Posts With Keyword ‘Judi Van Hulzen’

Let’s Talk Knoxville – June 7, 2011 – Judi Van Hulzen (Marion County Public Health)

Posted: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, Aaron Gernes talks with Judi Van Hulzen from Marion County Public Health about how to stay safe and healthy while outdoors in the summer.

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Parents Encouraged to Make Sure Their Children are Up to Date on Their Shots

Posted: Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at 2:24 am

This week we celebrate National Infant Immunization week.

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Tick Prevention and Removal Tips From Public Health

Posted: Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at 6:26 am

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The spring season brings on many pleasant things as plants bloom, the weather warms and outdoor events begin.

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 6:24 am

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and Marion County Public Health is offering free mail-in screenings.

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Prevent Food Borne Illness This Holiday Season

Posted: Friday, December 24th, 2010 at 6:26 am

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Many times during holiday celebrations crowds of people can be found in kitchen grazing over food while chatting with their loved ones, but it’s important to take the necessary precautions to prevent food borne illness.

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Pertussis Clinics Available for Children in the County Next Month

Posted: Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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Though the Iowa pertussis outbreak has not yet affected Marion County this season it is important to take the necessary steps to prevent catching the disease.

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Public Health Offers Tips to Prevent Food Borne Illness

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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When preparing food for your loved ones this holiday season there are a few tips that are important to follow to prevent food borne illness.

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Exercising Can Help Prevent the Flu

Posted: Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 6:26 am

Recent studies show individuals who exercise are less likely to get the flu and if they do it will be a weaker case that doesn’t last as long as those who don’t exercise.

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Marion County Public Health Say Pertussis Hasn’t Hit the Area Yet

Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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The number of Pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in Iowa is up significantly this year, but luckily the disease has not made its way to Marion County, yet.

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Residents Encouraged to Get the Flu Vaccine

Posted: Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 at 6:24 am

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Approximately 1,000 Iowans are killed each year by seasonal influenza and complications of the illness and now is the time to make sure you and your family are protected against the disease.

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This Year’s Flu Vaccination Protects Against H1N1

Posted: Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 6:26 am

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This year’s flu shot will not only protect you from the seasonal flu, but it will also help prevent getting H1N1.

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