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Home Safety Keeping your home safe takes planning. Get checklists of what to do for all areas of your home. The number one cause of unintended deaths in the home is poisoning. This is from drugs, solids and liquid substances, gases and vapors, etc. The 2nd leading cause of unintended deaths in the home or […]
Mental Health Care The following questions can help you determine whether or not a mental health counselor fits your needs. * Do they accept your health insurance? * How much will you have to pay? * Do they have the education, credentials, and recent training to treat you? * Is the therapist licensed? * How
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Home Safety Knowing how to react fast in a house fire can save your life and the lives of those you love. Here are some guidelines to follow. * Keep the phone number of your local fire department clearly posted near all telephones in the house. (Try to memorize the number, in case you have
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Personal Safety Driving under the influence of alcohol is a common cause of auto accidents. If you can spot a drunken driver and stay out of his or her way, you may be able to avoid an accident. Watch out for drivers who: * Drive too fast or too slow. * Make jerky starts or
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Financial Health But, it doesn’t, so build a budget! Use a plan to manage your money and stay out of debt. * Identify your life goals and financial priorities. * List all sources of income. * Keep a log of everything you spend. * Use a software program or a free app, such as one
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Mental Health Care Your emotional and mental well-being is essential for overall health and happiness. How you feel and think affects how you live your life every day – in your personal and work life. Take steps to take care of your emotional health. Answering the following questions may help you reflect on how you
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Pediatric Care Starting as infants, one-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential to help provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Keep a record of vaccines your child gets. This includes the type of vaccine, the date, and place it was given. List any reactions your child had to the vaccines, too. Each
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Child Safety Infants depend on their families to keep them safe. While all babies are unique, there are some safety issues that apply to all infants. Never leave a baby or young child alone near any water, such as a bathtub, a toilet, a bucket with water, etc., not even to answer a telephone or
Social Health * Attend a support group with others who share the same health problem you have. * Volunteer in a soup kitchen or food bank. * Take care of your friend’s or family member’s children and let them return the favor. * Call, text, email, or visit a friend today. Let your friend know
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Mental Health Care There will probably come a time when someone you know could benefit from professional counseling. They may, however, deny that a problem exists and won’t do anything about it. You can aid a friend or loved one by discussing those aspects of their behavior that are of concern. You should also discuss
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