| 2008 ADH HealthNet News |
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Seal the State Returns to Arkansas |
| November 21, 2008 - Little Rock — A simple procedure that dentists and dental hygienists do can effectively prevents tooth decay and makes it possible for a child to grow up without cavities and fillings. Dental sealants are special protective plastic coatings that are placed on the grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth where 90 percent of decay occurs in children. |
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Health Department Sets New Record for Mass Dispensing
Flu Exercise |
| November 20, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) set a new record for its Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise and immunized 123,172 Arkansans against influenza last week. The shots were dispensed during the mass flu vaccination clinics held statewide in 81 health units. All 75 counties were involved again this year, but the totals significantly surpassed last year’s number of 103,541 vaccinations for the exercise. |
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| Flu Shots Available at Special One-Day Clinics Statewide |
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November 5, 2008 - Little Rock —There are drive-through clinics in many locations. See local residents receive their flu shots.
Flu shots will be given at no charge for one day clinics, but those who are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare are asked to bring their ID cards, and state employees are asked to bring their insurance cards. |
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| Trauma System “Dashboard” Goes Live |
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| November 3, 2008 - Little Rock —The first major component of a potential trauma system for Arkansas was made operational today, according to officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). |
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Health Department Announces
Schedule For Flu Clinics |
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| October 27, 2008 - Little Rock —Carladder Parham, Director of the Central Region of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has announced the schedule for the special one-day flu clinics planned for Central Arkansas. In the first week of November, the ADH is practicing its Local Mass Dispensing Plans and will provide flu shots at 81 county health units statewide. |
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| 2008 ADH HealthNet News |
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What Have You Done For Your Heart Lately?
The Impact of Tobacco, Obesity and Chronic Disease |
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| October 13, 2008 - Little Rock — Hometown Health Improvement coalition members, community health advocates, public health workers, community members and others will gather to discuss “Building Healthy Hearts: The Impact of Tobacco, Obesity and Chronic Disease on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Campus Center of the Pulaski Technical College of North Little Rock. |
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| Drinking Water Safety Issues Addressed |
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| September 26, 2008 - Little Rock —Officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) have been working together to address concerns about drinking water safety in Clinton. |
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The Public Health Response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Special Feature Article |
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| September 22, 2008 - Little Rock —They returned to Arkansas in time for the Labor Day weekend, just like they did three years ago, some of them to the same Arkansas getaway they visited back then. No one knows for sure how many there were, but it’s safe to say that there were thousands of them. Some were surprised to find themselves in Arkansas. Some would soon be homeless. Others, the lucky ones, would get to go back home with a big mess to clean up. |
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| Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Storm Recovery |
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| September 15, 2008 - Little Rock —Public health officials are urging caution during the recovery and clean-up stages following the high winds and flooding caused by the recent storms in Arkansas. Dr. William Mason, Incident Commander for the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Little Rock says that the recovery phase can be the most dangerous part of any disaster. |
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| Evacuees Face Medical Needs |
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| September 4, 2008 - Little Rock —Power is being restored to parts of Louisiana, but Entergy crews from Arkansas have been forced to return home to help restore power here, and evacuees are being told that they are still facing a wait of seven to fourteen days before they can return home. That leaves Arkansas healthcare providers with the job of keeping the displaced population healthy. |
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| Arkansans Respond to Gustav |
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| September 4, 2008 - Little Rock —What do you do if you have to leave home between appointments to get your regularly scheduled kidney dialysis done? What if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and have to leave without your breathing machine and your medication? |
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| Health Department Warning: Prevent Illness from Food and Water After a Power Outage |
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| September 3, 2008 - Little Rock — Officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) say that refrigerated food may be unsafe to eat after a relatively short period of time. According to Raymond Heaggans, Regional Food Specialist, food left in a refrigerator above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for six to seven hours can be unsafe and should be discarded. |
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| Health Department Provides Services for Evacuees and their Families |
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| September 3, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health is continuing to respond to the public health needs of Hurricane Gustav evacuees in our state. According to Dr. William Mason, Incident Commander at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Emergency Operations Center (EOC), one of the most urgent needs families face right now is staying connected. |
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Arkansas WIC Program to Introduce Outreach Project for Southwest Little Rock Hispanic Community
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| August 29, 2008 - Little Rock —A new program for Hispanic mothers and children in Southwest Little Rock gets underway on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. at the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Central Office, located at Freeway Medical Building Boardroom, Room 906. |
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| Outbreak of Severe Diarrheal Illness in Northeastern Oklahoma |
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| August 28, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health has been notified that the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is investigating an outbreak of severe diarrheal illness among residents of several northeastern Oklahoma communities. At least 41 persons have been hospitalized and one person has died. |
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| Health Department Confirms Two Heat-Related Deaths |
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| August 18, 2008 - Little Rock —Officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) have confirmed that two Arkansans have died as a result of the recent heat wave. One of the two persons who died was an elderly female in northeast Arkansas and the other was an elderly male in southwest Arkansas. The deaths occurred in the last week of July and the first week of August. |
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| FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood |
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| August 18, 2008 - Little Rock —The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. |
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84,000 Fewer Smokers in 2007
Tobacco Use on the Decline in Arkansas |
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| August 11, 2008 - Little Rock —New research shows that Arkansas is making definite headway in its fight against tobacco use in the state. Three separate studies indicate positive outcomes, including significant reductions in adult smoking, lower hospitalization rates for diseases related to tobacco use, and positive results for youth smoking. |
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| Pulaski Central Health Unit Plans Back-To-School Clinic |
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| August 5, 2008 - Little Rock —It’s already time to go back to school, and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Pulaski County Central Health Unit, has a special clinic planned to help parents make sure their kids are protected and ready with all the shots they need for admission to school. A special Back-to-School Clinic will be held this Friday, August 8th, from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. |
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| 2008 World Breastfeeding Week “Mother Support: Going for the Gold” |
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| August 1, 2008 - Little Rock —As the world prepares to celebrate the 2008 Summer Olympics in China, the 17th annual World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) also kicks-off August 1-7. The 2008 WBW theme, Mother Support: Going for the Gold, calls for increased support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding together with feeding other appropriate complementary foods for up to two years and beyond. |
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| Feature Column - Towards A Healthier Arkansas |
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Are Childhood Diseases a Thing of the Past?
