Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Health Reform Hits Main Street
Video:
Confused about how the new health reform law really works? This short, animated movie -- featuring the "YouToons" -- explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.
http://healthreform.kff.org/the-animation.aspx
Video:
Confused about how the new health reform law really works? This short, animated movie -- featuring the "YouToons" -- explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.
http://healthreform.kff.org/the-animation.aspx
Below is a tool for your business to help support a flu free workplace. Sponsored by the St. Louis County Health Department.
http://www.nofluforyou.com/
http://www.nofluforyou.com/
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
We will begin offering sports physicals to High Schools Senoirs and younger who are Platte County Residents effective immediately regardless of insurance status through September 15, 2011. The appointments need to be scheduled through the Primary Care Clinic at 816.587.5998. Bring proof of Platte County residency. Please bring canned items for our local food pantry in exchange for the sports physical.
Monday, May 9, 2011
MAY IS BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH
The first two years of a child's life are the most critical for learning speech and language. Infants who do not pass the newborn hearing screening should undergo audiologic evaluation before three months of age. Data shows that 98% of newborns in Missouri were screened for hearing loss in 2009. However, 47% of infants who failed their hearing screening did not receive an evaluation. When hearing loss is detected late, language development is already delayed. Ask your clients if their infant passed the newborn hearing screening. Parents may contact their child’s birth hospital or pediatrician for screening results and to learn where the baby can be rescreened or evaluated by an audiologist. Parents may find a nearby audiologist by consulting the Audiological Service for Missouri Newborns guide at this address: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/genetics/newbornhearing/publications.php.
The first two years of a child's life are the most critical for learning speech and language. Infants who do not pass the newborn hearing screening should undergo audiologic evaluation before three months of age. Data shows that 98% of newborns in Missouri were screened for hearing loss in 2009. However, 47% of infants who failed their hearing screening did not receive an evaluation. When hearing loss is detected late, language development is already delayed. Ask your clients if their infant passed the newborn hearing screening. Parents may contact their child’s birth hospital or pediatrician for screening results and to learn where the baby can be rescreened or evaluated by an audiologist. Parents may find a nearby audiologist by consulting the Audiological Service for Missouri Newborns guide at this address: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/genetics/newbornhearing/publications.php.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
We would like to welcome Dr. Day to the PCHD family. Dr. Day comes to us from Clay Platte Family Medicine and Urgency Room. He is from Kansas City, married with three daughters and a son. Dr. Day attended the University of Kansas City, KCMO and attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences, KCMO. Welcome Dr. Day!!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA warns companies to stop making MRSA claims for over-the-counter products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued four warning letters to companies that manufacture and market over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, including hand sanitizers, that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA).
Labeling and marketing materials for the affected products also claim that they can prevent infection from other disease-causing agents. In addition, the labeling of some of the firms' hand sanitizing drug products make claims related to preventing infection from E.coli and/or H1N1 flu virus. The FDA does not have sufficient evidence demonstrating that these products are safe and effective for these purposes.
The FDA warning letters were sent to the following firms:
• Tec Laboratories for Staphaseptic First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Gel;
• JD Nelson and Associates for Safe4Hours Hand Sanitizing Lotion and Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant;
• Dr. G.H. Tichenor Antiseptic Co. for Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic Gel;
• Oh So Clean, Inc dba CleanWell Company for CleanWell All-Natural Foaming Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes, and CleanWell All-Natural Antibacterial Foaming Handsoap
The warning letters explain that the companies are marketing these products in violation of federal law.
"MRSA is a serious public health threat," said Deborah Autor, director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "The FDA cannot allow companies to mislead consumers by making unproven prevention claims."
The companies have 15 days to correct the violations cited in the warning letters. Failure to do so may result in legal action including seizure and injunction.
Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side-effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
• Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Consumers that have purchased these products should contact their physicians if they suspect a skin infection is either worsening or not improving.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
FDA warns companies to stop making MRSA claims for over-the-counter products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued four warning letters to companies that manufacture and market over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, including hand sanitizers, that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA).
Labeling and marketing materials for the affected products also claim that they can prevent infection from other disease-causing agents. In addition, the labeling of some of the firms' hand sanitizing drug products make claims related to preventing infection from E.coli and/or H1N1 flu virus. The FDA does not have sufficient evidence demonstrating that these products are safe and effective for these purposes.
The FDA warning letters were sent to the following firms:
• Tec Laboratories for Staphaseptic First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Gel;
• JD Nelson and Associates for Safe4Hours Hand Sanitizing Lotion and Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant;
• Dr. G.H. Tichenor Antiseptic Co. for Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic Gel;
• Oh So Clean, Inc dba CleanWell Company for CleanWell All-Natural Foaming Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes, and CleanWell All-Natural Antibacterial Foaming Handsoap
The warning letters explain that the companies are marketing these products in violation of federal law.
"MRSA is a serious public health threat," said Deborah Autor, director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "The FDA cannot allow companies to mislead consumers by making unproven prevention claims."
The companies have 15 days to correct the violations cited in the warning letters. Failure to do so may result in legal action including seizure and injunction.
Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side-effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
• Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Consumers that have purchased these products should contact their physicians if they suspect a skin infection is either worsening or not improving.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
NATIONAL NURSES WEEK 2011 – NURSES TRUSTED TO CARE
Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths, and passions because of the many opportunities the profession offers.
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Public health nurses work at the federal, state, and local level creating conditions that can positively affect the health of an entire community. Go to the American Nurses Association (ANA) website at http://www.nursingworld.org/ and click on National Nurses Week under Announcements for history.
Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths, and passions because of the many opportunities the profession offers.
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Public health nurses work at the federal, state, and local level creating conditions that can positively affect the health of an entire community. Go to the American Nurses Association (ANA) website at http://www.nursingworld.org/ and click on National Nurses Week under Announcements for history.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The state health department has adopted new guidelines for obtaining copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce records to help protect Missourians from identity theft.
Beginning March 1st, identification will be required when requesting vital records from the state health department in Jefferson City and local health departments throughout Missouri.
“These new guidelines are being implemented to offer a higher degree of protection for documents that contain personal information,” said Margaret Donnelly, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. “By requiring identification to obtain vital records, we can help prevent problems resulting from identity theft.”
To obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate at the state health department or a local health department, a person must present a document containing a photo, such as a driver’s license, passport, or school, work or military identification. If an applicant does not have a photo ID, at least two alternate forms of identification must be presented. The documents must include the applicant’s name and the name of the company or organization issuing the document.
Requests for vital records submitted by mail must be notarized by a notary public. An application form available on the state health department’s website or a written request containing the required information must be notarized before it is mailed to the health department. Payment for mailed requests must be made by personal check or money order. Online requests for records can be made through a link on the state health department’s website and are required to be paid with a credit card. This service is offered through a third-party provider, and additional fees apply.
The new identification requirements also apply to requests for copies of marriage and divorce statements from the state health department.
The fees for vital records will remain the same. The fee for a birth, marriage or divorce record is $15 per record. A death record is $13 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
The application for obtaining a copy of a vital record requires applicants to explain their relationship to the person named on the record. Obtaining a vital record illegally is a class D felony.
Birth and death certificates can be obtained at most local health departments in Missouri.
Copies of marriage licenses are available from the recorder of deeds in the county where the license was obtained. Copies of divorce decrees are available from the circuit clerk in the county where the decree was granted.
More information about obtaining vital records can be found at ww.dhss.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/index.php.
New Requirements Flyer-Final (2)
Birth Death Application Rev _2_
Beginning March 1st, identification will be required when requesting vital records from the state health department in Jefferson City and local health departments throughout Missouri.
“These new guidelines are being implemented to offer a higher degree of protection for documents that contain personal information,” said Margaret Donnelly, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. “By requiring identification to obtain vital records, we can help prevent problems resulting from identity theft.”
To obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate at the state health department or a local health department, a person must present a document containing a photo, such as a driver’s license, passport, or school, work or military identification. If an applicant does not have a photo ID, at least two alternate forms of identification must be presented. The documents must include the applicant’s name and the name of the company or organization issuing the document.
Requests for vital records submitted by mail must be notarized by a notary public. An application form available on the state health department’s website or a written request containing the required information must be notarized before it is mailed to the health department. Payment for mailed requests must be made by personal check or money order. Online requests for records can be made through a link on the state health department’s website and are required to be paid with a credit card. This service is offered through a third-party provider, and additional fees apply.
The new identification requirements also apply to requests for copies of marriage and divorce statements from the state health department.
The fees for vital records will remain the same. The fee for a birth, marriage or divorce record is $15 per record. A death record is $13 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
The application for obtaining a copy of a vital record requires applicants to explain their relationship to the person named on the record. Obtaining a vital record illegally is a class D felony.
Birth and death certificates can be obtained at most local health departments in Missouri.
Copies of marriage licenses are available from the recorder of deeds in the county where the license was obtained. Copies of divorce decrees are available from the circuit clerk in the county where the decree was granted.
More information about obtaining vital records can be found at ww.dhss.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/index.php.
New Requirements Flyer-Final (2)
Birth Death Application Rev _2_
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Last week, by a vote of 235 to 189, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution which drastically cuts federal funding levels for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011 for critical public health programs, including those at CDC and HRSA, as well as food safety and environmental protection. Click here http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll147.xml to see how your Representative voted. The House-passed measure would also block funding for implementing the Affordable Care Act and for the Environmental Protection Agency to protect the public's health from dangerous air pollutants.
The House-passed bill could come up in the Senate for consideration as early as the week of February 28. Your Senators need to hear from you TODAY. Please take the time to send a message urging your Senators to reject the House-passed Continuing Resolution and to adequately fund public health agencies and programs! https://secure3.convio.net/apha/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=597&JServSessionIdr004=fh3t62onu2.app305a
The House-passed bill could come up in the Senate for consideration as early as the week of February 28. Your Senators need to hear from you TODAY. Please take the time to send a message urging your Senators to reject the House-passed Continuing Resolution and to adequately fund public health agencies and programs! https://secure3.convio.net/apha/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=597&JServSessionIdr004=fh3t62onu2.app305a
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