare provider today about getting screened with a clinical breast exam and mammogram! If you don’t have health insurance or you need assistance making appointments, finding transportation or need language interpretation, call 3…[Read more]
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Great year round message! Early detection is the key.
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoI just saw the report that they had the first confirmed case of flu reported in Maryland!
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