Archive for the ‘Worksite Wellness’ Category
National Observances
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013June 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 …
Health Expo
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013June 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, 2013Health 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 …
Free Prostate Screening
Monday, April 15th, 2013Free Prostate Cancer (PSA) Screenings Register today by calling 214-947-4628 New! Methodist Richardson Medical Center Medical Plaza I, Physician Dining Room 401 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson,TX 75080 Thursday, April 18, 9 – 11 a.m. Methodist Charlton Medical Center Outpatient Center, Conference Room 10 3500 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas,TX 75237 Thursday, April 25, 9 – 11 …
Sitting is the New Smoking – Top 10 Ways to Exercise at Work
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013I recently ran across a very timely article. It had such a catchy title that I could not pass the chance to share it with you. It should also fit perfectly with my new venture called, “Lunch, Learn & Burn” which is a free low impact cardio program we are initiating at work. Each Friday …
“kNOw Dia-Besity: It’s a Family Affair” Conference
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Please visit this site for information on a diabetes / obesity educational experience!! http://drop.io/knowdiabesity
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Monday, July 12th, 2010According to Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), Texas Department of State Health Services provides emergency preparedness information for families, professional, and responders. For fact sheets, frequently asked questions, emergency checklists, and information on volunteering with Protect Texas, see www.dshs.state.tx.us/comprep.
Texas Poison Control Center
Thursday, July 1st, 2010According to the Extension Disaster Education Network, the Texas Poison Control Center is the place to call if you suspect someone has ingested or inhaled a toxic substance. The number to call is, (800) 222-1212. You will received instructions from a trained professional on how to handle the incident. specialists are standing by 24 hours, …
Help in Texas
Monday, June 14th, 2010When an emergency strikes most of us now know to call “9-1-1″. However, there are times when we call “9-1-1″ when, in fact, there is no emergency. In this case the “non-emergency 2-1-1″ is more appropriate. 2-1-1 serves as the non-emergency assistance center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to …
Dallas County “Lifeline Blog” wins award
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010Lifeline Blog in Dallas Wins Award! Under the guidance of Dr. Wenhsing Cheng (founder), Ms. Lexie McGrane (contributing writer), and Mr. Marvin Young (contributing writer), the Lifeline Blog in Dallas County has been selected to receive the 2010 Internet Education Technology award from the Texas Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (TEAFCS). Agents Cheng, …
