Come by CHEC during the month of April to view the Poison Awareness Display. Information is provided on a variety of poisons such as inhalants, household poisons, poisonous snakes and plants. Also provided are handouts on keeping kids and pets safe from poisons. Stop by CHEC during April to familiarize yourself with how to prevent being poisoned and what to do if you are poisoned. And, remember, the number for the Virginia Poison Center is 1-800-222-1222.
Come by CHEC during the month of March to view the Kidney Health Awareness Display. A variety of kidney health handouts will be available on the display. Thursday, March 12 is World Kidney Day. In celebration of World Kidney Day CHEC will host a "Your Kidney Health" open house from 10:00 to 2:00. Stop by CHEC that day to find out ways to keep your kidneys healthy.
February is American Heart Month. Stop by CHEC to view the Heart Month display and learn about heart health and how to prevent heart problems. Handouts are free and CHEC staff can help you find additional information about specific problems.
For online resources view the American Heart Association's Website:
www.americanheart.org
Stop by CHEC to view this month's display on hand washing and MRSA. Learn how to properly wash hands to prevent the spread of germs. Handouts on hand washing and MRSA are provided. For information on MRSA visit:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mrsa.html
For information on hand washing and how to prevent the spread of germs visit:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/germsandhygiene.html
August Diabetes display by Cindy Quach, CHEC student volunteer and Dana Ladd, Community Health Education Center Librarian.
CHEC's monthly display features diabetes resources including books and handouts about diabetes I and II, eating right, foot care, eye care, coping, and prevention. Feel free to take home some of the diabetes handouts or ask for additional information at the reference desk.
Stop by CHEC today and view the diabetes display!
March is Kidney Health Month. Come visit CHEC's display of kidney resources.
Visit CHEC's February display to learn more about heart health and ways to prevent a heart attack. We have books, posters, and handouts about heart disease, heart attacks, stroke and prevention. Stop by and learn more and feel free to take some of our heart health handouts or request additional information.
January Display by Dana Ladd, CHEC Librarian and Cindy Quach, CHEC Student Volunteer
Visit CHEC's January display to learn more about eye health and healthy vision. Find out more about diabetic eye problems, cataracts, glaucoma, and vision health. Children can pick up an activity book on eye health and vision to take home with them. Feel free to take copies of the handouts or ask CHEC staff to make free copies for you!
December Display by Barbrara Jones, Community Health Education Center Intern
Visit CHEC's December display to learn more about aplastic anemia. The display contains books, handouts, and posters. Resources include support services, directories, financial resources, and disease information. Ask CHEC staff for a copy of any of the resources included on the display.