Back to School Disaster Preparedness

Does your child know who to contact if a disaster occurs during school? Read Back to School - Be Prepared, from the Washington State Emergency Management team.

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NINE HEALTHY DOSES OF ADVICE

Several health books were highlighted in the U.S. News & World Report, Guide to Health & Wellness Feb. ‘09). Check out one or more of these books from the public library:

In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, Michael Pollan

Anticancer: A New Way of Life, David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D.

AMA Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness: What You And Wellness: What You Need to Know…

Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating, Lisa Lillien

Migraine Brain, Carolyn Bernstein

The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight loss and Better Health for Life, Arthur Agatson, M.D.

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Sensitivity To Smoke

If you are sensitive to smoke during this hot and dry fire season, read the release from the State Fire Marshal, Reduce Your Exposure To Smoke during Fire Season.

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Teen Questions on Health Answered

A website for teens, TeenGrowth.com answers questions on growth and development,emotions, friends,and family.

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Fitness for KIDS who don’t like sports

Are you looking for your kids to get more daily activity without joining a sports team? Many kids don’t enjoy team sports; learn about some other activities to keep kids fit at KidsHealth.

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TECHNOLOGY, CAFFEINE KEEPING TEENS AWAKE

Many teens only get 3-5 hours of sleep per night. Read about the causes of this lack of sleep in Technology, Caffeine….. from PEDIATRICS, June 2009.

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Free Help To Pay for Prescription Drugs

People who take prescription drugs, but currently don’t have insurance that covers these expenses, may be eligible for help with purchasing these drugs. Checkout the resources available from the Washington Prescription Drug Program, Paying for Prescription Drugs , from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance that provides help online and through toll-free telephone assistance at 1-888-477-2669.

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Understanding the Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza A)Pandemic

5 sites help increase our understanding of the recent H1N1 Flu outbreak.

Start with Bloomberg’s Q & A “Understanding Swine Flu’s World Spread.”

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) keeps a Swine Flu Index with recent news updates.

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Workplace Safety Issues

Workplace safety is the focus of a new ad campaign sponsored by four business and labor organizations. Co-sponsoring the ad campaign are: the Department of Labor & Industries, Association of Business, Washington State Labor Council, Associated General Contractors, and the Building and Construction Trades Council. View a YouTube video, Work Safe, Home Safe, that highlights the importance of workplace safety issues. 

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Another Perspective on the H1N1 Pandemic

For another perspective on the history of the H1N1 virus, read the article,

The H1N1 Pandemic: Keeping It In Perspective, from the Alaska Medical Library Newsletter.

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