Posted by skhc on March 5th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
LifeScan, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall in the United States of eight lots of OneTouch® SureStep® Test Strips, used by people with diabetes to measure their blood glucose levels at home. The test strips are being recalled because they may provide falsely low glucose results when the glucose level is higher than 400 mg/dL.
The […]
Posted by skhc on February 25th, 2010. Published in Health Room. 2 Comments »
February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The month may almost be over but dental health should start early and never stop because it plays a role in your overall health.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends parents take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth because habits and attitudes that are established […]
Posted by skhc on February 19th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
If you live in the Northeastern US, even Canada, and are ready to open your home as a host family for The Fresh Air Fund’s Fresh Air Children now’s the time to get in touch. The Fresh Air Fund needs host families for the summer of 2010.
Fresh Air Children are boys and girls, age six […]
Posted by skhc on February 17th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife models): Recall
Audience: Emergency medical professionals, hospital risk managers
[Posted 02/09/2010]: Cardiac Science Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a recall because the automated external defibrillator (AED) may not be able to deliver therapy during a cardiac resuscitation attempt, which may lead to serious adverse events […]
Posted by skhc on February 11th, 2010. Published in Health Room. 1 Comment »
Cardiovascular diseases are our nation’s number one killer. Since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month“. During this month the goal is to raise funds for research and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.
Not only does the American Heart Association work with administration to draft and sign this annual […]
Posted by skhc on January 25th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
Pelican™ Sends Vital Survival and Rescue Items to Provide Help in Haiti
Pelican Donates Head Lamps and Flashlights; Valued at $100,000
TORRANCE, CA – January 21, 2010 – Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases, today announced its contribution of $100,000 worth of head lamps […]
Posted by skhc on January 21st, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screening saves lives yet for assorted reasons not all women are getting a Pap test and pelvic exam.
Take a look at some facts:
11% of United States women report that they do not have their Pap test screenings.
In the United States, About 10,000 […]
Posted by skhc on January 11th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
The NYC ½ Marathon lottery closed last Wednesday night (1/6/10) and the winners were announced on Thursday. If you didn’t make it and you still want to take part in it you still have a chance. The FAF Team still has spots available. If you’re interested you can register with the Fresh Air Fund.
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