Groups – Activity – Linda Edwards

Lynn Kane joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years ago

Lynn Kane joined the group AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 6 years ago

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

See the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of Health:

https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/Documents/Weekly%20Influenza%20Report_20181020%20Week%2042%202.pdf

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

Did 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

Dorian Birkholz replied 6 years ago

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.
- Lynn Kane replied 6 years ago
  
  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

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 6 years ago

Did you know that AlleganySpeaks.com is modeled after Garrett County’s original Universal Community Planning Tool (UCPT)?
The National Association of City and County Health Officials has included it in their Promising Practice listing in the Evidenced-Based Models Database! Have a look at this…[Read more]

Connie Hutson joined the group What matters to you? 6 years ago

Connie Hutson joined the group AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 6 years ago

Connie Hutson joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years ago

Connie Hutson joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years ago

Caroline Green joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years ago

Kathy Condor joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years ago

Kathy Condor joined the group AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 6 years ago

Kathy Condor joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years ago

Susan Stewart joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 1 month ago

Angie Ellsworth joined the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 1 month ago

Bill Lafferty posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 6 years, 1 month ago

One of the questions that businesses ask is – “why should I have a worksite wellness program?” People that work normally spend over 26% of their week at work. A wellness program is a win-win for everyone involved. The companies that have a wellness program save on healthcare cost, improve absenteeism and presenteeism while benefiting from improved…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 1 month ago

I agree with you, and all the points you make.
How many businesses in Allegany County have worksite wellness programs today?
- Bill Lafferty replied 6 years, 1 month ago
  
  Right now I have 24 active businesses.
Michele Brinsfield replied 6 years ago

I couldn’t agree more, Bill! The Western Maryland Health System is always looking for new Wellness Ambassadors – anyone who is interested in promoting health and wellness in their organization!