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Douglas County Parks – A Place to Bury Deceased Pets?
Last summer a friend of mine, a city dweller mind you, asked me my opinion on how to properly dispose of a small family rabbit that passed away. In the owners view, a garbage bag to the trash can seemed inappropriate. This friend rents an … Continue reading
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Welcome to National Public Health Week
The American Public Health Association sets aside this week each year to remind Americans about the importance of public health in their lives. In conjunction with this observance, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed April 2-8 Public Health Recognition Week in … Continue reading
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Top Five Things to Do Today to Improve Your Health
Getting healthy doesn’t need to be rocket science and it also doesn’t need to cost you money, infact it can save you money. Follow these general guidelines for better health today. Move Your Body – Moving your body can be … Continue reading
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Has Your Odometer Passed 200,000 Miles?
In my recent search for a new, yet used vehicle I began to think seriously about mileage. During the shopping process I ran into old vehicles with relatively little mileage. I also came across new vehicles with very high mileage. … Continue reading
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Half Ton Mom, Dad and Teen.
If you’ve watched any sort of television over the past years you’ve no doubt seen programming focusing on weight issues. Program titles include “One Big Happy Family”, “Say Yes to the Dress: Losing Weight”, “My 600 lb. Life”, “I Used to Be Fat”, “Fat March” … Continue reading
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Public Health Offices Prepare for Zombie Apocolypse, You’re Next
Douglas County Public Health staff, along with other public health agencies in west central Minnesota, will participate in a training designed to prepare them and their family members for emergency situations, including a zombie apocalypse. This training, spurred by warnings from the … Continue reading
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Join the Boob-olution!
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2011) check out this video of celebs talking about their experiences breastfeeding their children. Here are just some of the many benefits to moms and babies as listed by the Minnesota Department of Health: Baby Breastmilk is … Continue reading
Birthday cake shield invented to help prevent spread of germs.
It’s almost a right of passage.  As a young birthday boy or girl you get a huge birthday cake placed in front of you with white hot flaming candles. After that last “happy birthday to youâ€, you summon up all the air your lungs will … Continue reading
Bicycle Racks Litter Alexandria Landscape – Can you identify these 5 bike racks?
Spring is almost here and I can hardly wait. If you’re like me, spring time means one big thing. BICYCLE SEASON! Before you dust off your bike this spring, why not take the time to get familiar with the location … Continue reading
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The Heartbreaking Sounds of a Child with Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is back in the public eye.  High rates of pertussis in Minnesota this winter have prompted a news release from the Minnesota Department of Health urging physicians and patients to make wider use of the … Continue reading
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