Groups – Activity – Juli McCoy

Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 2 months ago

I wanted to kick this group off with some discussion on what everyone had trouble with during their pregnancy, whether it is sticking to the guidelines (weight, diet, exercise, etc.), health issues (gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, PUPPP, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, etc.), or any other topic related to pregnancy.

I personally struggled…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Having a healthy baby is the outcome every mother wants. It’s so important to realize that our habits during pregnancy (like caffeine in your case) can influence outcomes, often times silently. The fact that you had good pre-natal care allowed you to learn about the things that were silently occurring, and change your behavior to avoid added…[Read more]
Amy Johnson replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Nicole for posting your personal struggle with following the “one cup of coffee a day” rule. My personal struggle was choosing the healthier selection of foods for snacks and meals and also my portion sizes for these snacks and meals. Our days and weeks get busier and busier, and I believe it is more important now to exercise and eat…[Read more]

John Corbin joined the group Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

Here’s some interesting information about marijuana use during pregnancy. The new “Pregnancy and Child Health” action board will include more topics like this!

https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/factsheets/pregnancy.htm

Melissa Clark joined the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

Melissa Clark joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago

Michele Brinsfield joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago

Michele Brinsfield joined the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

Leah Miltenberger joined the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

Susan Stewart posted an update in the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

International Overdose Awareness Day, is Friday, August 31st. I hope people will remember to wear purple to show support and continue to create awareness.

Renee Kniseley replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Are there any events happening locally in support of this day?
- Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 2 months ago
  
  I’m not aware of any formalized plans, but maybe someone else here is aware. We’re wearing purple at work as part of our wellness program.
  - Renee Kniseley replied 6 years, 2 months ago
    
    OK thank you. This is something easy enough to do, would be nice to support an effort locally.

Renee Kniseley joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago

Renee Kniseley joined the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago

Did you know that our Allegany County EMS providers are part of a unique pilot project in our State?

In collaboration with the Allegany County Health Department, they are distributing naloxone kits to family members or friends who are on site when an overdose has occurred.

This setting is high risk for another event to occur, and this way, the…[Read more]

Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for the update, Jennifer. It will be good to know if any of those who receive the kits utilize them in the future and what those outcomes are. I have such respect for EMS and am saddened/disturbed by how overburdened they are because of drugs.