Monthly Archives: November 2010

I have survived my first Black Friday. It was a much anticipated morning. No, I wasn’t like that women in the commercials who had alarm clocks tied to her body, but I admit I did have a hard time falling … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, none of us want to travel on Thanksgiving Day. That day is reserved for sleeping in, last minute trips to the grocery store, and snoozing in front of the NFL match-up.  Thanksgiving Eve, we kick off the … Continue reading →

Douglas County Public Health has taken to the schools this fall and winter to offer seasonal flu vaccinations for students and staff at all K-12 schools in Douglas County.  The goal:  protect as many kids and school staff from this years flu bug as possible.  Staff in all departments at … Continue reading →

Now that I have your attention – let’s talk about something serious. Tobacco. A recent tagline by the American Cancer Society really struck a cord with me…’Help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays’. Tobacco use is one … Continue reading →

As a true Minnesotan I thought I’d gotten used to the idea of another insect, ie. mosquito, getting a meal off of me now and again.  That said, I was in no way prepared for the discussion that ensued at a public health staff meeting the … Continue reading →