Keyword Details: Health Education
Programs that provide information that improves the public's understanding of living and working conditions and other factors that safeguard their health and prevent or reduce the risk of injury, disease, disability and premature death. Health education programs help people make informed decisions about matters which affect their personal health and the health of others. They inform the public of health and safety hazards, help people modify behaviors that compromise their health, encourage people to take advantage of early detection programs and provide information about treatment and rehabilitation options for people who have an illness, injury or disability. They also provide anticipatory information or guidance to help people deal with and understand specific medical procedures, being hospitalized or other necessary interfaces with the health care system.
Provides a range of services in times of crisis/disaster and planning and prevention.
Services:
- Disaster relief
- Armed Forces Emergency Communication (877)-272-7337
- Health and safety education courses
- Disaster planning and preparedness education
- Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. At...
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Online, Health resource center.
Healthfinder.gov is a prevention and wellness resource for consumers and their families — with evidence-based health information that is interactive and easy to use.
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NORD is a clearinghouse for information about rare disorders. Reports on over 1,100 rare disorders are available by mail or via the internet. Patients, families and professionals can call. Networking Program allows families and patients with same diagnosis to contact each other. Administers prog...
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Westosha Senior Community Center provides:
- Recreational activities such as gardening, pool table, cards,holiday and other special events
- On site educational classes for older adults such as smart phone and iPad/tablet training, Brain Health, Memory Screening, Healthy Living with Diabetes, Light...
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