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May 2018: Measles confirmed in an overseas visitor

May 6, 2018

Did you know that you can catch measles just by being in the same area where an individual with measles has been and up to 2 hours after that person has left? In early May, measles was confirmed in an overseas visitor who had recently traveled through Central Pennsylvania. Read more on this case to learn about measles and the prevention methods you can take today.

Should kids be out in the sun?

Yes! That’s what the medical experts say. “It might surprise parents that the sun is very important for children because it gives them much-needed Vitamin D,” said Dr. Alan Peterson, a family physician in Lancaster County. “We’ve heard for years that sun exposure may lead to skin cancer but some sun is actually good for your children.” Peterson said the sun’s ultraviolet rays react with the skin to make vitamin D.“ (more…)

Almost 1,000 cases of the mumps in Hawaii

The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed 947 cases of the mumps as of March 29, 2018.

Brunner Island power plant to stop using coal by 2028

February 14, 2018

The Brunner Island power plant plans to start using natural gas rather than coal by the end of 2028.

Coal ash threatens Indiana’s drinking water

March 28, 2018

Tests show that groundwater near Indiana coal plants is contaminated with a variety of toxic chemicals, including levels of arsenic that are 45 times higher than safe drinking water standards allow.