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| 02/01/12 | Read our February issue and you'll find out what community health does for you, a personal note from the Director about the hazards of carbon monoxide, some healthy ideas for that Super Bowl party, important information on keeping your heart healthy, some interesting facts on everyone's favorite Valentine treat -chocolate and some must read information for pet owners. |
| 01/01/12 | The first issue for the new year of Health E-News is here! Inside you'll find information on local eateries that won our coveted 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award, winter safety tips, holiday recycling centers, SMART goals for the new year, healthy recipes and much more. |
| 12/01/11 | The December issue of the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment’s Health eNews is now available. Inside this edition, you’ll find information on minimizing holiday stress, holiday pet adoptions, Christmas tree recycling, a healthy cookie recipe, and more. |
| 11/01/11 | The November issue brings you Four Food Safety Tips Make Meals Memorable, News From the Director, Flu Season Updates, Why Knowing Your Family's Health History Could Save a Life, A Word About "Doggie Breath" and much more! |
| 10/01/11 | The October issue of Health eNews includes information on Halloween Safety, News from the Director, Flu Vaccine, Breast Cancer Awareness, Updates from the Pet Adoption Center, Composting, How to Text During Emergencies and much more ... |
| 09/01/11 | Inside the September issue of Health eNews, you’ll find information on Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Flu Prevention and Camping Safety tips, a program focused on preventing youth suicides, and much more. |
| 08/01/11 | A Time To Remember - 9/11; Unite Our Community by Serving Others, Yourself; Protect Dreams by Preventing ID Theft; Healthy Recipes; Breastfeeding Benefits Baby’s Development; Play It Safe With Head Injuries; Plan Ahead To Serve Food At Your Group’s Fall Festival |
| 07/01/11 | Add Safety to Summer Vacation Planning, From the Director, Healthy Habits Start With Early Education, Healthy Recipes, Volunteers Needed, Get Back-To-School Immunizations From SCC Health, Follow New Rules When Seeking Birth, Death Records, Find Fresh, Flavorful Foods at Farmers Markets, Cool Preparation Helps Beat the Heat |
| 06/01/11 | Men Show Strength By Being Smart With Their Health, From the Director, Get Cheesy During National Dairy Month, Healthy Recipes, Fight the Bite By Controlling Mosquitoes This Summer, Shingles Vacccine Now Available, Fill Your Home With a Friendly Feline, Gradual Return to Activity Reduces Injury, Splish-Splash Your Way to Water Safety, Firework Safety |
| 05/01/11 | May Is Time To Celebrate The Women In Our Lives, From the Director, Safe Chefs Cook Up A Fun Outdoor Feast, Healthy Recipes, Microchipping Returns Lost Pets to Loving Homes, Add Beauty, Benefit To Your Yard With A Rain Garden, Volunteers’ Service Assists Pets, People, Earthquake Preparedness - A Four Step Plan |
| 04/01/11 | Working Together to Maintain a Healthy, Safe Community; From The Director - County Health Rankings; Five Reasons to Protect Your Kids With Shots; Healthy Recipes; Earth Day Activities in St. Charles County; Keep It S. A. F. E. at the Playground; Protect Yourself, Others by Raising Awareness; Earthquake Preparedness - Step 3 of a 4 Step Plan |
| 03/01/11 | The winds of March bring us these timely articles: Severe Weather Preparedness; From the Director discusses Analyzing the Census; Rule Over Diabetes Through Change, Support; Stay Safe Showing Off Your Green Thumb; Medicines Help If Used Properly; Earthquake Preparedness - A Four Step Plan |
| 02/03/11 | In this February issue of Health E-News, you’ll find information on American Heart Month, responsible pet ownership, the County’s Recycle Works centers, a Flu Update, and much more. |
| 01/04/11 | Earthquake Preparedness; From the Director - Second in Gil Copley's Series on "Invisible" Public Health; Flu Info & Tips for Fighting the Flu; Holiday Recycling; Resolve to Help Yourself & Your Community This Year; Early Care Helps Prevent Birth Defects; Winter Safety - Friendly Facts for Frosty Fun |
| 12/01/10 | Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season; From the Director - What does public health do for you?; Twelve Local Eateries Rewarded For Outstanding Food Safety, Stewardship; Give a Natural Gift After the Holiday; Shelter Pets Seek Loving Homes; Parenting 101 Teaches Care-giving Tips - Earn a FREE Child Safety Seat! |
| 09/01/10 | Salmonella Investigation Continues, From the Director, Always Be Prepared, Free Child Safety Seats, Rabies Prevention Begins With You, Last Chance For Chemical Disposal, Goodbye From Your Editor |
| 08/01/10 | Back to School Time! Get Active Going Back to School & Back to School Health Tips; From the Director; Flu Ends with “U”! Get Immunized; West Nile virus arrives on time in area; Newly Renovated Recycle Works West Now Open in Wentzville |
