Highlights
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 20-26, 2019
Lead is Still Found in Many Homes Lead is a toxic metal that is still present in and around many homes in lead-based paint and urban soils. Lead can also be tracked in if parents have jobs or hobbies that expose them to lead. Children who are exposed to lead at a young age are at increased risk…Read more
By now, you probably know that it is recommended that everyone 6 months of age or older receive a flu vaccination each year. Flu season usually peaks in January or February and continues through May. Getting a flu shot is not only the single best way to protect yourself from getting sick, it’s also the best way to…Read more
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a large public health issue that impacts children, teens and adults. Abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control. Physical abuse is any purposeful and unwanted contact. This can include: being hit, slammed into something, or being injured by an object or weapon Emotional or…Read more
