Health, Home & Family
OCALA, Fla.-Marion County is continuing to see an increase in cases of hepatitis A locally and wants to encourage residents to get vaccinated for the virus. To help, the Department of Health in Marion County is holding its second drive-through hepatitis A vaccination event on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Ocala office (1801 SE 32nd Ave.). Anyone who would like to receive the hepatitis A vaccine can come to the event to get the shot for free.
The hepatitis A vaccine is a two-series shot, with each dose given six months apart. The first shot provides 95 percent protection, but both shots are needed to provide long-term protection. This means individuals who obtained their first hepatitis A shot at the department’s April drive-through event should come to the Nov. 2 event to complete the shot series.
The department recommends that individuals who are either high-risk for contracting the virus or high-risk for serious complications from the virus get vaccinated. This includes (but isn’t limited to) individuals who: Continue reading
by G. Rumay Alexander , EdD, RN, FAAN, and Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN
(NAPSI)—As the world reacts with shock and horror at mass shootings in the U.S., it is important that we as nurses and nurse educators reaffirm our core values and dedicate ourselves to the essential role we play in creating and sustaining a culture of civility, wherever we work and interact with others.
As representatives of the National League for Nursing, we believe we speak for our members in calling for an end to name-calling and an emphasis on thoughtful dialogue and courageous conversation.
As well, we believe it is essential to address issues related to gun ownership in the United States. This past February, the National League for Nursing joined with 166 national, state, and local medical, public health, and research organizations in asking Congress to provide funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention. We emphasized that the use of firearms is a public health issue and must be addressed as such, noting that with rigorous research, it is possible to “accurately quantify and describe the facets of an issue and identify opportunities for reducing its related morbidity and mortality.” Continue reading
(NAPSI)—According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. A leading cause of cancer in men, more than 173,000 new diagnoses are expected in the U.S. this year. Fortunately, this disease can be treated successfully, especially if caught early.
What To Do
If you’re 50 or older or have a family history of prostate cancer, you should speak to your doctor about whether screening for the disease is right for you.
Understanding Prostate Cancer
“In the early stages, the most common symptoms of prostate cancer are no symptoms at all,” says Deepak A. Kapoor, M.D., founder of the non-profit, Integrated Medical Foundation, and President of Advanced Urology Centers of New York.
There are four stages of prostate cancer. Stage one is diagnosed very early and confined to the prostate. At this stage, the patient is unlikely to be experiencing any symptoms. He may not need treatment beyond regular follow-up blood tests, exams and possibly biopsies. The disease is very treatable. When diagnosed early, the five-year relative survival rate is almost 100 percent. Continue reading
Original Jambalaya
Use Zatarain’s Jambalaya Rice mix as the quick starter base then just add any combo of smoked sausage, chicken, ham, shrimp and vegetables. Feeding a crowd for tailgating or a football watching party? Double the batch, as hungry mouths always want more!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
2 ½ cups water
1 package (8 ounces) Zatarain’s® Original Jambalaya Mix
1 pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced*
- Mix water, Rice Mix and meat of your choice in large saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
Recently all Democratic presidential candidates attended a steak fry in Des Moines! On the other hand one might get burned at the steak if what is coming out is true!
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Someone ask me who was the best President so far???
Obama was good at paying other country for doing jobs (defense) that they did not do and then some burned our flag.
Trump held them accountable and did not pay those who did were not park of (defense) National Security.
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Obama did not donate any of his salary, his wife had a staff of 23!
Trump donated all of his salary and his wife has a staff of 4!
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I saw a cartoon, I think it was peanut… A little girl says “Do all fairy tales start with Once upon a time? The little boys answer was no, many of them begin with “If I am elected, promise ……” a great example of what has gone on in the pas ten years. Things have gotten better in the last several years.
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A joke off the internet. Now don’t get serious on me!
The guy said I was ask if I was happy having a racist president? He said no of course not we replaced him with Donald Trump!
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Trump is creating tremendous shortages…By closing the border there is a shortage in Meth, Heroin, MS-13 and new undocumented voters.
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Until next month!
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(NAPSI)—House-hunting can be a lot less stressful and complicated than many people realize.
That’s because a powerful, free phone app, Homesnap, makes researching and discovering your dream home a “snap.” No more grabbing flyers or scrambling to write down an address to share with your agent. Forget about struggling to figure out school districts and property boundaries, too.
Here’s how it works: When you see a house for sale, snap its photo. Details such as real estate taxes, sales price, interior photos, how long it’s been on the market, any price changes—even school district ratings instantly appear on your phone. Even if a home is off the market, you can use Homesnap to see what any home is worth! Want to share the picture with someone? Just tap a link within the app.
Homesnap has been named HGTV’s “most addictive real estate app” and REALTOR® Magazine’s “best mobile tool.” Real estate agents recommend it because their buyers love it. Across more than 600 cities in Illinois, nearly 70 percent of agents have Homesnap, according to Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED).
Learn More
Discover more details and get the free app for yourself at www.gethomesnap.app.
Class I Recall 091-2019
Health Risk: High Sep 10, 2019
Congressional and Public Affairs
Spencer Pretecrum
(202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2019 – Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, an Ankeny, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 6,233 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The RTE beef and chicken products were produced on Sept. 7-8, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)] Continue reading
(NAPSI)—One of the most common human parasitic infestations around, head lice affect an estimated 6-12 million Americans annually, most of them children.
If your kids are at risk, here’s something you should know: Catching lice early is vital to helping stop the spread of these itchy pests.
What To Do
- Since it can take 4 to 6 weeks for symptoms such as itching to show up, it’s a good idea to make weekly lice checks a habit at home to stop an infestation before it gets out of control.
- Don’t share items that touch the head. Teach children to keep their hats, helmets, brushes, headbands, scarves and other items to themselves.
- When possible, have children wear long hair pulled back.
- Catch it early. If you notice your child scratching his head, do a thorough check.
- Act quickly. If you are notified of an outbreak, immediately check your child’s hair, searching for nits close to the scalp or sores from scratching at the nape of the neck or behind the ears. Check all family members using a nit comb. Apply a 50/50 solution of conditioner and water to the hair to make combing easier. Work under bright light and watch for movement. Examine the comb after each stroke.
- Don’t worry and don’t blame the child. Even if your kid does bring home lice, it’s not the end of the world. There are affordable pesticide-free over-the-counter products that can help you treat the problem without having to spend a lot of time or money on going to a clinic.
By Blanca Taylor
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Marriage is a tradition that exists on every continent and in nearly every country. Having a partner not only means creating a family unit, it means sharing things like a home and other property. Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. When you’re planning for your retirement, here are a few things to remember:
Your spouse’s benefit amount could be up to 50 percent of your spouse’s full retirement age amount, if you are full retirement age when you take it. If you qualify for a benefit from your own work history and a spouse’s record, we always pay your own benefit first. You cannot receive spouse’s benefits unless your spouse is receiving his or her retirement benefits (except for divorced spouses). If you took your reduced retirement first while waiting for your spouse to reach retirement age, when you add spouse’s benefits later, your own retirement portion remains reduced, which causes the total retirement and spouses benefit together to total less than 50 percent of the worker’s amount. You can find out more about this at www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/quickcalc/spouse.html. Continue reading
