Looking Back . . .

December 1, 2003 - An ordinance passed gives City Manager Tom Finnie sole discretion to rule a structure as unfit and order it vacated until the threat is neutralized. Health officials contend serious threats like methamphetamine labs, chemical spills and bioterrorism must be dealt with in a timely fashion.

Current Issues . . .

Shopping for the perfect holiday gift? If you are giving toys to children, be sure they are toys that will bring joy, not harm. Learn what to watch for when choosing safe toys.
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KidsHealth

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Cold weather brings risks from ice, snow, hypothermia and heart attack. Learn how to protect yourself with winter safety tips.
Avoiding Slips and Falls

Preventing Hypothermia

Winter Heart Attack Alert

On the 90th Anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a special commemorative piece that chronicles family stories that show an incredible spirit of survival along with the tragedy of unexpected death.
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Weekly Feature . . .

When money is tight, and temperatures are dropping, how can you keep your home warm? Follow these tips to help keep your home warm this winter while safely stretching your dollar.
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In the News . . .

Here is yet one more benefit for breastfed infants! Nursing may help babies increase lung capacity.  11/17/08
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With the school year well under way, and Thanksgiving on the horizon, many fall athletes are winding down their seasons while winter athletes prepare to gear up for theirs. But as student athletes take the field, some parents worry about potential injuries to their children. Here are 11 injury-prone high school sports and how to prevent and treat the injuries from high school sports.  11/17/08
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The percentage of Americans who smoke cigarettes has fallen below 20 percent for the first time since at least the mid-1960s, according to a new report.  11/17/08
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