The Cleveland Clinic will be hosting an Annual Family Health and Wellness Fair at Lorain County Community College on September 17th. This event will offer complimentary health screenings, local vendors, games and activities for children, healthy refreshments, raffles and a chance to talk one-on-one with Cleveland Clinic specialists. Health screenings and activities include: American Red...
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Anyone can catch the flu. It is hard to predict when people will begin to get sick and how long the illness will last. To best protect both you and your family this flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step...
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“Think outside of the box for ways to connect with one-another, and get your kids more active,” recommends Kenneth G. Pearce, Lorain County General Health Commissioner. Here’s a thought if you’re short on ideas—start a walking school bus this school year! A walking school bus is a group of children who walk to school with...
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The school year is just around the corner! Are your child's immunizations up-to-date? Making sure that children of all ages receive their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things parents can do to help their child learn well and live healthy. Kenneth G. Pearce, MPH, Health Commissioner of the Lorain County General Health District...
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One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle.Trying to install a car seat into a vehicle can be confusing and frustrating for parents. If these systems are not installed correctly, the result can be serious injury if a vehicle crash occurs. Lorain County Metro...
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According to Kenneth G. Pearce, Lorain County General Health District Health Commissioner, residents should continue to getting rid of places where water collects and sits to help reduce mosquitoes – because when water sits it makes a perfect place for mosquitoes to live and multiply. “Eliminate any standing water that collects on your property,” emphasizes...
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