Crisis Situations
Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
How to determine if you have the flu or COVID-19.
COVID-19 Tests
COVID-19 remains important in caring for yourself and protecting others.
Handwashing and COVID-19
Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illnesses including COVID-19. Use soap and water or…
First Aid and Injury Prevention
How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment
Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home,…
How to Treat Common Household Injuries
Cuts, scrapes, and even burns are common household injuries. Most of the time, these injuries are minor and can be…
What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…
Healthy Living
Getting Help to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is difficult, to say the least, but it’s worth making a priority in your life. Don’t go it…
Food Habits Survey
Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Typically, the excitement of New Year’s resolutions lasts until sometime around the mid February. Make this the year that you…
Occupational Health
Health Care Workers: Avoiding Infections at Work
Healthcare workers have a high risk of being exposed to infections through blood, coughs or sneezes, and direct contact with…
How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems
An overview of job-related skin conditions, their causes and symptoms, and what can be done to avoid and treat…
Occupational Exposure to HIV: Advice for Health Care Workers
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is an infection that attacks your body’s immune system and can lead to…
Pets and Animals
What Should I do if I Get a Spider Bite?
Spiders are found everywhere. But each kind of spider is unique. Some tend to live outdoors. Some are common inside…
Avoiding Snakebites
If you enjoy being outdoors, you should recognize when snakes are active and learn how to best limit your exposure…
Cat and Dog Bites
Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can…
Travel
International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy
Travelling overseas can be fun, but there are precautions and plans you should make to ensure that you stay healthy…
Air Travel Health Tips
One key to air travel is to prepare ahead of time. Follow these tips to make your air travel healthier…
Texting and Driving
Texting while driving is illegal and can be deadly for you, your passengers, and others on the road.
