Health Care Blog

Safety First on Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:49:00 +0000

Just because Halloween celebrates all things scary, doesn't mean you want any safety scares of your own. Use these tips from USA.gov to make sure you and your family have a fun and safe...

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HEALTH COVERAGE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:43:00 +0000

MEDICAID & THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) offer free or low-cost health coverage to children and families. If you are eligible for health coverage from your employer,...

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Stay Safe during a Lightning Storm

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:57:00 +0000

"IF THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS" Since thunder and lightning storms happen frequently during the summer months, FEMA offers these tips on how to avoid injury during a lightning storm:Avoid contact...

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New Generic Drugs in 2011-2012

noreply@blogger.com (rnmihayden) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Generic drugs can save you money. What are considered generic drugs? According to the FDA: "A generic drug is identical--or bioequivalent--to a brand name drug in dosage form, safety, strength,...

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Back-To-School Student Health Fair August 6th

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:33:00 +0000

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is hosting a Back-to-School Health Fair for all Pasco County school students in grades Pre-K through12: Saturday, August 6th, 2011Morton Plant North Bay...

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Florida Kid Care - Income Eligibility 2011

noreply@blogger.com (rnmihayden) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Are you eligible for Florida Kidcare, Medicaid, or Healthy Kids? In order to make that determination, you first need to know where your family income falls in the poverty guidelines. See the new...

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Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:44:00 +0000

Affordable Healthcare Insurance The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan makes health insurance available to people who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing...

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New Dietary Guidelines to Replace the Food Pyramid

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:13:00 +0000

LET'S EAT FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!Your food and activity choices each day affect your health -- how you feel today, tomorrow and in the future. The tips below are a good starting point...

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30th Commemoration of HIV/AIDS

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Leek) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:28:00 +0000

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD): June 27 Thirty years ago this June, an article reporting the first known cases of what we now call AIDS was published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...

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New Sunscreen Labels to Help you Get the Best Protection

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:06:00 +0000

Beginning next summer the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing sunscreen labels to make it easier for you to pick a product that offers the protection level you want. The labels will...

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Improve the Air Quality this Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:02:00 +0000

The Air Quality Index is a tool used to express the local air quality on a daily basis to help you determine if there are any health risks. The AQI is expressed on a scale from 0 to 500 with...

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Florida KidCare health insurance

noreply@blogger.com (Dawn) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:57:00 +0000

Child Health Insurance You Can Afford Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Heart Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Heart Disease. Definition Heart disease, also called cardiac disease, is a...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Sciolosis

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Sciolosis. Definition Scoliosis is not a disease, but rather a word ...

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Featured Condition/Disease: Muscular Dystrophy

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Muscular Dystrophy. Definition Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a degenerative...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Spina Bifida

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Spina Bifida. Definition Spina bifida, a condition present at birth,...

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Housing For Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Leek) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:31:00 +0000

What to Look For in a Nursing Home Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Ear Infections

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Ear Infections. Definition Overview of Ear InfectionsThere are three main...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Type 2 Diabetes

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Diabetes. Definition Diabetes is a condition in which people have...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Group B Strep

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Group B Strep. Definition Group B strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: HIV/AIDS

noreply@blogger.com (rnmihayden) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is HIV/AIDS. Definition HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a disease that ...

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Great American Smokeout! - Saturday, November 20, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:17:00 +0000

Do you smoke and looking for help quitting? Visit the Great American Smokeout this Saturday at Krusen Park in Zephyrhills from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Admission is free for all ages. ...

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Diabetes Awareness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Leek) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:55:00 +0000

November is Diabetes Awareness month This is a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. Nearly 24 million children and adults in...

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Reduced & Free Lunch in Pasco County Schools - Application & Eligibility

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:36:00 +0000

Reduced & Free School Lunch in Pasco County Are my children eligible for reduced or free lunch in Pasco County? The answer depends on your income. If your income is between 131% and...

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Featured Condtion/Disease: Immune System Disorders

noreply@blogger.com (Pasco County Library System) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000

We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Immune System Disorders. Definition The immune system -- your body's defense...

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