Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

Restaurant Menus and Germs…

Monday, June 17th, 2013

Brought to you by Family and Consumer Sciences in the Cooperative Extension Program Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Restaurant Menus and Germs A customer walks into a restaurant, they are seated, and the next thing some people do is go wash their hands. Then they come back and pick up… Read More Follow on Twitter    Friend …

“New Bed Bug Publication”

Monday, June 17th, 2013

https://agrilifebookstore.org/publications_details.cfm?whichpublication=3206

Summer Sun Safety Tips for Seniors

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Summer Sun Safety Tips for Seniors Summer weather draws people outdoors to enjoy sunshine, outdoor activities and occasions that bring family and friends together. During these fun times people of all ages should keep in mind the potential dangers of being exposed to excessive heat. Seniors are considered to be at high risk for heat related illnesses and should be extra careful during the summer months. Heat …

National Observances

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

June 1 – 30 Men’s Health Month Men’s Health Network P.O. Box 75972 Washington, DC 20013 (202) 543-6461 x101 info@menshealthweek.org www.menshealthmonth.org 1 – 30 National Safety Month National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143-3201 (800) 621-7615 (630) 775-2307 (630) 285-1315 Fax media@nsc.org www.nsc.org/Pages/ JuneisNationalSafetyMonth.aspx 27 National HIV Testing Day National Association of …

What’s on Your Plate This Month?

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

  Before your family arrives for dinner, consider this: My family will be arriving this week as we prepare to celebrate the High School Graduation of my son. It’s always a wonderful time when family gather; telling stories, remembering the past, reminiscing about the future, and eating lots of food. One of my family members …

Health Expo

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

June 4, 2013 Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program (Dallas County) Marvin R. Young, MPH, Family & Consumer Science Agent   The Cooperative Extension Program of Prairie View A&M University (Dallas County) will host its first “Health Expo” for residents of Dallas County on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. …

Dallas County / Cooperative Extension Health Expo

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

   Health and Wellness Expo Date: June 14, 2013 Location: Dallas County Government Center 10056 Marsh Lane, (headquarters, Suite B-101) Dallas, TX 75229 Time: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be indoor/outdoor Booths Some confirmed services include: Methodist health system mobile mammography unit (appointment needed) Carter blood care Walnut hill united Methodist church Dallas …

May is Older Americans Month

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

May is Older Americans Month (OAM) and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age.” The Administration for Community Living, part of the Administration on Aging, has put together activities, press releases, etc., to celebrate. You’ll also find sample proclamations if you want to work with your communities for this type of recognition. Go …

Recall issued for Blood Glucose Meter

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Please click on link below for details… http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm349187.htm

Get to Know Alzheimers

Friday, April 5th, 2013

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, Cooperative Extension Program Family & Consumer Science Agent, Marvin Young, welcomes Mr. Andrew B. Crocker, Extension Program Specialist II | Gerontology and Health of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as he presents an overview, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s at Mabel Meshack White Manor, 3260 Bickers St., Dallas, TX. …