Many of us have childhood memories of decorating and hunting “real” Easter eggs. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers valuable advice to ensure your Easter egg fun is safe and healthy. Susan Conley, Director of Food Safety Education, underscores the importance of careful preparation concerning hard-boiled eggs.
New families with young children often face unexpected challenges. From managing hectic work and personal schedules to navigating medical and social concerns, these families may need support to ensure they can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This is where Family Case Management steps in, and serves families with young children by providing information and services to help them access health care and other resources.
On December 30, 2023, manufacturer Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition voluntarily recalled 675,030 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder. This occurred after Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria was found in a batch intended for export to Israel.
As of October 6, 2023, the U.S. government no longer covers the COVID-19 vaccine costs. All pharmacies and healthcare providers must now purchase the vaccine commercially and pass those costs on to the individuals who receive it.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is considered one of the nation's most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition programs. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of women, infants, and children under age 5 who are otherwise at nutrition risk.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is considered one of the nation's most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition programs. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of women, infants, and children under age 5 who are otherwise at nutrition risk.
Emerging research and existing data continue to shed light on the crucial role of proper nutrition in supporting overall student well-being. Researchers are still working to prove the connection between nutrition and student performance. However, current studies strongly suggest that students with a balanced diet are more likely to achieve academically and athletically.
The US and CDC has taken a giant leap forward in ensuring all individuals have access to the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine by launching the Bridge Access Program. The Bridge Access Program offers a lifeline to adults without health insurance and those whose insurance doesn't cover the total cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
As autumn approaches, the need to stay vigilant against respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) remains critical. Fortunately, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have recently approved new vaccines to safeguard the U.S. population from these potentially deadly viral illnesses.
July 2023 was one of the hottest months on record. Did you know that mosquitoes seek blood meals more often and tend to reproduce faster in hot weather?