Groups – Activity – Julie Teter

Alison Robinson joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 5 years, 12 months ago

Lori Ingram joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months ago

Can you recognize the symptoms of E. coli infection? Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections vary from person to person, but often include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. If there is fever, it is usually not very high (less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit). Most people with STEC infections will begin feeling ill 3 – 4 d…[Read more]

Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months ago

Click here for information on the current E. coli outbreak relating to romaine lettuce from the Northern and Central growing regions of California. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe! https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/Pages/Temp-Romaine-E-Coli.aspx

Brenda Caldwell joined the group Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

Water accounts for 60 percent of your body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds in a 155-pound person) and is essential to every cell. Here are a few ways water benefits your body’s health.
1. Water helps prevent dry mouth.
2. Water promotes cardiovascular health.
3. Water keeps your body cool.
4. Water helps muscles and joints work better.
5. W…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months ago

I like your measures! What is the reason for the bump in number of medicaid enrollees in July 2018?

Lynn Kane replied 5 years, 12 months ago

I made a mistake in entering the data so there was no jump. I do want to talk to Aaron about the steady decline in numbers enrolled in MA and get his thoughts on why. Are more people getting commercial insurance?

Bill Lafferty posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

Chronic Diseases – Information from the CDC

Six in ten adults in the US have a chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more.

Chronic disease includes: Heart Disease, Cancer, COPD, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney failure.

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require…[Read more]

Alison Robinson posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

Here at the health department we are encouraging our staff to be more mindful of their current health, which includes blood pressure. We are going to set up blood pressure self-check stations, in staff occupied areas, were they can use a digital blood pressure machine to check their current blood pressure. We will also have information at each…[Read more]

Alison Robinson joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

Renee Kniseley posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

join the Healthiest Maryland Businesses group. If your organization is interested you will need to complete the CDC scorecard at : http://www.healthiestmdbusinesses.org/ ( it is free to join)

What is ‘Healthiest Maryland Businesses’?

Healthiest Maryland is a statewide movement to create a culture of wellness—an environment that makes the h…[Read more]

Renee Kniseley joined the group School Health Nursing 5 years, 12 months ago

Renee Kniseley joined the group Food for Thought 5 years, 12 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months ago

What creative ideas are you implementing in your work sites during the holidays?
The Allegany County Health Department is looking to distribute healthy holiday recipes. In January, we plan to resume the Wednesday Wellness Water day and today we have an in-service on Mindful Meditation.

Post your efforts over the holidays to improve worksite wellness…

Alison Robinson replied 5 years, 12 months ago

Today’s “Mindfulness Meditation” seminar was very helpful! I enjoyed it very much. Clearing your mind and being in the “now” for a few minutes definitely helped to recenter the day and focus on the task or tasks at hand.