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Private Wells contaminated with higher lead levels than Community Water Systems

Children who drink private well water have an increased risk of higher levels of lead in their blood than children whose homes were supplied by public water systems, according to a recent study (more…)

Racism is a public health issue

Racism is a public health issue. Police brutality is a public health issue. Violence is a public health issue.

Let’s Help Our Health Workers by Making Masks

“The doctors and nurses in our hospitals and nursing homes don’t have enough masks to protect themselves from the Corona Virus,” said Schirlyn Kamara, who is asking community-minded people like herself to join in an effort to make more protective masks for medical professionals, as supplies for these items continue to be critical. (more…)

8 Ways to Keep your virus away from your Loved Ones

Let’s say you’ve come down with the COVID-19 virus. You either assume you have it because of your symptoms – persistent fever, an annoying cough and it hurts to take a big breath, or you’ve actually tested positive. Please follow these suggestions, but follow them strictly, to keep the rest of your household from getting sick. (more…)

Should mothers with COVID-19 continue to breast feed?

Although not much data exists on the likelihood a new mother can transmit COVID-19 through breast feeding, researchers have determined the SARS virus has not been detected in the milk of nursing mothers. Like most viruses, COVID-19 is mainly spread by respiratory droplets through coughing and sneezing. All regular hygiene methods, likewashing hands frequently and disposing of tissues in a lined wastepaper bin are encouraged if a new mother is ill. (more…)