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World AIDS Day is December 1st, 2009
World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. The World Health
Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. World AIDS Day provides
governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community
organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and
focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic
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November 16, 2009 2:14 pm
Celebrate the Great American Smokeout!
The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November
19, 2009. This is a national campaign that increases awareness of the
dangers of tobacco use as well as
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November 6, 2009 11:40 am
Washtenaw County Public Health Announces Details for Mass H1N1 Clinic
PLEASE NOTE: Public Health will offer
H1N1 vaccinations to high priority individuals at the mass vaccination
clinic scheduled for Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Convocation Center
on Thursday, Nov 5th from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Center is located at 799
North Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti MI 48197. All school-based clinics tentatively
scheduled for Nov. 2 - 6th have been cancelled.
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October 22, 2009 8:42 am
Correction: H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for First Responders
Correction. A small article in the Detroit Free Press
on Friday, October 16, 2009 may have implied that H1N1 vaccination
clinics for first responders were open to the general public. Washtenaw
County Public Health apologizes for any
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October 16, 2009 3:05 pm
Fight the Flu! Just Drive-Through
WCPH and HVA team up again for unique
flu shot clinic
Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at HVA headquarters
In response to last year's successful drive-through flu shot clinic and
wanting to immunize as many adults as possible
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September 2, 2009 11:02 am
Farmers Market Bonus Bucks Extended
FOOD STAMP BONUS BUCKS EXTENDED AT DOWNTOWN
YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKET
A program designed to put more locally-grown produce in the
shopping bags of low-income residents at the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers'
Market has been EXTENDED
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September 1, 2009 3:05 pm
Public Health is Looking for Alternative/Closed Dispensing Sites
Public Health is looking for community organizations and businesses cabable
of operating an alternate (or closed) dispensing site to serve their own
clients, residents, staff and/or their family members. This can include any
organization or business whose residents, clients, consumers or staff may be
more appropriately
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August 24, 2009 12:31 pm
Profiles in Public Health
Profiles in Public Health provides a snapshot of what a public health
professional does. In a public health, we work to improve the health and
quality of life for entire communities --- not just individuals. We work to
increase awareness of public
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August 19, 2009 1:20 pm
Take 3 Steps to Fight the Flu
The Washtenaw
County Public Health Department and the CDC Say "Take 3" Steps To Fight The
Flu
These actions will protect against the new H1N1
too!
Flu is a serious contagious disease. Each year in the United
States, on average, more
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August 19, 2009 1:19 pm
Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps
The WC Medical Reserve Corps is conducting an orientation
TONIGHT! The MRC was established to ensure that
Washtenaw County is equipped with sufficient professional and
non-professional volunteers to support the existing public health
infrastructure during an emergency.
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August 17, 2009 12:42 pm
New Programs at the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market
The Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market features three programs this
summer designed to put more locally-grown produce in the shopping bags of
low-income residents by providing additional income to spend at the
market.
Farmers' Market Programs:
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July 27, 2009 1:32 pm
Fight the Bite!
It's West Nile season again, so protect yourself and your family from
mosquito bites. Please report all dead birds to the West Nile hotline.
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July 2, 2009 12:00 am
Fireworks Safety
They can be exciting, festive and fun - but fireworks can also be dangerous.
Leaving fireworks displays to trained professionals can prevent injuries.
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July 1, 2009 1:06 pm
Think Sun and Heat Safety!
Protect Yourself from the Sun
Summer is a great time to have fun outdoors. It's also a time to take
precautions to avoid sunburns, which can increase your risk of skin
cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United
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July 1, 2009 10:52 am
What is Rabies and How do People Get it?
Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of
humans and other mammals.People get rabies from the bite of an animal with
rabies (a rabid animal). Any wild mammal, like a raccoon, skunk, fox,
coyote, or bat, can have rabies and transmit it to people.
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June 25, 2009 12:08 pm
Prevent Tick Bites; Prevent Lyme Disease
When you're outside this summer, prevent tick bites and reduce your
risk of tick-borne disease by following these tips: know where to expect
ticks, use a repellent with DEET, wear light colored clothing, tuck your
pant legs into your socks
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June 25, 2009 8:58 am
Did you know restaurant inspection reports are online?
Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, preventable death,
and avoidable economic burden. The Environmental Health Division licenses
and inspects over 1000 food service establishments within Washtenaw
County...
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June 8, 2009 2:44 pm
June is Home Safety Month!
Home injuries cause nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each
year. During June, the Home Safety Council (HSC) is working educate and
motivate families to take actions that will increase the safety of their
homes.
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June 8, 2009 10:17 am
Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Most
skin cancers are caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. The
best way for people to prevent skin cancer is to protect themselves from the
sun
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June 7, 2009 10:42 am
Congratulations to the Solid Waste Team!
The Washtenaw County Solid Waste Team was recognized by the Michigan
Recycling Coalition at its annual awards banquet as the "Recycler of the
Year, Outstanding Recycling Program" for their efforts in developing an
unused pharmaceutical take back program.
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May 22, 2009 12:23 pm
