Board of Health offers Six PLEAs for healthy swimming Aug 2, 2008
Board of Health offers Six PLEAs for healthy swimming - Burlington, MA - Burlington Union ... Board of Health offers Six PLEAs for healthy swimming ... You can choose to swim healthy by following the Six PLEAs for Healthy Swimming. (Burlington Union, MA)
Make sure kids play it safe with summer fun Jun 24, 2008
For more information on healthy swimming, contact the Environmental Health Specialists for Lewis and Clark City-County Health Department at 443-2584 or visit. For sun safety check out. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
'Senseless' death a powerful reminder Jun 11, 2008
-- Practice healthy swimming behaviors. -- Refrain from swimming when you have diarrhea. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Take precautions when swimming Jun 11, 2008
Julie Goplin, epidemiologist with the state health department, said healthy swimming behaviors can greatly reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses from occurring and help stop germs from getting in the water. "Swimming in pools, lakes, and rivers are a popular summer pastime in North Dakota," Goplin said in a May news release. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Recreational Water Illnesses Rise Jun 5, 2008
There is extensive information posted online by the CDC that relates to healthy swimming sites and facts known about. The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a website that provides safety information on. (Suite101.com)
Week highlights preventing recreational water illness May 15, 2008
The goal of this year s recognition is to highlight the importance of healthy swimming behaviors in preventing recreational water illnesses (RWIs) ... Awareness and healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping transmission of RWIs ... Specific actions people can take to promote healthy swimming include. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Health Department warning Aug 30, 2007
Swimming is great exercise and a fun activity, but we urge people to follow healthy swimming behaviors and to be careful about ingesting any water while swimming. . (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
RPB restricts swimming in public waters Jul 20, 2007
Michael Beach, head of the Healthy Swimming Program for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said there were 23 cases of the disease in the United States between 1995 and 2004; six happened in Florida. Brad Lettsone, 50, said an ordinance is not needed. (The Palm Beach Post)
Police will watch over pools, mayor says Jun 23, 2007
We want all of our residents to enjoy healthy swimming and have a pleasurable family experience at our public parks. " Chief of Police William Gagliardi said the initiative is part of the city's community policing and will help the Parks and Recreation Department promote "good, clean family fun. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Few laps in the pool may make you sick Jun 5, 2007
Healthy swimming begins with the basics of knowing how to swim, swimming in appropriate places and using proper gear, if necessary. But don't overlook what may lurk in the water that could make you sick - recreational water illnesses. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A pool of fun, but swimmers beware! May 29, 2007
There are a few steps you can take to promote healthy swimming, including not swimming when you have diarrhea or if you have had it in the past two weeks. Do not swallow pool water or even hold it in your mouth, and both children and adults should shower before swimming. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Public must be aware of health risks at swimming pools Aug 22, 2006
The main five points encourage the public to look at the pool surroundings, ask the pool staff questions, be proactive and educate others, practice healthy swimming behaviors and remember safety. For more information about pool safety, go to www. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Two Cases of Cryptosporidium in Douglas County Aug 12, 2006
Follow the six PLEAs for Healthy Swimming. Don't swim when you have diarrhea. (FOX4 Kansas City, MO)
Healthy habits in pools stressed Jun 21, 2006
Tuesday, health department and pool officials gathered at Cottonwood Heights Community Recreation Center's busy outdoor pool, which sees as many as 2,000 swimmers a day, to talk about "healthy swimming behaviors" to prevent illness caused by pool contamination. Yes, pools are chlorinated, the experts say, and that greatly reduces the risk of waterborne illness. (Deseret News)
Health Dept. raising awareness of recreational water illnesses Jun 1, 2006
This outbreak underscores the need for emphazing good pool operation and spreading prevention tips for pool operators and pool patrons to ensure a healthy swimming experience ... In addition, high-risk groups such as the young, the elderly, the pregnant, and the immunosuppressed should also be advised about illness prevention and healthy swimming behaviors ... To make this summer a healthy swimming experience, the UG Public Health Department, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Firewatch: Summer season calls for safety precautions May 29, 2006
Have a safe and healthy swimming season. As always, I appreciate your comments, questions and criticisms. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