Paul Halverson, DrPH, FACHE
Director and State Health Officer |
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| July 29, 2008 - Little Rock – In America today we no longer see children die in large numbers from measles, a disease that killed many small children and adults in days gone by. In fact, the recent measles outbreak in fifteen states that saw more than 120 people with the disease took most people by surprise. Aren’t measles, mumps, diphtheria, polio, or any of a number of other diseases that we used to see under control these days? |
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Health Department Confirms Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Central Arkansas |
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| July 16, 2008 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed two human cases of West Nile virus in Arkansas in 2008. Arkansas had 20 human cases and one death during the previous year. There were 29 human cases with four deaths in 2006. The ADH has also confirmed one case of St. Louis Encephalitis, which is another mosquito-borne illness. |
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Food Service and Inspection Service Advises Caution in Preparing Ground Beef Products
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| July 8, 2008 - Little Rock —The Food Service and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has urged consumer caution following the recent recall of ground beef products due to concern over possible E. coli contamination. |
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Poster Presented to Governor Beebe In Honor of Arkansas’s Breastfeeding Mothers |
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| May 16, 2008 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health’s WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) program is recognizing and celebrating Arkansas’s breastfeeding moms for their important contributions to health during the month of May. |
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Parade of Lights
Emergency Vehicles on Parade in Little Rock |
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| May 15, 2008 - Little Rock —Virtually every type of emergency vehicle currently in use in Arkansas today will be on display in this year’s Parade of Lights, according to David Taylor, Section Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the Arkansas Department of Health. |
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Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to Expand Eligibility |
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| May 12, 2008 - Little Rock —The Arkansas WIC Program has announced that income guidelines for the WIC Program have been increased. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, support for breastfeeding mothers, and referrals to other services to eligible participants. |
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Health Department Highlights Tap Water |
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| May 6, 2008 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is joining with water utilities around the state in recognizing May 4 – 10 as Drinking Water Week. The message for the week is “Only Tap Water Delivers.” |
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Missing Radioactive Gauge Found |
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| May 2, 2008 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health’s Radiation Control Section is announcing that the radioactive gauge reported missing from a construction firm’s transport vehicle on March 31, 2008, has been found. An individual discovered this gauge in a ditch in the Clinton, |
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Private Selection Ice Cream Recalled From Kroger Stores In Twelve Southeastern States |
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| April 15, 2008 - CINCINNATI, Ohio — Inter-American Products, Inc., a division of The Kroger Co., today announced a recall on two codes of Private Selection Light Churned Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in 1.75-quart containers with a "Sell By" date of December 3, 2008. |
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| Health Department Deputy Director
Receives Barr Distinguished Alumni Award
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| April 14, 2008 - Little Rock — Charles McGrew, Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, has been selected as the Barr Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health. |
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Rabid Dog Reported in Hatfield |
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| April 9, 2008 - Little Rock — A family’s pet dog, living on 4623 Hwy 71 North in Hatfield, Polk Co., has been confirmed rabid by the Oklahoma Department of Health this week. The dog became ill around April 1 or 2 and was aggressive and biting. |
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Public Health Week
Is Something to Smile About |
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| April 7, 2008 - Little Rock — Oral health is not just about having a beautiful smile. Poor oral health has been linked to diabetes as well as heart and lung diseases. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, but many Arkansans don’t realize just how important good oral health can be. |
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Health Department Issues Guidance
For Cleaning Up After Flood and Sewer Overflows |
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| March 21, 2008 - Little Rock —As Arkansas residents face the prospect of rising floodwaters and the subsequent clean-up and recovery phase, officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are offering the following guidance on common food and water safety issues following a flood: |
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Health Department Announces Advisory Committee on Healthcare Associated Infections |
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| March 3, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals to the Advisory Committee on Healthcare Associated Infections created by Act 845 of 2007, sponsored by Representatives Johnnie Roebuck (D) of Arkadelphia and Tracy Pennartz (D) of Fort Smith: |
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Survey Will Help Identify Washington
County Health Needs |
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| February 29, 2008 - Little Rock — Wouldn’t you want to know if your child were playing with matches near a can of gasoline? Well, Arkansans are—to varying degrees—playing with fire every day. Personal health behaviors and problems such as smoking cigarettes, not getting enough exercise, not eating enough servings of fruits and vegetables, and not having health insurance can lead to costly and unnecessary health problems and early death. This week, the Health Statistics Branch in the Arkansas Department of Health began work with local officials in our area to conduct a county adult health survey by telephone to determine the existence of these problems in our community. |
