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DHHS is monitoring situation with Swine Influenza.The Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is doing active surveillance for any potential cases. DPHS will keep the public updated with information as it becomes available. (To Learn More - Click Here) Public Health Research honored it's volunteers at a breakfast on April 22, 2009 at the Gilford Public Library.
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Air Quality Awareness Week, April 27 to May 1News from the New Hampshire Department of EnvironmentalServicesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 27, 2009 CONTACT: Jim Martin, 603 271-3710 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) joins Public Health NotesNH Dept of Health and Human Services, Volune 4 Issue 2, March-April 2009 Salmonella - The recent outbreak of Salmonella related to peanut products distributed by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is winding down but still ongoing. Salmonella is a food-borne illness that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomache pain usually 1-3 days after a person becomes infected with the bacteria. Symptoms usually last up to a week. Although most people recover without treatment, severe infections may occur, especially among infants, elderly persons, and those with impaired immune systems. When acute infection does occur, Salmonella may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. (Click here for the entire issue) Bird Flue Update - The type of bird flu called H5N1 is still circulating among birds in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The number of outbreaks among poultry and the number of cases in humans wax and wane with the seasons. As of March 2nd, there have been 409 human cases identified, 25 of whom have died. That is a death rate of 63%. There have been outbreaks in birds in 64 countries. There have been no outbreaks or human cases in the U.S., however. Scientists are still not sure how the virus spreads from one country to another, but contact with sick poultry is the way most people become infected. (Click here for the entire issue) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is found in combustion fumes and can result from the improper ventilation of stoves, fireplaces, or generators. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death. The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from CO poisoning before they ever experience any symptoms. (Click here for the entire issue) Responsible Medication Disposal Safeguards Lives and Protects the Environment.
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DHHS Warns NH Residents NOT to Eat Recalled Sprouts (such as alfalfa sprouts)Communicable Disease Control & Survelliance Concord NH - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today is warning residents not to eat any of the sprout products (such as alfalfa sprouts) recalled by Amaigamated Produce Inc. of Bridgeport, Connecticut due to listeria contamination. The company has confired that some of these products were distributed in New Hampshire. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating. (read the complete article Online) Public Health Research awarded grant
Monday, April 27, 2009
The Public Health Research in partnership with the Lakes Region Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition was selected to receive a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Community Grant Program award. The Partnership will implement a three-year HEAL project aimed at decreasing obesity and improving the health and quality of life of Lakes Region residents. (To read the article at citizen.com - Click Here) |
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Emergency Preparedness in the Lakes Region — Am I ready?How to Survive A Disaster
Thursday, May. 29, 2008 By AMANDA RIPLEY
When a plane crashes or the earth shakes, we tend to view the survivors as the lucky ones. Had they been in the next seat or the apartment across the street, they would have perished. We marvel at the whimsy of the devastation. (read complete article at Time Online) Pandemic preparation: Planning, partnerships
Article Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Somewhere out in the world, there's a potential pandemic with America and the Granite State's name on it, but the good news, said state Director of Public Health Services, is that New Hampshire and local communities are planning for it. (read complete article at the Citizen online) |
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Don't forget about the animals during a disaster
Saturday, March 14, 2009
People from as far away as Virginia gathered at the Woodside building at the Taylor Community in Laconia for the first part of a three-day conference on developing disaster animal response teams. (read the complete Fosters.com online article) Merdedith bank gives record amount in grantsThursday, April 23, 2009MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank awarded $83,648 in grants to 22 area nonprofits in 2008. Emergency preparedness class begins Tuesday
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Mental Health Costs to Drop After Override of Medicare VetoMedicare patients' copays for psychiatric care will fall from 50% to 20% by 2014
By January W. Payne
Posted July 17, 2008
There's some little-noticed good news for patients in the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 that became law with Congress's override of President Bush's veto on Tuesday: Medicare beneficiaries in need of mental health services will soon face lower coinsurance payments and will have improved access to certain medications. (read complete artcile at US News and World Report online) Agencies want to help seniors who suffer in silence
Article Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008
Mary Maggioncalda is never surprised when she hears about another senior citizen in New Hampshire who has chosen to suffer in silence in their homes instead of reaching out for help. (read the complete artcile at Foster's Daily Democrat online)
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Auditors taking a closer look at Medicare billsHealth care providers will be billed for errorsBy KEVIN FREKING In coming weeks, private audit companies will begin scouring mountains of medical records. Their mission: Determine if health care providers erred when billing Medicare and require them to return any overpayments to the federal government. The auditors will keep a tidy percentage for their services. The contractors have shown they're pretty good at their work. In just three years, they've returned more than $300 million to the federal government - and that's just from three states. That experiment is winding down. But a larger, national program will soon take its place. (read complete artcile at the Concord Monitor) back to top |
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Alton woman honored for volunteer work with elderly
Article Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
For her "outstanding leadership and volunteer service on behalf of New Hampshire senior citizens," Fran Donahue of West Alton was one of 11 citizens honored Wednesday with the 2008 Vaughan Award. (read complete Citizen Online article) |
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Teens who learn about alcohol at home are less likely to 'binge'Click here to read a Letter to the Editor published in the Laconia Daily Sun on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 |
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