by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
When spending long periods outdoors, remember to Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap Slip on a shirt The tighter the weave the better. The material should be comfortable but you should not be able to see through the fabric. Slap on a hat Wear a wide brimmed hat that shades...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is Venous Thromboembolism? Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (DVT/PE) are often underdiagnosed and serious, but preventable medical conditions. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wild Animals Wild animals accounted for 92.7% of reported cases of rabies in 2018. Bats were the most frequently reported rabid wildlife species (33% of all animal cases during 2018), followed by raccoons (30.3%), skunks (20.3%), and foxes (7.2%). For complete data,...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spring weather can be unpredictable. When severe weather hits unexpectedly, the risk of injury and weather-related death increases, so planning makes sense. Prepare for storms, floods, and tornadoes as if you know in advance they are coming, because in the spring,...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
No matter where you travel for spring break, here are CDC’s top 5 tips to help you have a safer and healthier spring break. 1. Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines as well as all routine vaccines. CDC recommends making sure you are up to date with your COVID-19...
by Darnell Lindsey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why Vaccinate On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the...
