Allegany Speaks | MJoy | Activity https://alleganyspeaks.com/members/mjoy/activity/ Activity feed for MJoy. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:47:45 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9951292c535c45c84ce4420d5fef41a3 MJoy posted an update in the group Food for Thought: Food Safety During a Power Outage Refrigerated or frozen […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1534/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:15:24 -0500 Food Safety During a Power Outage
Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick.

BEFORE:
Keep appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.
The refrigerator should be at 40°F or…[Read more]

]]> 0 87377bba6526c6ed04d087437b2c3871 MJoy posted an update in the group Food for Thought: The new Taco Bell in Lavale is open and ready for business. […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1533/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:12:46 -0500 The new Taco Bell in Lavale is open and ready for business. One more dollar store is open- The Dollar General in Cresaptown is open and has been open since October. There is a new restaurant downtown in the old Oxford House facility- It is called the Allegania Restaurant .

Sheetz in Corrigansville will be reopen for business around January 16,…[Read more]

]]> 0 769198463b9000608d8e573ffd649319 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Just a note to all the travelers who may be going to […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1532/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:50:44 -0500 Just a note to all the travelers who may be going to Dominican Republic to get away from the snow. There have been 3 deaths due to rabies exposure in children. In all three cases the children were bitten by a dog (not the same dog) and did not receive post exposure treatment.
If you go to another country just be aware that the dog variant of…[Read more]

]]> 1 80ff80d0538e4e036de28819607d59c1 MJoy uploaded the file: Severe weather and food related topics to Food for Thought https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1257/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:25:54 -0400 Be aware during those difficult moments of natural disasters that food may have been compromised also. Dont risk making yourself or your family sick.

]]> 1 e9e3a66a04b3da5c8dedeef9bd525868 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Dont forget that with the hot weather comes more chances of […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1256/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:17:50 -0400 Dont forget that with the hot weather comes more chances of wild animal exposure. Protect your pets and yourself from rabies by making sure your pet is current on its rabies vaccination!

]]> 0 db2edff37d210105084d62fdb0767561 MJoy uploaded the file: How to check your pets for ticks to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1255/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:13:16 -0400 Great display of where ticks can hide on your pet.

]]> 0 a9cbf75356a616bdcb4370e77ceff4df MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Use Insect Repellent Use EPA-registered insect repellents […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1124/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:38:15 -0400 Use Insect Repellent

Use EPA-registered insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. Find an EPA-registered insect repellent that’s right for you.
The effectiveness of insect repellents not registered with the EPA, including s…[Read more]

]]> 1 bead3e4bbbdce503c743cb52adef0791 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1123/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:37:53 -0400 We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will be. However, we do know that every year hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by ticks and get sick. Therefore, people should be aware that ticks could be in the areas where they live, work and play. Everyone should take steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones, including…[Read more]

]]> 0 36f627a4806257018e8968e99554432b MJoy uploaded the file: Adopt these health pet habits to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1043/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:25:44 -0400 Remember to always research the pet you are considering for the family. Sometimes they are just not the right fit.

]]> 0 f0bf782ff9c32d23694c541077c1cf03 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1042/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:21:40 -0400 Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from eight states.
One person has been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicate that contact with pet hedgehogs is the likely source of this outbreak.
In interviews, 10 (91%) of 11 ill people reported…[Read more]

]]> 0 468c785739dc1283973560bc971dbb97 MJoy posted a new activity comment https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/874/#acomment-891 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:37:44 -0500 A National Veterinary Services Laboratory test has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick, also known as the East Asian tick, the longhorned tick, and the bush tick, in Maryland. This is the first confirmed sighting of this tick species in the state. The longhorned tick was found on a white-tailed deer in Washington County…[Read more]

In reply to - MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects Asian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health, […] ]]> 25ea4589f98e2744ca970a4eb9585445 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Asian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S. The Centers […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/874/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:26:44 -0500 Asian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health, agricultural, and academic experts to understand the possible threat posed by the spread of the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) in several U.S. states since its discovery in 2017, according to today’s M…[Read more]

]]> 2 fcdbba63ac43e458c0ea40acd02222a9 MJoy posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness: Healthier Holidays in 1 – 2 – 3 Few Americans get enough phy […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/873/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:23:31 -0500 Healthier Holidays in 1 – 2 – 3
Few Americans get enough physical activity, and many don’t eat a healthful diet. The winter holidays can be a great time to think about your goals for the year ahead. Follow these tips to jump start your resolutions, and be your healthiest self this holiday season.

