Monthly Archives: October 2011
Healthy Holidays
Eat healthy, and be active. With balance and moderation, you can enjoy the holidays the healthy way. Choose fresh fruit as a festive and sweet substitute for candy. Select just one or two of your favorites from the host of … Continue reading
Prevent Injuries
Injuries from falls often occur around the holidays. Use step stools instead of furniture when hanging decorations. Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees, and curtains. Never leave fireplaces, stoves, or … Continue reading
Travel Safely
Whether you’re traveling across town or around the world, help ensure your trip is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor … Continue reading
Managing Holiday Stress
The holidays don’t need to take a toll on your health. Keep a check on over-commitment and over-spending. Balance work, home, and play. Get support from family and friends. Practice time management. Keep a relaxed and positive outlook. Welcome to … Continue reading
Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather.
Although winter doesn’t come as a surprise, many of us are not prepared for its arrival. If you are ready for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. … Continue reading
Health Tips for the Holidays
With the holidays in full swing, here are some safety tips to read up on: washing hands, staying healthy in the winter weather, managing holiday stress, traveling safely, preventing injuries and eating healthy. Happy Holidays from Monroe County EMS!! Wash … Continue reading
American Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. For years, the American Diabetes Association has used this month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the disease … Continue reading
Cholesterol
September is National Cholesterol Education Month; a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and … Continue reading
Cataract Awareness
Do you know that 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have a cataract? Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens, preventing the passage of light needed for vision. Cataracts start out small and have little effect … Continue reading
Child Eye Awareness
Most eye problems in children can be corrected if they are detected and treated early. Appropriate eye care is essential for maintaining good vision. Some problems, if left untreated–even for a short period–can result in permanent vision loss. The more … Continue reading