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Women's Health Fair - Coming from the Heart PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chris Drea   

If you knew doing just one simple thing would make you feel better and be more healthy... would you do it?

Meet Eliz Greene, Survivor and SpeakerEliz Greene , 2010 Women's Health Fair Keynote Speaker at this year's Women's Health Fair, May 15th at the Richland Hospital.

... not just the skinny chick telling you how to live your life ...Eliz walks-the-walk of the struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Eliz Greene was seven-months pregnant with twins when she suffered a massive heart attack. Her life changed -- not only did she survive a ten-minute cardiac arrest, the cesarean delivery of her daughters and open-heart surgery, all on the same day -- she gained new perspective and passion for life.

Determined not to lose her new-found passion and to regain her health, Eliz developed strategies to fit activity and healthy habits into her life. She lost the more than eighty pounds she gained while pregnant and has since become a recreational triathlete.

Her heart attack forced her to slow down and pay attention to what was important.

To engage life rather than just endure it!

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What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chris Drea   

Two of the most common questions that we get at the Richland Hospital regarding H1N1 Flu is:

Should I come to the doctor?

-And-

How long should I stay away from other people?" 

Get the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control by clicking this link.Stay home if you have flu symptoms. Visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1 for more information.

 

 
Choking / Suffocation Safety Tips PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chris Drea   

Choking is most common among children younger than 4 years of age, with the peak occurring in the first year. Round, firm food products (e.g., pieces of hot dog, candy, nuts, raw vegetable, grapes) are the most common airway-blocking agents in early childhood. Also choked on are small objects like round or pliable toys (e.g., small balls, uninflated balloons), pop tops, safety pins, and coins. Older children and adults usually choke on meat.

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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Prevention PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chris Drea   

Wisconsin Pandemic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are great resources for detailed information regarding H1N1 Flu. Click on either of the links above to reach their websites.

Good Habits to Help Prevent Influenza (Flu) (From Wisconsin Pandemic Website)

Flu may spread from person to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches things others use.  Here are some simple things you can do to help protect yourself and your family from the flu:

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Poison Prevention Safety tips PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chris Drea   
  • Keep all medicines out of reach of children by keeping all medicines in a locked box or on a high shelf. 
  • Use child-proof caps on all medicines in your home.
  • NEVER store medicines in a purse / diaper bag.
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