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Pam Jan joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 7 months ago
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Alison Robinson uploaded the file: Desk Yoga to Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
During a recent seminar, I have learned that sitting is essentially the new “smoking”. Meaning sitting for long periods of time, in one position, isn’t good for our bodies, our joints or frankly…our sanity. So…what can do you about it, if you work behind a desk all day? Desk Yoga!! Below are few poses to help you stay fit and limber, while…[Read more]
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Jennifer Pumphrey joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
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Jenn joined the group What matters to you? 5 years, 8 months ago
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Jenn joined the group AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 5 years, 8 months ago
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Jenn joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
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Jenn joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 8 months ago
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Jenn joined the group Is our community healthy? 5 years, 8 months ago
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Paula McKenzie joined the group Pregnancy and Child Health 5 years, 8 months ago
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
Spring is a time to get moving and get healthy. The Allegany County Health Department is trying to do just that by making it easier for staff to make healthier choices. This spring and summer we have come up with a few ideas to help folks get into the habit of healthy living. Such as:
– Walking during breaks to the nearest Farmers’ Market -…[Read more]
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 8 months ago
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There are lots of different methods for getting screened for colorectal cancer (see recent upload of various screening methods ). The best screening method is the one that gets done. Colonoscopy is the “gold standard” for detecting polyps, also known as growths of tissue, because these polyps can be…[Read more]
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Hannah Person uploaded the file: Healthiest Maryland Businesses Brochure to Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
A brochure that explains the benefits of becoming a Healthiest Maryland Business. Learn more at https://www.healthiestmdbusinesses.org
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Hannah Person joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months ago
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MJoy uploaded the file: Adopt these health pet habits to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 8 months ago
Remember to always research the pet you are considering for the family. Sometimes they are just not the right fit.
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MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 8 months ago
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] -
Pam Jan posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 5 years, 8 months ago
The Make Healthy Choices Easy committee appreciates you taking part in this important survey measuring what
individuals are doing to decrease the amount of time spent looking at screens. This survey should
only take 3 – 4 minutes to complete. Survey for individuals: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPVLXHY -
Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group AlleganySpeaks.com Community Engagement 5 years, 8 months ago
I wanted to let you know about an exciting award received by a youth in Garrett County! Because of her volunteerism with The Reading Station, an Oakland non-profit focusing on literacy, she has won $10,000 for the organization. The catch? Engagement with technology on the mygarrettcounty.com platform, where The Reading Station has an action…[Read more]
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