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http://www.austintexas.gov/news/cyclospora-outbreak
The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is investigating an outbreak of cyclospora, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. As of today, the department has 15 confirmed and probable cases and 11 new cases that are currently under investigation. Within the past week, 42 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Cyclospora is spread by people ingesting something – such as food or water – that was contaminated with feces (stool). Cyclospora needs time (days to weeks) after being passed in a bowel movement to become infectious for another person. Therefore, it is unlikely that Cyclospora is passed directly from one person to another.
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Julie
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Nutrition and Food Science
Texas A&M University
2253 TAMU 118 Cater-Mattil
College Station, TX 77843-2253
979-458-2025
Fax 979-458-2080
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by Marvin Young
Here in Dallas County we take pride in assisting those who assist us. Hope Christian Women’s Job Corp has not only assisted us in meeting and exceeding programming goals but has helped hundreds of women throughout the county in their journeys to recovery.
Please copy and paste to your browser or click on the link below to get more information if you know someone in our county who could use a helping hand.
by Marvin Young
For the latest information on “Ebola”, please copy and paste the link below to your browser:
https://owa.agnet.tamu.edu/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAAAK2mygvEpCQ4VSut7V%2fnBoBwD3jYslh6rZRLgGIcjzJZqcAAAAWiAXAAD3jYslh6rZRLgGIcjzJZqcAAAN7SLQAAAJ&dla=1
by Marvin Young
To learn more about what’s going on at Methodist Health Systems this month, please copy and paste the link below into your browser.
http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/generations
by Marvin Young
For more information, please copy and paste the link below into your browser.
file:///E:/HPSCANS/HOPE%20flyer%202014.pdf
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by Marvin Young
increased likelihood of being in an accident if texting while driving compared to driving while not distracted
Source: textfreedriving.org
of American adults think sending text messages or e-mails while driving is distracting, dangerous and should be outlawed
in the U.S. have laws that ban sending text messages while driving
Looking for a resource that educates the public and supports legislation and new technological solutions for driving responsibly? Then copy and paste the following link in your browser:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/aboutus/commitment/safety-security/dont-text-and-drive.html
Source: Verizon Wireless
by Marvin Young
Come join the Dallas County Extension program as we join forces with the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce and the office of State Representative Toni Rose as we present the Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School and the Taste of Balch Springs. The event takes place at Balch Springs Middle School on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 4:30 – 8:00 pm.
For more details click on the link below or copy and paste it into your browser. See you there.
Balch Springs Healthy Cooking School ’14 (revised)
by Marvin Young
Take a walk on a “Healthy Path to Wellness”…
Copy and paste the link below to your browser for more information:
http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a8d316249b&id=d6dc5e7c64&e=e73c033136