Posts Tagged Centers For Disease Control

  • Be ready. Winter’s coming! Be ready. Winter’s coming!

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Severe winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean little more than extra time scraping windshields for most people; however, they are serious concerns for local seniors. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whe...

  • Get in the fight against flu

    By Ann O’Donnell, D.O. Genesis Health Group Occasionally, we may forget where the car keys are, or call a grandchild by a child's name, but we usually don't forget something that is free! Flu shots won't cost you a dime out of your own pocket if you receive Medicare benefits. You can tak...

  • Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Let’s say you are lucky enough to have options as you prepare to enroll your child or grandchild in daycare, school or community-based program. How do you choose the right daycare, school or program for your child/grandchild...

  • Genesis Fights Flu... Genesis Fights Flu…

    ...With Protection, Prevention And Information Genesis will provide protection, prevention and information throughout the 2009-2010 flu season. Protection against seasonal influenza and pneumonia will be available at more than 40 public flu clinics in the region beginning Oct. 2. Protection agai...

  • Say “Boo” to the Flu Say “Boo” to the Flu

    By Carla Popp, RN, BSN, MBA Trinity VNHA Director, Private Duty & Community Services As we near the end of summer, many of us are beginning to shift our thoughts to the upcoming fall season and all the changes it brings. One of the major focuses for Trinity VNHA will be the implementati...