Pueblo Community Health Center’s new East Side Clinic doesn’t have electric bills. It doesn’t have gas bills either.
The center has gained the distinction of being the first verified health care facility in North America to win a zero energy verification.
That means the clinic at 1301 E. Seventh St. generates more power than it uses thanks to the more-than 600 solar panels installed on the building’s roof and parking lot carport roof. There are no gas bills either because a high-tech geothermal pump system provides heating and cooling, said Donald Moore, Pueblo Community Health Center chief executive officer.
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Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars – JennifersKitchen
One thing I do not do:
Spend more than 10 minutes in the morning preparing breakfast. When it’s breakfast time, I want to eat – not measure, stir, cook, chop, or bake.
That means that make-ahead breakfasts are a regular part of my meals. Preparing breakfast ahead of time means that either my crockpot or my freezer always has something delicious waiting for me in the morning.
Like these Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars.
Naturally sweet, these Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars are packed with both flavor and nutrition. And they’re freezer-friendly, so you can have a stash in the freezer for…
4 Tips to Lose Weight without Feeling Hungry
Are you trying to lose a few pounds? Do you find yourself hungry all the time?
Just because you’re trying to lose weight, doesn’t mean you have to deal with a grumbling stomach. Here are some easy tricks to make you feel fuller longer.
Tip 1. Eat more whole grains
While refined grains, like white flour, white pasta, and white rice will cause you to feel hungry just a short time later; whole grains, like brown rice, oats, millet, and teff will leave you feeling much satisfied longer.
When eating pasta, be sure to choose whole-grain pasta, such as brown…
Montreal public health monitoring of flesh-eating disease cases in Terrebonne
Doctors in Terrebonne are concerned about a cluster of cases of flesh-eating disease after four people have been admitted to hospital over the past 10 days and one of them died.
Public health issued an alert to health-care workers in the province to be on the lookout and to investigate cases where the patient presents symptoms that could be flesh-eating disease.
Four recent cases of necrotizing fasciitis at Le Gardeur Hospital in Terrebonne, a northern suburb of Montreal, were not linked, meaning the patients weren’t in contact with each other.
The protocol for the immediate family is to be treated…
China General Nuclear Europe Energy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
At the close of a successful 2019 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, 20% of entries received were from international organizations… that’s more than ever before! From Mauritius to Hong Kong, our community awards continue to grow year after year.
Based at their head office in Shenzhen, China, we spoke to Huang Yuan Zheng, President of China General Nuclear Europe Energy (CGN EE), about their awards journey towards their first RoSPA Health and Safety Award…
What motivated you/your organization to enter the RoSPA Awards?
RoSPA is an international organization for the prevention of accidents, it is an honor for CGN EE…
COVID-19 in BC: COVID Awareness Week April 3-7
As pandemic safety measures continue to ease, COVID-19 awareness group Protect Our Province BC notes continued potential risks posed by virus.
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, Protect Our Province BC is promoting COVID Awareness Week along with allied COVID-19 safety groups.
The five-day event, which runs from April 3 to April 7, is an attempt to inform Canadians of the harm that the virus can cause to their health and well-being, according to a release from Protect Our Province.
Dr. Lyne Filiatrault, a retired emergency physician and member of the Protect Our Province BC (POP BC), highlighted the…
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…
We’re with you every step of the way! – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
Whether you’re a returning entrant, or brand new to the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, going through the entry process can seem a little daunting… but don’t panic! We have a highly dedicated team at RoSPA to help.
We caught up with two members of the RoSPA team, Dr Karen McDonnell and Matt Cryer, to find out how they can help entrants on their awards journey.
Dr. Karen McDonnell, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPDOHS Policy Adviser, Head of RoSPA Scotland, Past President of IOSHAs a highly motivated advocate for safety and health, Karen is skilled in partnership working, with a track record…