Posted by SKHC Editor on August 26th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
From time to time everyone gets stressed, no matter what their age. People deal with stress in different ways, some better than others. Screaming, hitting and punching when dealing with stress won’t solve a problem. However, taking a deep breath and talking with someone you trust about your problem can put you on the right [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on August 25th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
According to the American Red Cross (ARC) being prepared for emergencies is the new golden rule for having a great school year. In addition to the traditional back to school shopping list items of pens, paper and whatnot the ARC encourages you to have components that make up an emergency preparedness kit. An emergency preparedness [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on August 20th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
The Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit campaign is being supported by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) with a capstone contest that offers a grand prize of $25,000 in “fitness cash.” The campaign was just launched for this fall and encourages parents, students, teachers, and community members to nominate their schools for the grand prize. [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on August 16th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
Summer 2010 is almost over and to most people that’s a drag. However, there’s still time to make the most of what’s left and to do it with some extra company. The Fresh Air Fund is still in need of loving host families for this summer. If you live in the following areas: Red Hook, [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on July 30th, 2010. Published in Health Room. 2 Comments »
If you’re a Type A Personality and need to have your list all checked off this blog’s for you. Ready.gov provides a handy little checklist of recommended items (hand crank radio, flashlight, batteries) to include in a basic emergency supply kit and additional items (blankets, personal hygiene items, feminine supplies) to consider adding to an [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on July 26th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
Whether or not you expect to find yourself in an emergency situation, there are a few items it never hurts to have on hand. Storms and natural disasters can strike with little warning, and being prepared is the best way to make it through emergency circumstances without panic. Batteries Electricity is the main thing that [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on July 23rd, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
To assess your weight and health risk three key measurements are taken into consideration: your body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity. Calculate your BMI and see if you fall into a normal weight range. BMI is calculated from your height and weight. It’s an inexpensive [...]
Posted by SKHC Editor on July 16th, 2010. Published in Health Room. No Comments »
Veinlite is the best vein finder for vein access in children, neonates, emergency medicine, critical care, radiology and oncology. So, what does it have that makes it the best? Innovative Side-Transillumination Technology, which is a method where a bright ring of light is placed on the skin and focused under the skin to form a [...]
