January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer affects approximately 13,000 women in the United States each year, and more than 4,000 of women will die. Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women worldwide, but because it develops over time, it is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition web site provides detailed information on cervical health as well as resources to help cope with this cancer.
Flu season is here once again - Tips to Prevent Flu - Simple, inexpensive personal health advice for preventing the spread of flu.
When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress or heat exhaustion and the more severe heat stroke can occur, and can result in death. Read and Print this handy reference sheet to learn how to identify heat stress and protect yourself and others from heat related illness.
Hand Sanitizer Safety Tips - While it is convenient to use waterless hand sanitizers to clean your hands, especially if soap and water are not available, remember that these most often use ethyl or isopropyl alcohol as a primary ingredient. Both of these forms of alcohol are toxic, especially to small children, so these products should be used with care. Read more...
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If you were exposed to radiation from the nuclear testing at the Nevada Test site, call for your FREE cancer screening exam. Radiation Exposure Screening and Educatioin Program (RESEP).
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