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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention ~ When you set your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, remember to change the batteries in your CO detector. When power outages occur during
emergencies such as hurricanes or late winter storms, the use of alternative sources of power for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home, garage, or camper and to poison the people and animals inside.
Protect Your Kidneys by Controlling Diabetes and High Blood Pressure ~ Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of kidney disease. However, most people with kidney disease are not aware of their condition. If
you have diabetes, talk to your doctor about getting tested for kidney disease, and keep your kidneys healthy by controlling your blood sugar and blood pressure.
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer ~ About 3% of colorectal cancer cases are due to an inherited condition known as Lynch syndrome. The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention
(EGAPP™)
Working Group recommends that all people with a new diagnosis of colorectal cancer should be offered counseling and educational materials about genetic testing for Lynch syndrome.
Ground Water Awareness Week ~ Did you know that much of the water you use comes from the ground? National Ground Water Awareness Week highlights the importance of this water source and encourages well owners to properly maintain their wells. Learn more about ground water, the threats to its safety, and how to protect your own ground water sources.
Health Tips for Pregnant Women and New Moms sent via Text Messages ~ Text4baby is a free service that can help you give your baby the best possible start in life. Women who sign up will receive three, free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or the baby's date of birth. Learn how to sign up for text4baby.
Make Sure Winter Games Give Thrills, Not Chills and Spills ~ Be part of the action, not stuck on the sidelines, during the X Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. Stay healthy and safe while going to events and
mixing with people from all over the world.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2010 ~ March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is a day to recognize the special risks HIV/AIDS poses for women and girls, and to raise awareness of
the disease's increasing impact on them. We encourage women and girls to know their HIV status and get tested for HIV.
Patient Safety ~ Every day, patients get infections in healthcare facilities while they are being treated for something else. Often these infections can have devastating emotional, financial, and medical effects. Worst of all, they can be deadly. Here are ten things you can do to be a safe patient.
2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): CDC Investigates Human Cases ~ Novel influenza A (H1N1) activity is now being detected through CDC's routine influenza surveillance systems and reported weekly in FluView.
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