March is the Month to Increase Women’s Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease
CDC issues advisory on drug-resistant Shigellosis in the U.S.
La shigellosis resistente a los medicamentos Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) han anunciado que están monitoreando las infecciones por Shigella resistentes a los medicamentos en Estados Unidos.Los expertos médicos identifican la Shigella, también llamada Shigellosis, como una infección causada por una bacteria que produce […]
Support loved ones with mental health issues
Commentary by Chara Apoye a sus seres queridos con problemas de salud mental Dado que la salud mental se está convirtiendo en una prioridad importante entre los estadounidenses, es importante saber cómo apoyar a los seres queridos que están lidiando con una enfermedad mental.Para ayudar a alguien con problemas de salud mental, es importante que […]
AHA encourages community to learn hands-only CPR
By Angie Baldelomar February is American Heart Month.In the Kansas City area, the chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging the community to participate in its February campaign, called “Be the Beat.”“(It) is all about getting communities more engaged and learning hands-only CPR, and (knowing) that it only takes two steps and 90 […]
How to avoid heart disease
Commentary by Chara Heart disease is a killer.As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states on its website, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in America. And according to statistics from the American Heart Association, it was estimated in 2020 that 244.1 million people were living with ischemic heart disease […]
How to reduce your cholesterol
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 94 million American adults have high cholesterol levels.Moreover, as doctor, educator and researcher Carlos Rodriguez stated in a 2015 story published by HealthDay, “Hispanics have a high prevalence of high cholesterol, due probably to a mix of genes and diet.” High cholesterol can increase the […]
Don’t forget your flu shot
Commentary by Tere SiqueiraHealth experts expect the flu season to be more severe this year because of increased travel and relaxed COVID restrictions, multiple media outlets are reporting.Translation: Get your flu shot.Getting the vaccine can protect you against severe illness and complications. Research published by medical authorities shows that flu vaccinations significantly reduce the risk […]
Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Shots for Children
Directrices sobre las vacunas y vacunas de refuerzo contra el COVID-19 para niños Ahora que comienza el año escolar, es un buen momento para repasar información básica sobre dónde, cuándo y cómo vacunar a los niños contra el COVID-19, o dónde encontrar vacunas de refuerzo para niños y adultos jóvenes que sean elegibles.Los niños de […]
Be COVID Safe This Summer!
Summertime is here – and for many of us that means socializing and lots of fun activities like heading to the pool, family vacations or gatherings, cookouts and seeing friends and family. Before you and your family gather with loved ones or friends for these great summertime events, The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) […]
Keeping Wyandotte County Healthy – UGPHD Offers Services for Everyone!
Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner – now is a great time to take advantage of the many health services offered by the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD), so that everybody in the family is ready for a summer full of fun and healthy activities! The UGPHD is located at […]