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Prevent Mosquito-Borne Illness With These Safety Tips
Imagine you're sitting on a lakefront property at dusk with a cozy bonfire roaring in front of you and a rustic cabin nestled behind you. You have nothing on your mind except rest, relaxation and rejuvenation and then... buzzzzz! You are surrounde...
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Thanksgiving Food Safety: How to Prepare and Store Your Turkey
There is nothing better than gathering around the dining room table with your whole family to enjoy a delicious turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. It is a time-honored American tradition that the entire Nation looks forward to participating in every y...
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The Flu and Seniors
Flu season is fast approaching. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define flu season as occurring (generally) between October and May with peak activity between December and February. The flu and seniors is an important thing to ...
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Seniors Getting Scammed: Help Stop the Threat
In your community, are seniors getting scammed? Many seniors grew up in an era when there was more trust between people, so they may be less suspicious of scammers. They are often more inclined to believe that what they see online is true, or that...
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See the Signs on Social Media & Help Prevent Suicide by Veterans
An average of 20 Veterans die by suicide each day. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urges communities to come together and take action to prevent suicide by Veterans. Suicide Risk Among Veterans VA is working to reduce suicide rates among...
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Teen Sexting: What Parents Should Know
Nowadays, adolescents have a tendency to be stuck to their mobile devices. They're watching videos, posting photos, sending DMs, playing games, tweeting, Snapchatting — and some may be sexting. While teens might think it's a harmless and fun way o...
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Don't Be a Distracted Parent
You’re the loving parent of two young children and your day is full of demands, from making dinner and cleaning up, to folding laundry and replying to that urgent text from your best friend… Are you a distracted parent? Multitasking and Distracte...
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This Labor Day Weekend, Have Fun but Think Safety First
Labor Day weekend should be the last blast of summer fun for families, not a time for injuries or worse. Make sure the members of your community are safety-conscious when they’re enjoying swimming and cookouts, as well as driving to and from their...
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How to Spot the Warning Signs of Cyberbullying
Texting, apps, social media and online games are a big part of life for many kids and teens. While connecting online is cool, it also has serious risks. One of these is cyberbullying. What Is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is the use of technology...
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Educate Your Military Community on Social Media Safety
A military family turns to its Family Assistance Program (FAP) in times of need. From new parent support to child abuse assistance and counseling, there's an endless amount of situations where a FAP can step in with resources and reinforcements. A...
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