Tick Season Arrives With Warmer Weather; DHHS Offers Tips to Prevent Illness
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Tick Season Arrives With Warmer Weather; DHHS Offers Tips to Prevent Illness

As spring and summer mark peak tick activity in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services urges all residents to remain vigilant and take simple steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets from diseases spread by ticks such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as the red meat allergy.

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Holiday Safety Tips Shared by Good Samaritan to Help Avoid ER Visits
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Holiday Safety Tips Shared by Good Samaritan to Help Avoid ER Visits

While the spirit of Christmas fills the air with joy and celebration, it also quietly ushers in a less festive reality: a multitude of overlooked safety risks. Each year, thousands of preventable injuries disrupt holiday cheer, stemming from the very things that make the season bright – from festive decor and candles to increased holiday travel and new toys. In fact, this time of year is surprisingly hazardous, with holiday decorations alone sending an estimated 18,000 Americans to the emergency room annually.

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How to Eat Healthier This Thanksgiving
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How to Eat Healthier This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving often means a feast of celebration and gratitude, but it can also bring worry about overindulging and disrupting healthy routines. CHI Health is offering practical tips and easy, low-calorie substitutions to help you enjoy a healthier holiday meal and a guilt-free turkey dinner.

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North Dakota HHS Offers Guidance and Resources for Healthy Back-to-School Routines
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North Dakota HHS Offers Guidance and Resources for Healthy Back-to-School Routines

As students prepare to head back to school, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages families to support children’s well-being by focusing on healthy routines, preventive care and emotional readiness. Establishing healthy habits as summer winds down – focusing on sleep patterns, screen use, physical activity, mental health and overall wellness – can help children return to school prepared, healthy, confident and ready to learn.  

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MercyOne Experts Share Tips To Help Protect Your Skin On RAGBRAI
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MercyOne Experts Share Tips To Help Protect Your Skin On RAGBRAI

Getting sunburned as an adult significantly increases your risk of developing melanoma. If you’re planning on spending time outside this summer, whether with some summer fun like RAGBRAI or at work, it’s important to practice sun safety and protect your largest organ, your skin.

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