| 07/01/10 | Summer is in full swing with this month's edition. Included are articles on staying safe in the pool and also tips for keeping your pets cool and healthy during the hot weather. You'll also find info on diabetes and why you should NEVER text and drive! Click here for all this and more! |
| 06/01/10 | Summer is almost here! In this month’s edition of Health-E-News from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment, learn about sun safety, preventing animal bites, and a health and wellness fair coming to our community later this week! |
| 05/01/10 | Still Sneezing? No wonder as we are experiencing the worst pollen season in 25 years! In this months edition learn more about allergies, the coming mosquito season, our health forum on Heatlh for Seniors on May 18, Hazardous Household Waste collection, your pet and you staying healthy and happy together, a lifestyle to maintain a healthy weight, and a recap of H1N1 for the past year .... and more! |
| 04/01/10 | Farmers Markets are in Bloom - we've answered your FAQ's, also ten questions to ask your vet about your pet's meds plus much more in this month's Health E-News! |
| 03/01/10 | St. Charles County has begun a new Adult Immunization Program. Learn about it, and more, in this month’s edition of Health-E-News from the Department of Community Health and the Environment. |
| 2/02/10 | The groundhog says we have six more weeks of the winter season, but what about the flu season? In this month’s Health-E-News, find out what’s next with H1N1, see which St. Charles County eateries set the “gold” standard in food safety, and much more! |
| 12/01/09 | Happy Holidays from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment! In this month’s edition of Health-E-News, learn more about the H1N1 flu situation, find out where to recycle your Christmas tree, and help us say farewell to two longtime health department employees. |
| 11/02/09 | H1N1 flu shots have arrived in St. Charles County. Get the facts on the vaccine in this month’s edition of Health-E-News from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment. Also in this issue: how you can help the Pet Adoption Center with your donations, practicing proper food handling this Thanksgiving, and more! |
| 10/07/09 | H1N1 Flu Vaccine Released, From the Director, WIC Adds New Foods, Rabies Cases Spike in Missouri, Staying Healthy While Away at College, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Halloween Safety Tips |
| 9/1/09 | Students have headed back to school, and the flu came along for the ride. Learn more about the spread of H1N1 (swine) flu in this month’s edition of Health-E-News from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment. Also this month: information on emergency preparedness, volunteer opportunities at the health department, and a “Fight the Flu” poster for your home, work, or school |
| 8/1/09 | Preparing for Swine Flu’s Return, Help Keep Babies Healthy: Breastfeed, Health Tips for Traveling Abroad |
| 7/01/09 | H1N1 swine flu becomes first pandemic of 21st Century, From the Director, Insects “Bug” St. Charles County, New Tobacco Regulations Signed Into Law, Obesity a Growing Concern, Get Into the “Sunscreen Routine” |
| 6/01/09 | Swine Flu: Worst Yet to Come?, From the Director, Be a Man... Be Healthy, Learn Not to Burn, Eat Fresh, Time for Spring Cleaning!, Heads Up! Play It Safe, Heads Up! Play It Safe, Firewords Safety |
| 5/2009 | Swine flu has leapt onto the front pages in recent weeks. In this issue of Health-E-News from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment, you can learn about this new virus and what you can do to stop its spread. |
| 4/21/09 | With the recent increase in the federal tobacco tax, many smokers are now looking to kick the habit. To help, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is offering “Freedom From Smoking,” a seven-week class designed to help people quit and stay tobacco-free. You can learn about the program, various quit strategies, and more in this special edition of Health-E-News. The regular edition will arrive in e-mail on Tuesday, May 5. |
| 4/1/09 | Department receives award for collaboration efforts, From the Director, National Public Health Week is April 6-12, Flu Activity Update, Earth Day Extravaganza, Bunnies, Chicks, and Kids, New Threat: Pistachios Recalled, Pet Adoption Center Joins in Cottleville St. Patrick’s Celebration |
| 3/1/09 | Be Prepared with “Ready in 3”, From the Director, Concern About STDs Grows, Flu Season Right on Time in St. Charles County, Protect Your Pet Against Rabies, Live Like Your Life Depends On It, Live Well: Be Tobacco Free, Be on Alert for Diabetes, “Lights Out” on March 28 |
| 2/1/09 | Help Your Heart Stay Healthy, From the Director, Recycle Your Old TV, Peanut Butter and Public Health: Investigating an Outbreak, Peanut Butter and Public Health: Investigating an Outbreak, Vaccinate Your “Tween”, Clear the Air in the St. Louis Metro, Childhood Bullying in the Digital Age |
