Observed each year on February 14th, National Organ Donor Day is a day to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives that can be saved.   In the United States, there are more than 120,000 people waiting for a life-saving organ donation. National Organ Donor Day focuses on five different types of donations:  Organs – Tissues […]

As you may have heard, or perhaps you’ve seen a recent TV commercial, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will soon be issuing every Medicare beneficiary a new Medicare Card, without Social Security Numbers, to prevent fraud, fight identity theft, and keep taxpayer dollars safe. It’s unfortunate that criminals are increasingly targeting people age […]

December is nearly behind us, which means that winter is here! With the changing weather this week and knowing that snow is likely soon, it is a good time for a reminder about winter safety for kids. Here are a few safety reminders from the American Academy of Pediatrics: -Dress older infants and younger children in one […]

New Year’s resolutions are common this time of year. Some are easily broken; others are sincerely made, but hard to keep. The decision to eliminate tobacco from your life is a commitment that takes self-control and support. Area Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Brandy Powers (Page County Public Health, Clarinda, Iowa, 712-850-1211) , reminds Iowa residents who have […]