Prioritizing Women’s Health: Self-care and Healthy Choices Matter
The following information is provided to help women of all ages prioritize four critical components of health care for themselves and the other women in their lives.
West Nile Virus: Prevention Tips as Mosquitos Become Active
Approximately 80 percent of people bitten by an infected mosquito have no disease symptoms. However, the remaining 20% could experience a wide range of symptoms. Once a WNV-infected mosquito has bitten an individual, symptoms usually begin within 3-14 days. In humans, mild cases of WNV may cause a slight fever or headache.
Public Health Officials Warn of Salmonella Outbreak and Recall Linked to Gold Medal Brand Flour
General Mills issued a voluntary nationwide recall of two, five, and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “Better if Used By” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. No other types of Gold Medal Flour are affected by this recall at this time.
Lightning Strikes: Safety Precautions You Need to Know
When we think about severe weather during the spring and summer months, we don’t always consider the dangers of lightning strikes. Thunderstorms produce 20-25 million lightning flashes that strike the ground in the U.S. each year. These lightning strikes kill at least 20 people annually, and hundreds more sustain injury.
Public Health Departments – We’re Here for You!
Public health protects and promotes the health of people and the communities where they live, work, learn, and play every day.
Strep Infection: It May Be More Than Just a Sore Throat
Anyone is susceptible to strep, especially children and seniors. Individuals in congregate care settings, schools, and daycares may be at higher risk of exposure if an illness occurs in that facility. As of February 2023, the number of cases nationally reached a 12-month high.
Healthy Eating Habits: A Plan for Supporting a Healthier Life
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to assist all individuals in tailoring their personal food preferences into a nutritious, balanced diet that they can sustain and benefit from for their entire life. Research shows a routine pattern of healthy food choices and eating habits can significantly improve health.
Norovirus: How You Can Help Prevent Infection and Spread
Norovirus is a highly contagious group of viruses currently circulating in the US. Norovirus, sometimes called the “stomach flu,” typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Mild fever and aches are also possible. Some cases of the virus can become severe.
The WIC Program: Helping Families as Food Costs Rise
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program funded and administered by the USDA. The program provides nutritional health information and benefits for Women, Infants, and Children. Certified WIC staff are typically Registered Nurses or Dieticians who assist clients with other resources and services to meet their needs.
Spring Weather Safety: It’s Time to Prepare
Weather officials agree that North America, particularly the United States, has the world's most severe weather extremes. No other place on earth has the same hazardous array of severe thunderstorms, lightning strikes, tornadoes, and floods.