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The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign with the support of community partners has achieved its goal of installing 2.5 million free smoke alarms and making 1 million households safer across the country.
Since launching in October 2014, the campaign has saved at least 1,583 lives nationwide —...
Medical experts say that controlling your blood pressure is possible and it starts with having the right information. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) nortonrsx / iStock via Getty Images Plus
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, and only about 1 in 4 with this condition have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hypertension can be dangerous and, in many cases, fatal. In 2020,...
As the aging population enters long-term care facilities, fall prevention will become an increasingly important public health priority. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plus
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in U.S. adults aged 65 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The economic impact of falls is immense, with fatal falls estimated to cost $754 million and nonfatal falls $50 billion annually. As the aging population...
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable with screening, and it’s highly treatable when caught early. Courtesy Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month spotlights this disease and inspires more people to get checked starting at age 45. Two reasons why getting checked matters:
• Screening can find the warning...
Exercise is essential for your physical and mental health, so get moving today. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images
Want to make a fresh start and invest in your health? You may be unsure what changes will have the biggest impact. Doctors say that the easy, tangible actions you take are some of the most important.
“Many people focus on big-picture health goals,” says Jack Resneck, Jr., M.D., president of the...
Before you go to your annual health check, write down anything you’d like to discuss with your health care provider, including changes to your health over the past year. Bring your prescription and over-the-counter medications with you. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) PeopleImages / iStock via Getty Images Plus
You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam. An annual wellness exam with a health care provider is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. As we age, we are more likely to develop chronic...
OLYMPIA – Often referred to as the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas produced from the incomplete combustion of fuels such as propane, natural gas, and wood. Heating and cooking equipment that use such fuels can be sources of carbon monoxide. The Washington State Fire...
Make a plan before going out. Tell someone you trust your plans and be sure to keep them posted of your whereabouts. Courtesy of STATEPOINT
STATEPOINT - During the long dark nights of fall and winter, concerns about personal safety may increase. Whether commuting for work or class, getting in an evening run, or walking the dog, you likely need to carry out daily activities long after the sun goes down.
To help keep you safe, David...
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this week adopted a new rule intended to reduce the risk of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (Movi) transmission from domestic sheep and goats to bighorn sheep.
The adopted rule prohibits visitors bringing domestic sheep or goats onto wildlife...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has relaunched its popular free telehealth program to increase access to potentially life-saving medication to treat COVID-19. The program expands the federal government’s Test to Treat initiative and gives people at risk of severe disease...
Ward Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA