By Brad Meyer on
10/19/2007 10:47 AM
An increasing number of people are becoming aware and being diagnosed with skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics (drugs that kill bacteria). These resistant strains of staph are known as “MRSA” (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). The Minnesota Department of Health and Nobles-Rock Community Health Services is working with healt ...
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By Brad Meyer on
10/19/2007 10:33 AM
Questions and Answers
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By Brad Meyer on
10/17/2007 12:17 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2007 – UCare’s community benefit program has awarded $15,000 to Nobles-Rock Community Health Services support health education outreach efforts directed at the two counties’ African and Hispanic communities at the beginning in January 2007.
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By Brad Meyer on
10/16/2007 9:52 AM
Cold medicines being withdrawn include:
Johnson & Johnson Pediacare Infant Drops and Tylenol Concentrated Infants Drops
Wyeth's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops
Novartis' Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips
Prestige Brands Holdings' Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough
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By Brad Meyer on
10/16/2007 9:45 AM
Doctors rely on accurate account of meds, but many get it wrong, study says.
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By Brad Meyer on
10/10/2007 7:15 AM
Salmonella cases traced to Banquet brand pot pies
Consumers urged to discard product
Posted 10/09/2007
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By Brad Meyer on
10/8/2007 2:14 PM
News Release
October 5, 2007
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By Brad Meyer on
10/8/2007 2:06 PM
In 1975, Minnesota became the first state to limit smoking in indoor workplaces, with the exception of bars.
Now, Minnesota has passed the Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007, a comprehensive smoke-free law covering indoor public places and workplaces, including bars and restaurants. The legislation was passed by a bipartisan majority of lawmakers and was signed by Governor Pawlenty on May 16, 2007. The law goes into effect on October 1, 2007.
Highlights of the Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007:
- No smoking is allowed in bars, restaurants, private clubs or other workplaces
- Smoking is permitted on outdoor patios, but can be regulated at the local level
- Smoking may occur in places of work and public places in the following locations or situations: hotel and motel sleeping rooms, tobacco products shops (for sampling purposes only), certain family farms, public transportation vehicles (when in ...
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By Brad Meyer on
10/3/2007 10:42 AM
A recent study suggests that obesity threatens to decrease life expectancy for future generations of Americans – unless meaningful interventions are made across the social, environmental and policy landscapes that have contributed to the surge in childhood obesity. Read More »
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