GVSU aims to keep students safe from monkeypox
ALLENDALE, Mich. — Health officials at Grand Valley State University are keeping a close eye on the slow spread of monkeypox. As students return to campus to begin their fall semester, Edward Jones, the director of Student Health Services, wants them to be educated about it. “We’re following [and] continuing to monitor CDC guidelines and we’ll continue […]
How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost? (2022)
Photo: depositphotos.com Typical Range: $1,240 to $5,343 National Average: $3,291 Water damage can be a devastating experience for any homeowner. It’s often the result of a burst pipe, a leaky roof, or even a broken dishwasher. No matter the cause of the damage, it’s important for homeowners to act quickly and contact a water damage […]
Wellness by Luke Coutinho: Say goodbye to tummy travails this monsoon
The monsoon comes with a number of maladies, like typhoid, diarrhoea, dysentery, Hepatitis A and E, jaundice, food poisoning, and menaces by mosquitoes, namely malaria, dengue, certain fungal infections, and so on. Along with all that there’s also humidity, dampness, food contamination, and mould growth—all of it creating a perfect recipe to fall sick. Here […]
Dunedin City Council – councillors
Question 1: How might Dunedin’s transport network best be set up for the future? Question 2: What are your goals and priorities for council? PETER BARRON Council: Dunedin City Council Age: 71 Occupation: Pharmacist, The Radio Pharmacist Question 1: I favour George St being a pedestrian precinct that is eventually fully covered. We need better public transport with smaller, […]
Answers to Your Top Questions About Contact Lenses
Lens.com answers the most common questions about contact lenses. LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Contact lenses are a medical device prescribed by an eye care professional. Lens.com answers your top questions about contact lenses. Are contact lenses better than glasses? Many patients swear by their soft contact lenses, while others stick to their eyeglasses. […]
Public Health update on local monkeypox virus (MPV) cases – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
The monkeypox virus (MPV) outbreak continues to grow nationally and in King County. This blog post provides updated information about local cases. Public Health continues to conduct case investigations, which are critical to help prevent spread. When we can connect with people who have MPV, we can offer vaccine to their close contacts including […]
Patient’s near-death ordeal raises alarm on staph infections
John was standing in a crowded doctor’s foyer when he saw a brown ooze dripping down his back and leg. The 59-year-old’s back surgery almost three weeks earlier had gone well, but now he was “feeling really crook”. He couldn’t get near the counter to get an appointment so returned home when the liquid started […]
New in 2022 – University of Alabama Athletics
Cashless Points of Sale Beginning in 2022, all points of sale at Alabama Athletics events for concessions and retail will be cashless. Guests with cash will have the ability to exchange for a Fancard in $20 increments in two locations: Location 1 – Lower Level (1st Floor), Section AA (near Concession S126) Location 2 – […]
Top 10 of Healthy Houseplants
As a plant lover, you’ve probably heard of a famous NASA study about healthy houseplants that was conducted back in 1989. This Clean Air Study was basically aimed at investigating how to clean the air inside a space capsule. But the side result was knowledge about how plants clean the air and which plants are […]
Health officials discuss COVID mitigation plans for upcoming school year
With school starting next week, districts have been preparing to have policies and procedures in place to continue to mitigate COVID-19. “I’m just stunned that we’re still talking about this,” said Jeff Solan, superintendent of Cheshire Public Schools. “After the few weeks that we were supposed to be out for COVID, we’re here a few […]