Groups – Activity – Jenn

Patricia Tichnell joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 4 months ago

Patricia Tichnell joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 4 months ago

Patricia Tichnell joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 4 months ago

Patricia Tichnell joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 4 months ago

Jennifer Corder created the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 4 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 4 months ago

What are the benefits of flu vaccination?
• Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick with flu.
• Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization for children, working age adults, and older adults.
• Flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions.
• Vaccination helps protect…[Read more]

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 4 months ago

October and November are great times to get your flu shot!!

Want to see whats going on with the flu across the State?
Check out these web sites…
MDH Fluwatch:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/Pages/Home.aspx
Flu…[Read more]

Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Wednesday, October 10 is Walk Maryland Day. There are numerous health benefits to walking… it not only strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular health, it is also good for mental health, as well. Why not make a commitment to get in a short walk each day? Even ten or fifteen minutes makes a difference. Can’t go outside? Walk around…[Read more]

Lynn Kane joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Lynn Kane joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Check out the 2017 Vital Statistics report to see how our community and State are doing in various health measures:

https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/reports.aspx

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Don’t forget Marylander’s and surrounding communities to join for for Walk Maryland Day.

Marylanders Are Challenged To Participate In Walk Maryland Day
Celebrating Our State’s Official Exercise, While Promoting Improved Health

BALTIMORE, MD (Oct. 3, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 the fourth annual Walk Mar…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Scientific study detailing plan to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia to Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Using screening (Pap smears) and cervical cancer vaccine (HPV), Australia might be the first place in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months 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]

Paula McKenzie replied 6 years, 4 months ago

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.

Susan Stewart posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

I’m really glad our community has the opportunity to participate in Resilience: Healing What Ails Us Through Strength, Tenacity & Fellowship. This art exhibition and series of public engagement events aims to reduce stigma associated with substance use and mental health disorders, by sharing stories of resilience, survival and support. Here’s a…[Read more]

Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Today is October 2, and we are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know you can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Some risk factors cannot be reduced (such as age), but there are things you can do.
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Limit the amount of alcohol you consume
Talk with your doctor about hormone replacement…[Read more]