How to protect yourself from the heat
Commentary By Chara The heat can significantly affect you.Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and sunlight puts a strain on your body as it works to regulate your temperature. Therefore, it’s important to take care of yourself when working in conditions of extreme heat or temperature. To ensure your safety during extreme temperatures, try following these […]
CDC advises testing for human metapneumovirus in winter, spring
By Chara The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising doctors to test patients for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) during the spring and winter, when the illness is at its peak. HMPV causes lower and upper respiratory issues, especially in older adults and young children.“Discovered in 2001, HMPV is in the pneumoviridae family, along […]
FDA approves drug for hot flashes caused by menopause
By Chara The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Veozah (fezolinetant), a medication designed to alleviate menopause-related moderate and severe hot flashes, the agency announced May 12 on its website.“Hot flashes as a result of menopause can be a serious physical burden on women and impact their quality of life,” Janet Maynard, director […]
Announcements About COVID-19 from the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is alerting the public to two key announcements regarding COVID-19 in the United States:*First, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will expire at the end of the day on May 11th.*Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new, simplified recommendations about COVID vaccines […]
Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) Unveils Findings from the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) just unveiled the findings of its 2022 Community Health Assessment (called the CHA). The CHA is a comprehensive tool that helps the UGPHD and partner organizations understand the health status of the Wyandotte County community. The CHA gathers data from community members through surveys, focus groups and community […]
New Announcements About COVID-19 from the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is alerting the public to two key announcements regarding COVID-19 in the United States:*First, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will expire at the end of the day on May 11th.*Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new, simplified recommendations about COVID vaccines […]
How to provide good nutrition to your children
Commentary by Chara A healthy diet is important for children.Research shows that a well-balanced diet provides children with the proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates they need for growth and development. In addition, a healthy diet improves cognitive function and memory concentration, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.If […]
Toda la información que necesita saber sobre el consumo de marihuana y la salud cardiovascular
Según la American Heart Association, el consumo de marihuana está científicamente relacionado con un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades cardiovasculares, así como ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales. DALLAS, 18 de abril de 2023 — La legalización de la marihuana, tanto para uso médico como recreativo, se extiende cada vez más en los EE. UU. La American Heart […]
How the UGPHD Environmental Health DivisionProtects Our Air and Water Quality, and Children
When most of us living in Wyandotte County think of the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD), we think of children getting immunized, new moms and families getting assistance through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, or people getting COVID-19 vaccinations or testing at one of the Department’s vaccination centers during the pandemic.But what […]
MyPlate.gov helpful for creating balanced meals
Commentary by Chara It can be challenging to eat a balanced meal.Fortunately, there are websites that are helpful in creating nutritionally balanced meals. An excellent one is MyPlate.gov.Offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the website helps you organize your plates of food through tools that allow you to set goals, find healthy recipes and […]