Public Health
Alcohol industry admissions on alcopops!
“The beauty of this category [alcopops] is that it brings in new drinkers,
people who really don’t like the taste of beer. With younger drinkers, their
palates haven’t quite matured yet to drinks like bourbon..."
[more]
August 12, 2008 2:45 pm
August 12, 2008 2:45 pm
Rabies activity for 2008
Human and bat encounters are increasing across
Washtenaw County. If you have direct contact with a bat, it needs to be
tested for rabies (don't shoo it out the window!). Rabies activity in
wild animals is up in 2008.
[more]
August 8, 2008 12:00 am
August 8, 2008 12:00 am
August: National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines are not just for kids. Many adults
become ill, disabled, and die each year from diseases that could be
prevented by vaccines. Did you know over a million people travel to and from
other countries daily, where many preventable diseases
[more]
August 7, 2008 2:14 pm
August 7, 2008 2:14 pm
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Aug. 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week and marks the beginning of
Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Michigan. This year's theme is "Mother
Support: Going for the Gold" in conjunction with the Olympic Games in
August.
Mothers, like Olympic athletes,
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August 7, 2008 12:10 pm
August 7, 2008 12:10 pm
Fight the Bite!
WNV activity typically becomes more widespread in August and September, so
protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Please report all
dead birds to the West Nile hotline.
[more]
May 14, 2008 12:00 am
May 14, 2008 12:00 am
Shoppers Flock to Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market
Soaring gas prices and increasing interest in locally grown food
may be fueling the record numbers of shoppers to the Downtown Ypsilanti
Farmers’ Market. In its third season and with even more vendors,
events, and community partners, the market
[more]
May 2, 2008 1:37 pm
May 2, 2008 1:37 pm




