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KDHE

  1. “@govsambrownback: #MemorialDay Message from Gov. Sam #Brownback: governor.ks.gov/frontpagenews/…#Remember #thankavet
  2. Public Health Advisory Continues for Portion of Arkansas River from Lincoln Street bridge in #Wichita #Kansas to the #Oklahoma state line.
  3. Public Health Advisory issued for Arkansas River from Lincoln St bridge in central Wichita to OK state line. Elevated levels of bacteria.
  4. “Don’t Fry Day” is Friday before Memorial Day! Protect yourself from damaging sun exposure. skincancerprevention.org
  5. Having fun when you swim this summer. Know how to prevent recreational water illnesses and injuries. cdc.gov/Features/RWIs/
  6. #Kansas Green Guide: tips on how to reduce the amount of paper you use in the office. kansasgreenteams.org/greenguide/how…
  7. What does it mean to have #BGA2012 Warnings and Advisories at #Kansas lakes? kdheks.gov/news/web_archi…
  8. And 5 lakes under Advisory status: Logan City Lake, Old Herington City L., Marion Reservoir, Marion Co. Lake, Winfield City Lake #BGA 2012
  9. Blue-Green Algae Update going into Memorial Day Weekend: Only 1 lake under Warning status: Memorial/Veterans Lake in Great Bend #BGA2012
  10. Prevent skin cancer & other sun-related health problems! Use sunscreen & wear protective clothing – remember to protect your eyes!
  11. Two-day Grants Workshop in Topeka June 11-12. Learn how to find grants & write grant proposals. Details: bit.ly/JG0WhM
  12. Check khie.org for what you need to know about the sharing of health records in #Kansas. Statewide #HIE goes live July 1.
  13. All vehicles, large and small, have a blind zone. Check out tips to make sure children are safe: 1.usa.gov/KddSzV twitter.com/KDHE/status/20…
  14. KHI to lead national public health project aimed at helping local agencies share services, improve efficiency khi.org/news/2012/may/…
  15. Downtown Topeka Health & Wellness Fair under way. See you on the South lawn of the Statehouse!
  16. Each day, more than 15 people are killed & more than 1,200 people are injured in crashes that were reported to involve a distracted driver.
  17. Small inflatable & plastic pools are filled with tap water. Disinfectant in tap water is not adequate to kill germs. 1.usa.gov/L3qOIE
  18. Check out the Center for Health Equity publication: Catalyst at bit.ly/JO7z46 May issue features disparities in Infant Mortality.
  19. Wed., May 23, 10-1 KDHE and Capital City Wellness will host a community-wide health & wellness fair in downtown Topeka. 1.usa.gov/Js2dzj