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Flu season hits Chippewa County
It's not easy to avoid exposure to the flu virus because it is spread from person to person the same way a cold is spread — through coughing, sneezing, or talking, which sends the virus into the air. To help prevent spread, cover your mouth when you cough and cover your nose when you sneeze, wash hands frequently and keep sick kids home. Teachers should wipe tables and other common-area surfaces with a disinfectant often. [more]
Children reported with flu
CHIPPEWA COUNTY — The Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) and the LMAS District Health Department has received reports of a number of children with illnesses that are consistent with influenza, and there is one report of a 2-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie who had a positive influenza virus screening test in late November. [more]
Native women's health book released
LAKE ANDES, S.D. — The Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center has released a new book, Indigenous Women's Health Book, Within the Sacred Circle, in a landmark effort to assist Native American women in developing self-advocacy skills to become active participants in managing their own health. [more]
Give the gift of safe food this holiday season
Special foods are a popular part of holiday celebrations. Quite often these foods are displayed buffet-style. While this makes it easy for party-goers to serve themselves, it may also draw uninvited guests — bacteria! Perishable foods left out for long periods of time are prone to bacterial growth. [more]
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