Champaign, IL – On Thursday, May 15, 2008, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be offering a FREE Women's Wellness Workshop from 5:45pm – 8:00pm at 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. This workshop will feature a variety of professional speakers, instructors and vendors from all facets of women's health. Participating women will be eligible for FREE exercise classes, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, door prizes and much more. The first 100 women attending will receive a free gift compliment of CUPHD. Women are encouraged to register by calling 217-531-2914. Registration forms will also be available at the door.
Click the image above to download a form that you can fill out to attend a workshop.
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
CUPHD's Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening for uninsured women from Champaign, McLean, and Vermilion Counties, ages 35 - 64 years. Women wishing to enroll for these free services may come to an enrollment event or call 373-9281, or toll-free (877) 811-0193. Please bring proof of age and income to the enrollment event.
Visist our IBCCP page for dates and times of enrollment events in honor of National Women's Health Month.
TICKS
Now that the weather is getting warmer you will probably be outdoors more and more. Spring and summer also bring ticks which can spread serious diseases such as Lyme disease as well as others.
There are some things you can do to help prevent tick bites and possible tick-borne diseases. This is especially important if you are a camper, hiker or work in areas ticks are common.
Use a repellent with DEET, 20% or more.
Permethrin, this is sprayed on clothing and footwear to keep ticks off. Permethrin should last through several washings. Do not wear until dry.
Wear light colored clothing so that you can see any ticks that may be on you.
Tuck the legs of your pants into your socks
Avoid tick infested areas. Walk where you can avoid brushing against plants, shrubs, etc.
Wear a hat if you are in the woods
Be sure to check yourself and children for ticks after being outdoors.
If you take your pet with you use appropriate precautions such as medicines or tick collars. Talk to your vet to find out what is best for your pet.
If you get bitten by a tick and would like to have it identified you can bring it to us at CUPHD. We do not treat for tick related diseases, you should talk to your physician about tick bites.
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Tuberculosis Information
Tuberculosis is an infection that is caused by a bacterium. It is spread from person to person through the air. Here at CUPHD we offer TB testing services. To learn more about our services visit our tuberculosis page.
Healthy Rods Media has information about TB, prevention, testing and treatment in many different languages and formats.CUPHD Eye On Health Newsletter
This quarters Eye
On Health newsletter has great information about Staphylococcus
aureus and smoking cessation as well as tips for those of you traveling
abroad. (PDF).
Health and safety officials are urging you prepare for the possible spread of bird flu or any other infectious disease. Make sure you have an emergency plan. And each time you go to the store, pick up a couple of extra items to add to your stockpile of food, water or other supplies. A two-week supply is recommended.
See this helpful brochure from the American Red Cross for advice on how to care for a friend or family member in your home -- should that person become ill with pandemic flu. Home Care For Pandemic Flu (PDF)
How can you and your family be prepared for a bird flu pandemic? Read this important guide (PDF) from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