| 1/1/09 | Resolve to Reduce and Reuse, From the Director, Christmas Tree Recycling, Flu Activity Update, New Test Helps Detect Flu Virus, Kick the Habit in 2009, Tainted Weight Loss Pills Tagged as Health Risk |
| 12/1/08 | Holiday Toy Safety, From the Director, The Gold Standard in Food Safety, Flu Activity Update, Holiday Pet Adoption Event December 20, December 7-13 is Handwashing Awareness Week, Family History: Collect Information for Your Child’s Health |
| 11/1/08 | Children and Cold Medicine, From the Director, Renovations End at Department, Go Green - Recycle!, Get Moving!, Don’t Trash That TV!, Adopt a New Friend, Flu Season Arrives Early in Metro |
| 10/1/08 | County health inspectors check tanning salons, From the Director, Celebrate Child Health Day, Spike in Pertussis Cases Causes Concern, More Tainted Chinese Products, Halloween Safety Tips, New report reviews emergency preparedness efforts |
| 9/1/08 | Measles is on the rise again, News from the Director, September is National Preparedness Month, Your Pet's Health, Household Hazarddous Waste Collection, Info on CFL Bulbs |
| 08/01/08 | Make sure immunizations are on your back-to-school checklist, From the Director, Obesity Epidemic Grows Larger, Spotlight On: Chad Menard, Hold the Jalapeños!, Mental Health, Mothers Know Breastfeeding is a Winner,Flood Debris Cleanup Operation Continues |
| 07/07/08 | July is UV Safety Month, From the Director, Cool Summer Salad Recipes, Don’t Get Needled by Used Syringes |
| 07/04/08 | The Fourth of July is just a week away, and the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment wants to help you and your family celebrate safely. Attached is a special Independence Day edition of Health−E−News, with tips on outdoor food safety, avoiding fireworks−related injuries, and keeping your pet safe during the festivities. The regular edition of Health−E−News will appear in e−mail inboxes on Monday, July 7. All of us here at the health department wish you and your family a happy (and healthy!) Independence Day. |
| 06/01/08 | Summer Safety for You and Your Family, Child Safety Seat Program, Men's Health Week, Child Care Regulations, Clean Water, From the Director and more! |
| 05/01/08 | Earthquake Preparedness, Mosquito Prevention Tips, National Women's Health Week, Boating Safety, Earth Day news and From the Director! |
| 04/01/08 | Allergy Season, news From The Director, Snuff Out Smoking, National Public Health Week, ServSafe Classes Offered in Bosnian, Spotlight on DCHE Nurse Lana Hudanick |
| 3/01/08 | Flu Hits St. Charles County Hard, News From the Director, New Gazebo at the PAC, Assessing Tobacoo Use and Awareness |
| 2/04/08 | Learn about the ABCs of Food Permits, Whooping Cough, Flu in your area and much more! |
| 1/04/08 | New Year, New You! Also learn more about Christmas tree recycling, heating your home safely and much more in this first edition of 2008! |
| 12/07/07 | Happy Holidays! Learn how to make sure toys are safe, "winterizing" your pets and more in this month's edition! |
| 11/01/07 | This month, learn about the "superbug" MRSA, tips to keep your home safe and warm this winter, how to "snuff out" smoking, and much more! |
| 10/01/07 | This month in the latest edition of the Health-E-News: Plan for Pandemic Flu, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Celebrate a Drug–Free Lifestyle, Household Chemical Collection Ends Soon, Diseases in the News, and more! |
| 09/01/07 | This month in the latest edition of the Health-E-News: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed: National Preparedness Month is underway, Recycling upgrades information, Back to School Safety Checklist and much more! |
| 08/01/07 | The August edition of Health-E-News is here! This month, learn about the importance of childhood immunizations, how to give your baby the best start in life, preventing West Nile disease, and much more! |
| 07/01/07 | This month, learn more about traumatic brain injuries, safe Independence day celebrations, how to make a cool salad for a hot day, what you should know about XDR−TB, and how cleaner water equals a healthier you! |
| 06/01/07 | It's Summertime! This month, we have tips for bike safety, info for Dad with National Men's Health Week, check your home's safety during Home Safety Awareness Month, and lots of summertime fun and safety facts! |
| 05/01/07 | The May edition of Health-E-News is here! This month, we look at sniffles and sneezes during Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, help women get on the wellness track with National Women's Health Week, and putt-er around at the Pet Adoption Center Golf Tournament. |
| 04/01/07 | Learn how you can change the world at the St. Charles County Earth Day Extravaganza, avoid troubled waters through "Turn Around Don't Drown," eat smart at temporary events, and much more! |
