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Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Scientific study detailing plan to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia to Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month ago
Using screening (Pap smears) and cervical cancer vaccine (HPV), Australia might be the first place in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month ago
I couldn’t help but take note of this article reporting that Australia envisions virtual elimination of cervical cancer within 20 years!
They are using a 2-pronged approach, with screening being one. The second part is prevention through use of the cervical cancer vaccine.HPV vaccination is through a publicly funded school immunization program…[Read more]
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Wow, that is amazing. I just heard a local gynecologist speak last week, and he says he rarely sees cervical cancer anymore, and when he does, it is usually in women who have put off having pap tests for a long time. Just shows that preventative screenings are working, and the HPV vaccine is just one more tool in the toolshed!!
Thanks for sharing.
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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, 1 month ago
I was thinking it might be good to clarify the distinction between an STD (D for disease) and and STI (I for infection).
A disease is associated with signs or symptoms (in the case of sexually transmitted diseases this can include a discharge, pain with urination, pelvic and abdominal pain, sores, etc).
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Wow! What a great service! Will you be able to answer the anonymous questions on this forum, so that others may also learn? Or are you planning to respond to the text messages themselves?
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Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Talking to Teens about Sex (For parents) to STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months ago
Chrissy posted about the fact that 50% of STI’s occur in the 15-24 year old age group (even though they make up only 25% of the sexually active population). I have uploaded a document from the CDC that offers guidance to parents on how to talk to their teens about sex, since teens are included in this high incidence population.
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
Alcohol for adult use is perfectly legal, and accessible. Many enjoy it in limited amounts, and manage to have successful lives. However, when we look at the overall costs to society, alcohol is the substance that costs us the absolute most. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one way we pay. Women of childbearing age who are actively planning to become…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago
How will Allegany County be participating in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What activities are planned?
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We are participating in a Womens Health Presentation on October 9 at WMHS. I have attached a flyer that tells about this program. Should be very informative, and we will have a table set up with nurses to answer questions about cancer and screenings. We have also put information in the newspaper, and we are available to speak at meetings,…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Health Insurance 6 years, 2 months ago
I am wondering about health insurance policies available on the exchange this upcoming enrollment season. I have heard the options include policies with lower deductibles and lower copays than in previous years. Is there truth to this?
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
So if I am reading this correctly Lynn, those with “elevated” BPs (systolics >120 but < 130) should have accurate repeat measurement to be certain, and in addition, integrate lifestyle changes so that they do not progress into Stage 1 hypertension or beyond? With lifestyle changes alone, many would be able to get out of the hypertension pipeline.
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Jennifer Corder joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago
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Jennifer Corder joined the group Health Insurance 6 years, 2 months ago
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Nancy, nice to know the trends are in the right direction, and hope they manage to continue.
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
You raise an important topic, a challenge in today’s screen-saturated world. Children who spend excessive time in front of screens, rather than speaking and interacting directly with other human beings, can over time lose language and socialization skills. Day-to-day and hour-to-hour routine human interaction helps toddlers integrate things like…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for braving the wet weather to help spread the word about AlleganySpeaks.com!
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
This government website shows census statistics and measures the Allegany County uninsured as 6.4% in 2017.
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/alleganycountymaryland/PST045217
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Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Appalachian Festival Symposium Sept 14, 2018 to Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago
Have a look at the line-up for the 2018 Appalachian Festival Symposium.
It is sure to be informative.
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Jennifer Corder posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
How did the walk go, Lynn? I hope everyone had fun!
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago
Next week I will share the preliminary results from our Launch Survey, which centers on what matters to the people of Allegany County.
If you haven’t taken the survey yet, please do! It’s very short and takes little time 🙂 - Load More