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Lead remediation can not only keep your family safe, it can also increase property value. The Kenosha/Racine Lead program can help cover up to 85% of remediation costs for those who are eligible. For more information visit LiveLeadSafe.org #LeadSafeKenosha
#LeadSafeRacine
Prevent the Spread: The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. www.cdc.gov/flu/preventi... #fluseason #vaccine #prevention
Who should ride in a booster? Kids, especially younger ones, are safer in a 5-point harness. Do not rush to “graduate” your child to a booster seat. www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/ca...
Space heaters and fireplaces increase the risk of household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Follow the link for more information on CO: buff.ly/P53p8No
Have your child’s blood lead level tested at age 1 and 2. Children from 3 to 6 years of age should have their blood tested, if they have not been tested before and if they live in or regularly visit a home built before 1950 (or 1978 with recent or ongoing renovations). LiveLeadSafe.org
November is COPD Awareness Month! Join us and @BreatheBetter to help others learn more about this serious lung disease. Find resources and more: buff.ly/mdNghiR
Vampires aren’t the only ones who bite.
Protect your pets and community — keep rabies vaccinations up to date.
A simple shot can save a life. #RabiesAwareness #HealthyPetsHealthyPeople
Rethink Your Drink: Calories in drinks are not hidden (they are listed right on the Nutrition Facts label), but many people fail to realize just how many calories beverages can contribute to their daily intake. buff.ly/mqm68ts #Nutrition #HealthLiving
Rethink Your Drink
Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the U.S. See tricks to rethink your drink.
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Find out what the myths and truths are regarding breast cancer. buff.ly/lSZ3MdT #breastcancerawarenessmonth #womenshealth
Did you know that between 5 and 10 percent of the homes in Wisconsin have radon levels above the US EPA guidelines? For more information or to pick up a test kit visit buff.ly/DxdQOVT
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-aler...
Even the manliest men struggle with life’s issues. Take the 18-point head inspection to get your brain box running tip top. Therapy, but for men.  MANTHERAPY.ORG
Heart health- in your hands. Sign up for our four week blood pressure self-monitoring program to get a free blood pressure monitor and personalized health coaching. Details here: buff.ly/n07BhK8 #HeartHealth
Did you know many homes built before 1978 contain lead paint on both interior and exterior surfaces? When lead paint gets old, it can start to peel or come off in pieces. #NLPPW2022 #leadfreekids buff.ly/nUu4aGd
Need food assistance during the federal shutdown? SNAP benefits, known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, may be delayed. If you or someone you know is affected, help is available in Racine County: www.unitedwayracine.org/SNAP
Reading helps keep us health by improving our understanding of disease prevention, our ability to navigate the healthcare system, and even our likelihood to follow a treatment plan. Here are a few great stories to help your little ones understand how bacteria and viruses spread. #NationalBookMonth
Want to see a healthy school in action? Visit the CDC’s Virtual Healthy School to check it out! www.cdc.gov/healthyschoo... #HealthySchools #HealthForAll