| 03/01/07 | Like a lion, the March 2007 edition of Health E-News from the Department of Community Health and the Environment is roaring into your inbox! This month, you can learn about severe weather awareness, household hazardous waste disposal, healthy sleep habits, and more. |
| 02/02/07 | 3 Full Pages This Month! New guidelines for childhood vaccinations released, Body Art health information, Earthquake Awareness Week, Pet Adoption information, Community guides available, A new identity for Public Health, "Flu Bug" still active |
| 01/05/07 | 2 Full Pages This Month! January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, Ready-In-3, Information about Flu Shots, From the Director, How to Recycle your Holiday Tree, News from the Pet Adoption Center |
| 09/01/06 | 3 Full Pages This Month! September is National Cholesterol Education Month, Healthy Recipes for a Quick Breakfast, From the Director, Back to School Safety Checklist, Summer Clean up and Recycling, Bridging the Gap in Emergency Communications |
| 08/01/06 | 3 Full Pages This Month! Immunizations, From the Director, Lightning Safety, The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet, After the Storms - The Lessons of Being Prepared! |
| 07/01/06 | Healthy Snacks and Recipes, Microchip your Pet for $10, Exercise Tips, From The Director, Recycle Your Ink and Toner Cartridges, Learn About the New Child Passenger Restraint Law |
| 06/01/06 | Summer Water Safety, Katy Trail Challenge, From the Director, Men's Health Week, Summer Safety Tips |
| 05/01/06 | May is National Bike Month, Sun Safety, Missouri Recycling Association Statewide Conference, From the Director, New Programs in the Health Education Department, Earth Day Success, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever |
| 04/01/06 | "Turn Around. Don’t Drown. A rule you can live with, Catch Those ZZZZZzzzzz……, Food Safety Tips for Handling Eggs at Easter, News From The Director" |
| 03/01/06 | Help Prevent Animal Cruelty at Easter, Chemical Collection Season Begins, Statewide Tornado Drill, Test Your Knowledge About 7 Common Tornado Myths, News From The Director |
| 02/01/06 | Electronic Recycling Now Available in St. Charles County, Pet Adoption Center Has New Kennels, News From the Director, Severe Weather Season Information, February is Heart Month |
| 02/01/06 | Special Edition!Pandemic Influenza: What you need to know |
| 01/01/06 | Recycle those holiday gift packages and trees; Childhood Obesity - A Growing Trend; Heat Your Home Safely; Pet Adoption Opportunities; News from The Director |
| 12/01/05 | Katrina Relief From The Heartland, Emergency Preparedness, Holiday Recycling, Holiday Pet Adoption Extravaganza, Chemical Collection Success, Tips for Holiday Alcohol Consumption |
| 11/01/05 | Tips on staying healthy this flu season; free pet adoptions for seniors, clean out that medicine cabinet, from the Director, operation clean stream, and more! |
| 10/01/05 | Have a Safe Halloween, Pet Adoption Day, Disaster Safety Education, From The Director, Tire Roundup |
| 09/15/05 | Special Edition! September is Emergency Preparedness Month! Don't Be Afraid - Be Prepared! |
| 09/01/05 | Season Ends for Hazardous Waste Collection, A Message from the Director…, FREE Tire Roundup, Encourage Healthy Snacking, Changes to MC+ May Affect YOU! |
| 08/01/05 | School Vaccinations, Prevent Obesity, 2nd Annual Golf Tournament for the Pet Adoption Center, How to Reduce Mosquitoe Exposure, How to Beat the Summer Heat, Start a School Recycling Program, Recall Notices Available, Air Quality and Your Health |
| 07/01/05 | Are Your Vaccinations Up To Date, Help Protect Our Water Resources, Bioterrorism Update, Vital Records Vital Info, Readers Contribute |
| 06/01/05 | Improvements at the Pet Adoption Center, Students Participate in the Earth Force Program, "Shelter-In-Place" Information, How To "Fight BAC" and Keep Your Food Safe! |
| 05/01/05 | Steer Clear of Flooded Roads, Volunteer To Take Part in a Bioterrorism Exerecise, Pet Adoption Day is May 7, Baby Your Baby, National Women's Health Week is May 8 - 14, Comments Regarding Recycle Works |
| 04/01/05 | Popular Pet Reptiles Can Carry Disease, St. Charles County Emergency Management Sponsors Emergency Response Team Course, Pet Adoption Center Receives Grant, RecycleWorks Now Accepts Hazardous Household Chemicals |
| 03/28/05 | Special Edition! Learn about the St. Charles County capital improvement sales tax and its impact on the community |
| 03/01/05 | Community Living Inc. makes a donation to the Pet Adoption Center, Earth Day Exrtravaganza is planned for April 20, St. Charles County Emergency Managerment gears up for storm season, Smoke-Free Dining Guide Available Online |
| 02/01/05 | Earthquakes in Missouri, Vital Records Available to the Public, Free Household Chemical Collection, Find a Pet at the Pet Adoption Center |
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