1. Stay active.
Being active is your secret weapo…[Read more]

]]> 0 9476a3dbe5d2c429ab37c1d40a0e856e MJoy posted an update in the group Food for Thought: Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/872/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:19:36 -0500 Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Based on new information, CDC is narrowing its warning to consumers. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any romaine lettuce harvested from the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central California. If you do not know…[Read more]

]]> 0 a93ffc714e04c1b88b5e5415ba898749 MJoy posted a new activity comment https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/806/#acomment-829 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:42:22 -0500 I saw it is going to be next to Pizza Hut and across from Liberty Liquors.

In reply to - Michael Pfaff posted an update in the group Food for Thought Coming soon to LaVale: a new Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts! ]]> bf36b448793879edcf60cd59f118494d MJoy uploaded the file: Rules of the Game to Food for Thought https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/813/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:03:31 -0500 The correct temperature to hold and cook food for the game. The correct way to prepare food and serve it to prevent illness.

]]> 0 20967e495a1ceee71ec9b23392bbe572 MJoy posted an update in the group Food for Thought: Recall and Advice to Consumers and Retailers Illustration of […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/812/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:52:18 -0500 Recall and Advice to Consumers and Retailers
Illustration of a clipboard with check marks on it.
Recall
On November 15, 2018, Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, in Barron, Wisconsin recalled approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products. The recalled ground turkey was sold in one-pound packages labeled with establishment number…[Read more]

]]> 0 e7b464defed612ccdd389be89175b499 MJoy posted a new activity comment https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/806/#acomment-809 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:26:54 -0500 Where is this going to be located in LaVale?

In reply to - Michael Pfaff posted an update in the group Food for Thought Coming soon to LaVale: a new Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts! ]]> cdc609a3b4ec67092133bbd20e78ff57 MJoy created the group Food for Thought https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/764/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:51:10 -0500 0 56d910e2a33e2fc6d47fd9fa200b3e03 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: There was a story in the news about a British citizen who […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/755/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:00:54 -0500 There was a story in the news about a British citizen who just died from rabies. He was on vacation in Morocco and was nipped by a cat. He sought medical care but was not given the vaccine needed to prevent rabies. He died on November 4. It is very rare but still so prevalent in other countries. Please seek treatment if you are bitten, licked or…[Read more]

]]> 1 78e5825beea76d76710483aeaac5773a MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: A family member went camping in August and a couple days […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/754/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:55:39 -0500 A family member went camping in August and a couple days after the trip noticed something on her stomach. She thought it was a bug bite and just ignored it but noticed a rash. It wasnt a bull eye rash but she went to have it checked out. The doctor didnt want to do anything! She was insistent and the doctor put her on antibiotics. Remember to…[Read more]

]]> 0 ac2155e10f01c08c09252bcc8bd6fb2f MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Some not so new diseases spread by animals and insects are […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/748/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:31:16 -0500 Some not so new diseases spread by animals and insects are lymes disease, rabies, zika, rocky mountain spotted fever and west nile virus just to name a few . Has anyone been diagnosed with lymes disease or rocky mountain spotted fever? It would help this group to know what symptoms you experienced. What treatment did you receive and do you have…[Read more]

]]> 1 c88b3f2cd82c5f5a681b84c77c21d63e MJoy posted a new activity comment https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/746/#acomment-747 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:21:15 -0500 Hi everyone, This is a great group to start. As we head into the winter months the reports of rabies usually decreases since animals are less active. Allegany County has had a very great year with no reported positive rabies encounters! However, please remember that indoor animals do have the chance to be exposed to rabies through bats getting to…[Read more]

In reply to - MJoy joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects ]]> 8815423347b9d617902b6465facb916b MJoy joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/746/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:14:32 -0500 1 139be57364c6a61ec9d1a6faf33fbd4f MJoy posted an update in the group Is our community healthy?: I just saw the report that they had the first confirmed case […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/581/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:32:18 -0400 I just saw the report that they had the first confirmed case of flu reported in Maryland!

]]> 0 512c060d71455946f4b8e8531d39704d MJoy joined the group Worksite Wellness https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/580/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:30:42 -0400 0 0b8799e54b5880f21d4b896457dcad6f MJoy posted an update in the group What matters to you?: I worry that our area isnt providing the jobs, doctors, and […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/347/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:29:50 -0400 I worry that our area isnt providing the jobs, doctors, and education of children that keep a family here in Allegany County. We have alot to offer that doesnt translate into tangable things that people can relate to. I dont want my child to have to move away in order to get a good paying job. Does anyone else worry about the same thing?

]]> 1 13d851e19be0e4dd27209f4d025738ae MJoy joined the group Is our community healthy? https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/56/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:06:14 -0400 0 b154ffb7efdc8b4ee6fb6a9b65dea5b4 MJoy joined the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/55/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:06:12 -0400 0 4185c4b65c0f1611d4b51b691bead21b MJoy joined the group What matters to you? https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/54/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:06:09 -0400 0 afa880504d69495ff7f7ed3c08c99043 MJoy became a registered member https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/52/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:02:59 -0400 0