Chemicals in beauty products may cause early puberty in girls. The study was published in the online Environmental Health Perspectives. The institute of Child Health describes the developmental period of puberty.
National Public Health Month is designed to help educate the public about about issues that are important to improve the public’s health. Read about specific programs in Washington state, such as, Senior Fall Prevention program, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. and Environmental Radiation Monitoring.
Become aware of what you can do to prevent Colorectoral Cancer this month. Checkout the Colon Health Guide. Take Action! Make an appointment today to get screened!
If you have a child from birth to 7 years old, take a look at the online guide to classes offered in Spokane. View the online calendar, or go to the course listings and registration page.
Support the local WEAR RED For Women’s Heart month day this Friday, February 5.
If you go out to eat in Spokane, you will want to check out the Spokane Regional Health District inspection reports. Search by the name or the location of food establishments. The reports indicate whether there were any violations of food safety regulations at the time of the inspection.
Upcoming health education classes in the Inland Northwest are posted in the online CHER newsletter, Community Health Education & Resources.
Check out these low-cost gift suggestions to encourage healthy living.
Suggested healthy gifts include: a pass to local or national parks, low-cost cookbooks, kitchen gadgetry, or a bicycle tuneup.
Join the Stop Diabetes movement and take part in the activities this month. Checkout the free events for Diabetes Wellness at the local Walgreens and Rite Aid drugstores.
Enrollment for Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) runs from Nov. 15 - Dec. 31. Many plans are changing. Call the SHIBA HelpLine with questions.
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