Three Ways To Keep Your Child Safe From COVID-19 (NAPSI)—Children and teens are catching and spreading COVID-19 at an increasingly high rate. Even if your child or teen has not yet contracted COVID-19, they are at risk, especially with the low number of vaccinated residents in Arkansas. “In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Read More …
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HEALTH MATTERS
You Can Help Save A Life (NAPSI)—Being a hero and helping repair the world may be easier than many people realize. How? Become a blood stem cell or marrow donor, volunteer or a supporter. The Problem Every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma and Read More …
HEALTH CARE NEWS & NOTES
A Change Of Heart On COVID-19 Vaccination (NAPSI)—Stephanie Bramlett of Winder, Georgia, is one of many in the Southeast region who has experienced the effects of COVID-19 firsthand. Earlier this year, when the entrepreneur and mother of three was told she could get vaccinated, she was hesitant. She eats well, exercises regularly and never gets Read More …
HEALTH CARE NEWS & NOTES
Midwestern Doctor Cares For Rural Community Amid Rise In COVID Cases (NAPSI)—In rural Kansas, Dr. Kristina Darnauer is one of only four doctors practicing in Rice County. She is also the only family medicine doctor practicing in Sterling, where she lives with her husband and three children. Dr. Darnauer delivers local babies, visits nursing homes, Read More …
COMMUNITY WORKS
Cleaning Up The Laundry Crisis (NAPSI)—Every day, people miss out on educational, employment and social opportunities simply because they do not have access to clean clothes. Laundry services in transitional housing and community centers is an integral part of helping them manage through the variety of challenges they may face. When housing, jobs and family Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Talk To Your Kids About The Dangers Of Flavored Tobacco (NAPSI)—After a year and a half of remote learning and social distancing, kids are back to socializing after school and between classes. A return to school also means kids are once again exposed to the dangers of vaping and flavored tobacco products, which could worsen Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS
Talk Hernia To Me: Advice For Effective Consultations With Your Doctor (NAPSI)—An estimated 5 million people in the U.S. have a hernia, yet many struggle to effectively talk with their doctor about symptoms and potential treatment options—but that can be changed. The Problem A recent Pollfish survey of 500 hernia patients found 77% endured a Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
School Days Mean Back To Mouthguards For Student Athletes (NAPSI)—Up to 60 percent of student athletes will experience a sports-related dental injury and some 30 percent of all sports injuries are related to the mouth and teeth, making mouthguards an important part of school equipment for those who play sports. While mouthguards are often mandated Read More …
BACKGROUND ON BUSINESS
Three Ways Technology Can Make The Hybrid Environment “Work” For Your Organization by George Taylor (NAPSI)—You may well remember the frustrations that defined the “old days” of work—the hustle to get to your desk on time, the inevitable dread of sitting in traffic or navigating public transportation to get home, the feeling of guilt asking Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS
Oral Health Affects Overall Wellness; Ensure Dental Services Are Used (NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, health and wellness have been at the forefront of your mind these days. And if you’re currently dealing with a medical condition, you can still have the peace of mind that comes with extra care for your oral health—which affects Read More …