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Health department marks Preparedness Month | News, Sports, Jobs
PARKERSBURG — The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is marking National Preparedness Month in September with classes available to the public. “This year our theme is ‘A Healthy Community is a Prepared Community,’” said Malcolm Lanham, community health director. “The best thing you can do to be prepared for any emergency is to be …
Emergency Preparedness | VA Caribbean Health Care
Wildfires affect everyone. They can spread fast and harm us. Wildfires are getting bigger and more dangerous. More people are living in areas at risk for wildfires, but we can take action to prepare. Learn how to prepare your household and community. Protect yourself from smoke. When wildfires create smoky conditions it’s important for everyone to reduce …
Your Business Culture – Does It Include Emergency Preparedness?
It’s May, officially “Small Business Month” for 2014. The month kicks off with some good news: ADP reported that small businesses added 82,000 jobs in April. And NFIP, the National Federation of Independent Business, reports that its Optimism Index reached 95, a level not seen since October 2007. Good news offset by grim realities This …
Ex-pandemic preparedness chief calls Trump’s tweet urging Americans not to fear Covid-19 ‘reckless and deadly’
“This is a deadly pandemic. This is a deadly virus. The messaging that President Trump gave to America and the world when he left the hospital about there is no need to be afraid of this virus is probably the most reckless and deadly piece of information I have ever heard,” Dr. Rick Bright told …
Amid COVID-19, Wyoming Department of Health urges flu preparedness | Wyoming News
Wyoming health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu in the coming weeks as the state grapples with the coronavirus and its symptoms, which mirror many of those associated with influenza. Twelve Wyomingites died of the flu during the 2019-20 season; flu season begins in October and ends in May. More than …
Disque Foundation Offers Coronavirus Prevention Resources and Free Advanced Health Care Training During National Preparedness Month
During the COVID-19 crisis, Disque Foundation has seen a huge increase in the number of people who seek certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Traffic to its website increased from 20,000 visitors per day to 200,000. In the past three months, Disque Foundation has trained and certified 850,000 people in CPR, almost 9,000 people per day. …
New positions proposed in county’s budget include health preparedness coordinator, waste enforcement officer – Salisbury Post
By Natalie [email protected] SALISBURY — A total of 39 new positions were requested for the upcoming county budget, but only three have been recommended by County Manager Aaron Church in what he described as “tight, conservative” county budget. The budget, first presented to county commissioners last week, is set to be adopted by July 1, …
Oswego Health assists skilled nursing facilities with their preparedness of COVID-19 | Health Matters
OSWEGO – Caring for the community is part of Oswego Health’s mission and this is true even beyond the level of care provided in their facilities. Associate Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Stephens has been communicating regularly with all skilled nursing facilities throughout Oswego County to offer support and guidance during this pandemic to ensure …
Prisma Health, DHEC updates community on its preparedness and treatment of COVID-19 patients
Prisma Health, DHEC update community on preparedness and treatment of COVID-19 patients As of Monday: 2 confirmed cases, 5 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina Updated: 12:59 PM EDT Mar 10, 2020 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. RECENTLY WE HAVE STOOD UP OUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM, DESIGNED TO …
Senator Murray questions Spokane VAMC’s preparedness for new electronic health records system
February 3, 2020 3:29 PM Erin Robinson Posted: February 3, 2020 3:29 PM Updated: February 3, 2020 3:32 PM SPOKANE, Wash. – Senator Patty Murray is questioning whether the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center is prepared to effectively transition a new electronic health record system. The Spokane VAMC was selected by the Department of Veterans …