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Influenza Deaths Reported |
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| February 19, 2008 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting that three Arkansans have died so far this year from Influenza. In Arkansas over the last ten years, the numbers of deaths have been as high as thirty-six (36) in 2000, and as low as four (4) in 2001. Seven (7) people died in Arkansas from the flu last year. |
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USDA Recalls Frozen Beef Products |
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| February 19, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is providing guidance to school districts and other institutional food service operations following a recall of beef products announced over the weekend. |
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| February 13, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health is reminding Arkansans that AIDS is one of the leading killers of African Americans nationwide. It is the number one cause of death for African American women ages 25-34 years. African Americans are usually slower to seek testing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and progress from HIV diagnosis to AIDS much more quickly as a result. |
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Health Department Update on Tuberculosis and Hansen’s Disease in Northwest Arkansas |
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| February 8, 2008 - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is receiving reports from concerned citizens about a possible outbreak of 300 plus cases of tuberculosis (TB) and an outbreak of Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) in Benton, Washington and Sebastian counties). There are no outbreaks of either disease in the state. |
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Rabid Dog Reported in Ft. Smith |
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| February 7, 2008 - A family’s pet dog, living in residential Fort Smith, has been confirmed rabid by the Arkansas Department of Health this week. The dog became ill around Jan. 31, and progressively declined until it was euthanized and submitted for rabies testing. Several people exposed to this dog will be undergoing a series of rabies vaccinations to prevent the development of the disease. |
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Free Tetanus Shots Offered |
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| February 7, 2008 - The Arkansas Department of Health will be offering free tetanus shots to anyone who needs one at a special clinic that has been set up at the Matthews Civic Center at 101 W Main in Atkins. The clinic will open at 9:00 a.m. today and will be open until 3:00 p.m. or until supplies of tetanus vaccine run out. |
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Health Unit in Clinton to Re-open |
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| February 6, 2008 - The Van Buren County Health Unit at 526 Quality Drive in Clinton will re-open Thursday at 8:00 a.m. according to Don Murray, Northwest Region Director for the Arkansas Department of Health. |
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Health Unit in Clinton Closed |
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| February 6, 2008 - Little Rock — Officials from the Arkansas Department of Health have reported that storm damage has caused the closing of the Van Buren Health Unit located in Clinton. Area residents are being directed to heath units in Marshall (Searcy County) and Morrilton (Conway County) for all routine services until further notice. |
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Keep Food and Water Safe After a Natural Disaster or Power Outage |
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| February 6, 2008 - Officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are urging residents of storm-damaged areas to be careful with food and water during the clean-up efforts that are continuing this week. |
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Health Department Reports Rabid Skunk in Independence County |
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| February 4, 2008 - A skunk killed in Independence County has been confirmed rabid by the Arkansas Department of Health. No humans were exposed but unfortunately 2 dogs, both lacking current rabies vaccinations, were. Rabies is a virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord and is a fatal disease. |
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Health Department Offers Training for Ham Operators |
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| December 21, 2007- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) plans to rely on a statewide network of amateur radio operators to help out in a crisis, and plans to offer training and certification classes to provide volunteers with the training they need to become proficient in emergency communications. |
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Trust for America’s Health Ranks States on Preparedness |
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| December 18, 2007- Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) today released its fifth annual report on national preparedness. The report, titled “Ready or Not? Protecting the Public’s Health from Disease, Disasters, and Bioterrorism” found that while important progress has been made, critical areas of the nation’s emergency health preparedness effort still require attention. |
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Health Department Recruits Volunteers For Emergency Preparedness Program |
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| December 14, 2007- Little Rock has been selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in a pilot emergency planning program called the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI). This program is designed to increase central Arkansas’s capacity to deliver medicines and medical supplies to the public during a large-scale public health emergency. |
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Voluntary Recall of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Vaccine |
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December 13, 2007- December 13, 2007- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced a voluntary recall of a vaccine for children. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine prevents meningitis (an infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord), pneumonia (lung infection), epiglottitis (a severe throat infection), and other serious infections caused by a type of bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae
type b. |
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