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The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. at the County Administration Building in Conference Room C, located at 501 Low Gap Road, in Ukiah.
This meeting will address a current issue at hand; the possibility of adoption of Laura’s Law in Mendocino County.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting to ask questions and give testimony during the public comment segment.
Meeting agendas are published at www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hhsa/mh_board.htm.
Each of the five county districts has three seats on the Mental Health Board.
Currently there are open seats in three of the five districts for which the MHB is seeking interested applicants.
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“Research points to the significant health benefits of regular exercise for older adults,” says Vera Crabtree, fitness trainer and nutritional coach at the SLH Wellness Center. “In addition to helping our members stay physically healthy, SilverSneakers also offers a great way for them to socialize, meet new friends and have fun.”
SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading older adult exercise program and is available – at little or no additional cost – through many Medicare health plans, Medicare Supplement carriers and group retiree plans.
If your insurance offers the SilverSneakers membership program, then you are welcome to utilize that membership at the SLH Wellness Center at no additional cost.
Your SilverSneakers membership will give you access to the fitness equipment, treadmills and free weights at the SLH Wellness Center as well as fitness classes designed for the older adult such as Arthritis Foundation Exercise class, balance, Tai Chi and gentle yoga. A designated staff member will help you along the way.
To find out if you are eligible for SilverSneakers, please contact your health plan provider.
To learn more about the SLH Wellness Center, call 707-262-5171 or visit www.sutterlakeside.org/wellness.
For more information regarding the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 888-423-4632.
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The recall was initiated after a package of fresh spinach tested positive for salmonella in the state of Washington. CDPH is not aware of any illnesses linked to this positive test result.
Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection.
The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment. However, in some people, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.
The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
The affected spinach and salad products were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Puerto Rico.
For a list of Taylor Farms Retail Inc. recalled products see below.
Consumers may contact Taylor Farms Retail Inc. at 1-877-323-7374 for further information.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected salad product should discard them.
If unsure whether the salad products purchased are affected by this recall, consumers should check with their place of purchase.
People who develop symptoms of infection after consuming salad products should seek immediate medical attention.
Consumers that observe the product being offered for sale are encouraged to report the activity to the CDPH toll free complaint line at (800) 495-3232.
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“Thousands of serious illnesses and deaths can be prevented this flu season if Californians get immunized with a seasonal flu vaccine, our best defense against the flu,” said Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
CDPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are again recommending flu vaccine this year for everyone six months of age and older.
It is especially important that certain groups be vaccinated, like those who live with or care for others who are at a greater risk of developing complications.
Those groups include pregnant women; children younger than age 5; adults 50 years and older; people of any age with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease or diabetes; people who live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities; and people who live with or care for those at high-risk for complications from the flu, including health care and day care workers.
Influenza is a viral respiratory infection that can leave its victims incapacitated for several days with fever, muscle aches, sore throat and cough.
Each year an average of 24,000 people die from influenza and its complications in the United States.
Californians can obtain their flu shot from their health care providers or workplace wellness center:
To find a flu clinic near you, visit www.FluClinicLocator.org.
For information about low- and no-cost flu vaccines, contact the Lake County Public Health Department, 707-263-1090 or http://health.co.lake.ca.us/.
For more information about the flu, visit the CDPH Immunization Branch website at www.GetImmunizedCA.org.
To help stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, Californians should also:
Stay home when sick.
Cover their coughs or sneezes with an elbow or a tissue, and then properly dispose of used tissues.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, avoiding contact with eyes, nose and mouth.
Stay healthy. Everyone benefits from eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, not smoking, and getting adequate rest and exercise.
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