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Preparing for Common Relapse Triggers
There are a gazillion reasons to drink (or drug). From tears of anguish to tears of joy, from getting fired to getting promoted, from being alone to the being the life of the party, an addict always...
Aid for What Ails You
Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County One of the most vibrant fall leaf colors hails from a humble source. While many people consider it a weed—and some even think it d...
CDC and Texas Health Department Confirm First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed, through laboratory tests, the first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the United States in a person who had traveled to Dallas, Texas...
AMPS Offers Hunting Safety Tips
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to remind everyone that the hunting season will be underway shortly. As a result, there will be gunshots heard in some areas of the community. Police...
NYS Department of Health Confirms Cases of Serious Respiratory Virus
ALBANY, NY (September 12, 2014) –The New York State Department of Health is advising parents and health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of enterovirus EV-D68, a serious r...
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
CDC--Despite the fact that sepsis affects more than a million Americans each year and kills up to half of them, a new survey published by Sepsis Alliance found that fewer than half of all Americans...
DEC Mythbusters
Q: High-performance replacement windows are the best cure for old, drafty windows. A: An interior storm window can cut your energy loss, at a fraction of the price. If you need to cut heat loss from...
Children eating more fruit, but fruit and vegetable intake still too low
U.S. children aged 2-18 years are eating more whole fruit, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A horse in southern Oswego County has died of Eastern equine encephalitis virus, the first reported EEE horse death this year in the state. The Oswego County Health Department said...
A Lasting Smile Starts With Great Oral Health Habits
Beginning an oral health routine with your child at an early age is important for the life of his/her smile. From before the time your baby's first...
Home Canning Time
If home canned foods are not prepared or bottled properly they can cause botulism. HEALTH RISKS Botulism is a serious and sometimes fatal illness you...
Watch Out for Giant Hogweed!
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), also known as Giant cow parsnip is a perennial plant and a member of the carrot family. It is a garden ornam...
Red Cross Asking for Blood Donations to Prevent Shortage
The Red Cross is calling for all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate soon to help prevent a shortage. You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own r...
TICKS TEST POSITIVE FOR BACTERIA THAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program is notifying the community that there have recently been cases of ticks in Akwesasne testing positive for the bac...
Travel Smart: Get Vaccinated
Before you travel internationally, ensure that you are up to date on all your routine vaccines, as well as travel vaccines. It is important to remember that some types of international travel,...
The great e-cig debate
(Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) March 6, 2014 - Since electronic cigarettes were introduced to the world a decade ago, they have grabbed headlines, frustrated physicians and thoroughly...
Questions about Lyme Disease
1) What is the Name of the ticks that are found in Ont. and Que.? Answer: They are called blacklegged ticks or deer ticks 2) How long can an infected tick be attached to a person before it can spread...
Bee Stings
LOOK FOR SYMPTOMS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION Difficulty breathing Hives that appear as a red, itchy rash and spread to areas beyond the sting Swelling of the face, throat or mouth tissue Wheezing or diff...
Safety Tips for Families Visiting Amusement Parks This Summer
State Labor Department inspectors offer guidelines for parents and park goers visiting amusement parks this summer. These inspectors enforce amusement park safety measures statewide and provided...
Too Much Sugar and Type 2 Diabetes Eat Your Brain
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Type 2 diabetes may actually be eating away at the brain, reported HealthDay News. According to new research published April 29 in the online editio...
Health & Safety
The contest is located at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io foyer. Answer just one question & place it in the ballot box and be eligible for prizes!! What is the name of the ticks that are found in Ontario & Q...
May is Asthma Awareness Month Learn to control your asthma
Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. There are 25.5 million Americans living with asthma, a disease affecting the lungs, causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness,...
BEWARE OF LYME DISEASE
What is Lyme Disease? •Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi •It may be spread through the bite of certain types of ticks. •Lyme disease in humans can have serio...
Be Cautious of Ticks as Warmer Weather Arrives
As springtime weather arrives, take precautions to prevent diseases that are transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected deer tick. Ticks are active when the weather stays...
