On July 6th the WIC office will open the doors at its brand new facility in partnership with the Jordan Valley Community Health Center. A press conference and ribbon cutting was held July 2nd to mark this exciting new development in our community.   7/2/09
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Although weekend temperatures may be a bit cooler, spending more time outdoors with holiday festivities may increase the risk of developing heat-related illness. The health department urges people to drink plenty of cool water, wear sunscreen and seek shade as much as possible.   7/2/09
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Are you ready for a safe 4th of July holiday? Take a short quiz to see if you are familiar with fireworks safety recommendations.   6/23/09
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7. More than 60 people in 23 states have become sick. Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 include diarrhea (often bloody) and abdominal cramps for 2-8 days. Most people will recover within a week, but some may get a more severe illness.   6/22/09
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President Obama signs the the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, giving the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products, including marketing efforts.   6/22/09
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Digital technology allows teens and tweens to be connected to one another like never before. Recent data shows social media sites like Facebook and MySpace are now the preferred method of communication in all age groups. But while they may be digitally savvy, sometimes the maturity level of tweens and teens can open them up for trouble. Read more about how to talk to your kids about social media.    6/22/09
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Since its initial warning to consumers on May 1, 2009 regarding products related to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus offered on the Internet, the FDA has issued more than 50 warning letters to offending Web sites. Examples of unapproved, uncleared, or unauthorized products include shampoo, dietary supplements, tests and spray.   6/16/09
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Spring rains and summer heat encourage mosquito breeding. Learn how to mosquito-proof your home and yard, and reduce your family's risk of getting West Nile Virus.   6/4/09
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As schools let out for the summer, kids may need a little extra encouragement to stay safe.  6/4/09
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Summer means long days at the pool for many people in the Ozarks. Remember to follow basic health and safety guidelines.   6/4/09
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June 22, 1969 – City Council tableds an Air Pollution Ordinance, but sits through a lengthy discussion about eliminating backyard trash burning, which would cause households to have an additional trash receptacle and possibly a weekly pick up rather than a monthly trash pick up.

Protect your skin while enjoying the great outdoors this summer. Each year more than 1.2 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. Children are especially at risk, as they get three times more exposure to the sun than adults do. Just one blistering sunburn can double a child’s lifetime risk of developing skin cancer. Learn how to protect your family from the sun without missing out on the joys of summer.
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Environmental Compliance staff work to protect people and the environment by enforcing City ordinances that help to control weeds, pests, rodents and trash. In 2008, staff responded to 5,433 complaints. Of those 2,227 were regarding trash.

With just one choice or change, you can help the health department's environmental staff help people live longer, happier, healthier lives. Read the articles below to learn more about the "just one" changes you can make.

Investigating Complaints
Don't Trash Your Cash
Whack those Weeds Weekly
Buzz Off!
Good, Clean Fun