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Tag Archives: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flu Season In Full Swing
Posted on the BHIC Blog. We are in the middle of flu season and it important to be aware that several groups are at at higher risk for influenza complications. People at elevated risk are: American Indians and Alaska Natives … Continue reading
CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens
Due to a growing number of reports about improper use of insulin pens, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a reminder that the devices must never be used on more than one person. Using insulin pens … Continue reading
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Tagged AIDS, Blood-borne disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HealthDay, Hepatitis, HIV, Insulin, Insulin pen
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Health Information for the New Year from CDC
The following was posted on the BHIC Blog. As the New Year begins, resolve to make 2012 the year that you quit smoking. Help is available to help you quit for good this year. Read more at: http://ow.ly/8gN00 [CDC Current … Continue reading
Many Young Children Overdosing from Medicines at Home
The following was posted on PhPartners New Links [PHPARTNERS_LINK@LIST.NIH.GOV] http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p1213_Medicine_overdose.html To inform parents and caregivers about safe medication storage and what to do in case of an emergency, CDC, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Education Foundation, and a coalition of … Continue reading
U.S. Teens Don’t Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies: CDC
“U.S. high school students still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to a new study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers. Vegetable consumption was lowest among Hispanic and black students. Read more at: http://ow.ly/7H8ly . [Health Day … Continue reading
Public Health Then and Now: Celebrating 50 Years of MMWR at CDC
The following was posted on the BHIC Blog. by Cheryl Rowan “The October 7, 2011 Supplement of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) celebrated the 50th anniversary of CDC’s first publication of MMWR on January 13, 1961. Go … Continue reading
Health Observances for November
The following was posted on the BHIC blog. November brings a number of health observances. We start with three today, and more will follow during the month. National Diabetes Awareness Month Stay healthy with Diabetes and prevent Type 2. Read … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska Native, Alzheimer's disease, Cancer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Diabetes Health, health, Lung, Lung cancer, National Native American Heritage Month, Native American, Native Americans in the United States, Palliative care, United States
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Low ‘Health Literacy’ Hazardous to Your Health
This study, highlighted in a recent BHIC Blog post, is well known to following of health literacy issues. http://www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.aspx?docID=654935 Study found inability to interpret health information linked to poorer outcomes. By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) … Continue reading
It’s World Breastfeeding Week
The following was posted on the BHIC Blog. http://nnlm.gov/bhic/2011/08/03/its-world-breastfeeding-week/ August 1-7, 2011 is World Breast Feeding Week. Check out these interesting, multimedia resources: New Video for World Breastfeeding Week from the Office of Women’s Health: http://bit.ly/p34j7a <http://bit.ly/p34j7a> Womenshealth.gov: Breastfeeding http://1.usa.gov/pLAt71 … Continue reading
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
The following was posted on the BHIC Blog. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a great time of the year to make sure that your family and friends are up-to-date on their immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control has … Continue reading
