2016

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“Thirdhand smoke (THS) is the persistent residue generated from aged secondhandsmoke (SHS) that adheres to indoor dust and surfaces and reemitsinto the air, which is of concern as a public health hazard. Despite the recentemergence of THS research findings (compared with 40 years of SHS research),available evidence supports making greater attempts to eliminate THS frompublic […]

“Even limited amounts of marijuana use during college could have adverse health effects later in life, according to a new study.”  Click here to read the entire article by Kim Krisberg, The Nation’s Health. 

“Some over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription cough and cold medicines contain active ingredients that are psychoactive (mind-altering) at higher-than-recommended dosages and are frequently abused for this purpose. These products may also contain other drugs, such as expectorants and antihistamines, which are dangerous at high doses and compound the dangers of abuse.”  Click here to read the […]

“While routine screening can help save lives, the doctors said, aggressive tests and therapies aren’t for everyone. Among the 10,000 men diagnosed with the disease in Pennsylvania each year, about a quarter will undergo only observation, not immediate treatment, according to estimates from urologists.”  Click here to read the entire article by Adam Smeltz, Pittsburgh […]

Gail Johnson and Pam Parr of Face to Face Communications and Training share their expertise and good will with Kendall County Health Department at the Board of Health Strategic Planning Kick Off.  Gail and Pam, we so appreciate your insights and leadership.

Last evening, deputies from the Kendall County Sheriff’s  Office were honored for their life saving  actions demonstrated in the line of duty.  We are proud to call these employees our coworkers.  Such contribution of humanity makes their work a precious asset to our community.

By: Steven Ross Johnson, Modern HealthcareThe city of Huntington, a community of nearly 50,000 located in western West Virginia, over the past several years has felt the harsh impact of the nation’s drug abuse crisis.The state’s mortality rate from drug overdoses rose by 65% between 2009 and 2013. Huntington lies within one of the most […]

To view a PDF version, please click here.UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PA99-0480 (HEROIN & OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION)On September 9th, 2015, Illinois passed a new law, P.A. 99-0480 (http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/99/099-0480.htm). Among the many actions addressed by the Act, expanding access to the opioid antagonist, Naloxone, is a cornerstone in working to address the prevention of opioid […]

“In 2010, when she was not yet a year old, Jeriyah Harrell of Mount Washington was spiking mysterious fevers. Her parents took her to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center where blood testing uncovered a shocking result: lead poisoning.”  Click here to read the entire article by Anne Saker.