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Boil Water Notices - Frequently Asked Questions for Residents and Homeowners
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  • 28 May 2019
Boil Water Notices - FAQ for Residents and Homeowners
It’s Not the Chlorine in the Pool that’s Making Your Eyes Red
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  • 20 May 2019
Have your eyes ever started to sting and turn red when you were swimming, playing, or relaxing in a pool? Did you think it was because of the chlorine in the water? Have you ever walked into an indoor pool area, gotten a whiff of a strong chemical smell, and though...
Help Stop The Measles Get Vaccinated
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  • 10 April 2019
Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of measles generally appear about seven to 14 days after a person is infected. Measles typically begins with high fever, cough, runny nose (coryza), and red, watery eyes ( conjunctivitis ). Koplik Spots Mouth of a patient with Koplik...
Celebrating 100 years of public health
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  • 01 April 2019
How the past has made public health matter This year marks the 100 th anniversary of two legislative acts that shaped the future of public health in Ohio. The Hughes Act and Griswold Act, both enacted in 1919, established the modern-day organization of local health...
April Is Minority Health Month
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  • 21 March 2019
April 2019 – Greater Dayton Region Minority Health Month Calendar of Events Partnering For Health Equity! Minority Health Month (MHM) was created in April 1989. It is a 30-day inclusive, high-visibility wellness campaign. In 2000, MHM became a national celebration....
National Public Health Week
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  • 20 March 2019
MONDAY: Healthy Communities TUESDAY: Violence Prevention WEDNESDAY: Rural Health THURSDAY: Technology and Public Health FRIDAY: Climate Change SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Global Health Monday: Healthy Communities For Science It's clear: People's health, longevity and well-bei...
County Water Boil Advisory Still in Effect Until Further Notice
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  • 15 February 2019
County water boil advisory still in effect until further notice
Widespread Water Outage, Precautionary Boil Advisory Issues
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  • 14 February 2019
Widespread Water Outage, Precautionary Boil Advisory Issues
Game Day Food Safety Tips
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  • 30 January 2019
What You Need to Know Wash your hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after preparing food and before eating. Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods like vegetables when preparing, serving, or storing foods. Make sure foo...
Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
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  • 15 November 2018
Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
Thrive Survey
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  • 12 November 2018
A lack of data on the health and aging needs of LGBTQ people in local communities has hindered Dayton organizations striving to better serve them. And though national data can be used to generalize what their needs may be, there’s no substitute for information coll...
Spirit Day
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  • 11 October 2018
GLAAD Campus Ambassadors Spirit Day Video https://youtu.be/0DvL3uNjy_0 What is Spirit Day? It is a day of rallying together by taking a stand against bullying and showing support to LGBTQ youth. In order to participate, people are encouraged to simply wear purple....
Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
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  • 25 June 2018
Staying Cool in Extreme Heat Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mal...
Pregnant Women Should be Tested for Syphilis
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  • 23 May 2018
Syphilis Testing for Pregnant Women
World TB Day
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  • 16 March 2018
World TB Day
2018 Minority Health Month
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  • 15 March 2018
Minority Health Month Calendar of Events Partnering For Health Equity!
2018 Minority Health Month
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  • 14 March 2018
April 2018 – Greater Dayton Region Minority Health Month Calendar of Events Partnering For Health Equity! Minority Health Month (MHM) was created in April 1989. It is a 30-day inclusive, high-visibility wellness campaign. In 2000, MHM became a national celebration....
Holiday Stress Can Impact Mental Wellness and Substance Use
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  • 18 December 2017
Holiday Stress Can Impact Mental Wellness and Substance Use
FDA Alerts Consumers About Potentially Life-Threatening Health Problems Linked to Limbrel
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  • 22 November 2017
FDA Issues Consumer Health Alert
The Most Dangerous Time to Drive
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  • 07 November 2017
The Most Dangerous Time to Drive
Key Facts About Influenza (Flu)
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  • 20 September 2017
Flu Advice from Public Health
National Recovery Month
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  • 06 September 2017
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held annually to educate all Americans that those with a substance use/or mental health disorder can live a healthy and rewarding life. The 2017 National theme is, “ Join the Voices for Recovery: Str...
Nurses Essential in Ensuring All Children are Protected with Immunization
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  • 31 July 2017
Nurses Essential in Ensuring All Children are Protected with Immunization
Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
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  • 26 July 2017
Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
Produce Perks Helps Improve Fresh Food Access
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  • 13 July 2017
Produce Perks Helps Improve Fresh Food Access

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