This spring, Lorain County Public Health will host informational sessions for homeowners to learn about the operation and maintenance program for home sewage treatment systems, according to a news release.
At these informational sessions, Lorain County Public Health will share when the program will begin, and what homeowners need to know, the release said.
As the Operations and Maintenance program begins, Lorain County Public Health encourages homeowners with a system to attend one informational session.
Sessions will run from 6-8 pm with the following date options:
• April 12 at Open Door Christian Schools, 8287 W. Ridge Road in Elyria…
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The Blue Monday Myth – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
‘Blue Monday’ may not be supported by hard evidence, but depression and other mental health issues are a real concern in the workplace.
Before 2005 no-one talked about Blue Monday.
The reason for this is because the idea that the third Monday in the month of January, later dubbed ‘Blue Monday’, was invented in a press release 15 years ago. The method used to develop the concept has since come under a lot of scrutiny, but despite this, a lot of people do suffer with their mental health during the winter.
According to research conducted by pollster YouGov, as many…
Former AHS nurse suing over her alleged wrongful dismissal
A former registered nurse with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has filed a $3.7-million lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully dismissed over her views regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a 44-page statement of claim filed with the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary, Debra Carritt had worked in health care since 1993 as an emergency medical technician, paramedic and since 2012, with AHS as a registered nurse rising to the unit role manager.
“Mrs. Carritt has a passion for health care and enjoyed her place of work,” the claim reads. “She endeavored to be a valuable, ethical, honest, dedicated and contributing…
Make your health and safety top priority in 2020 – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
Warren Buffett, who was recently named as the fourth wealthiest individual in the world, once said:
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”
This is good advice that can be applied to many aspects of life, but it’s especially true when it comes to health and safety.
When an accident occurs there are of course measurable outlays: damage to equipment, loss of revenue and sick days caused by injuries. There are also intangible costs such as damage to reputation and/or loss of trust in…
Some ACA health insurance plans have lots of enrollees, few providers : Shots
The Affordable Care Act saw a record number of sign ups this year, but some people are having trouble finding doctors in their health plan networks.
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The Affordable Care Act saw a record number of sign ups this year, but some people are having trouble finding doctors in their health plan networks.
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The Affordable Care Act may be struggling with its own success.
Record enrollment over the last two years brought more consumers into the health insurance market. At the same time, many insurers began offering smaller networks of doctors…
Why Your Baby Needs the Whooping Cough Vaccine
As a parent, ensuring the health and safety of your baby is your top priority. One critical step in protecting your child’s well-being is getting them vaccinated against whooping cough, also known as pertussis. The Whooping Cough Vaccine is a safe and effective way to guard your baby against this highly contagious respiratory illness.
Whooping cough can be particularly severe in infants, leading to complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and even death. Babies are most vulnerable during their first few months of life, as their immune systems are still developing. The Whooping Cough Vaccine is typically administered as part of…
Independent Retail Pharmacy Services & Solutions
Independent retail pharmacies play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing personalized services and solutions that cater to the unique needs of their communities. Unlike large chain pharmacies, independent pharmacies emphasize individualized care, accessibility, and the cultivation of strong relationships with their patients. This article explores the various services and solutions offered by independent retail pharmacies and their impact on patient care and community health. On February 13, 1946, in Yogyakarta an organization was formed called “Persatuan Ahli Pharmasi Indonesia” as a forum to gather all personnel who devote themselves in the field of pharmacy, Persatuan Ahli Pharmasi Indonesia…
Park district to test autonomous lawn mowers at 3 parks; deadline for Naperville art competition set for April 11; NAMI DuPage hosting fundraiser for mental
The Naperville Park District will be testing the use of autonomous electric lawn mowers this month in three parks: White Eagle Park, 3140 White Eagle Drive; Kingshill Park, 4271 White Eagle Drive; and Monarch Park, 1585 White Eagle Drive.
The district has contracted with Havenshine Technologies Inc., based in Naperville, which will provide the mowers and staff to supervise the mowers in each park.
“We are researching the use of autonomous mowers and we are impressed by their safety, efficiency and potential for improving our overall maintenance of turf fields,” Director of Parks Tim Quigley said in a news release.…