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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
The term adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refers to a broad range of stressful events, including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. ACEs can lead to inhibited child development, poor mental and physical health, engagement in risky behaviors, and over use of healthcare expenditures.
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Algae Blooms
Harmful algal blooms result from excessive growths of certain type of bacteria. They can produce toxins that can make people and animals sick.
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Bed Bugs
We provide information and education on how to spot a bed bug infestation early and steps you can take yourself to control an infestation.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Many household items produce this poison gas.
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Community Economic Development & Health
Designing buildings, neighborhoods, and communities in a way that protects people's health is possible when the right people work together.
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COVID-19
Recently, a new coronavirus - new coronavirus - COVID-19, was detected in China that has not been previously found in humans. This coronavirus can lead to fever, cough and shortness of breath. The 2019 novel coronavirus is a new virus and shouldn’t be confused with other coronaviruses that have been around for many years causing upper respiratory symptoms, like the common cold. If a routine test ordered by your health care provider and done at a local hospital or lab, is positive for coronavirus, that means that you have one of the common coronaviruses. If you are unsure which kind of virus you are being tested for or what the result means, be sure to ask your health care provider.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEv)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare disease that is caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes. In the United States, approximately 5-10 EEE cases are reported annually.
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Flood Response & Recovery
Stay aware of your local conditions and emergency information in your community by listening to your local radio and TV stations. If flooding occurs, protect your family from contaminated water, food, and air in an affected area after flooding.