Groups – Activity – Bill Lafferty

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 5 years, 11 months ago

What… This can’t be!
The life expectancy in the US is declining. Find out more, you will be surprised.…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder replied 5 years, 11 months ago

Here is what I learned regarding recent suicide statistics after reading the article in your link:
“Most notable is the widening gap between urban and rural Americans. Suicide rates in the most rural counties are now nearly double those in the most urban counties.”
Rural health requires special attention.

Paula McKenzie joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 11 months ago

Tina Mills joined the group Worksite Wellness 5 years, 11 months ago

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

Stopping the “Invisible Killer”
Author:
Becki Willmer, CSN
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Cold weather easily brings to mind hot chocolate, roaring fires, and snowmen, but the winter months also bring an increase in carbon monoxide poisonings….Every year in the United States, carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 430 deaths and…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder replied 5 years, 12 months ago

This is a good reminder, thanks Lynn

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

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]

Alison Robinson joined the group Is our community healthy? 5 years, 12 months ago

Lori Ingram joined the group Worksite Wellness 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]

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.