Saturday, April 21, 2012
Proof must be provided to the school nurse
PVSD's Jessica Lester provided the following information: The Perkiomen Valley School District and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are reminding parents and caregivers of the upcoming May 1, 2012, deadline to ensure that school-aged children have had all required immunizations. When the 2011-12 school year began, families were given an eight-month provisional period to bring students up-to-date, and that period is now coming to a close. New immunization regulations took effect last August and require children in all grades to receive the immunizations listed: (1 dose on or after the fourth birthday) (1 dose on or after the fourth birthday) *Usually given as DTP or DTaP or DT or Td **Usually given as MMR Children attending seventh …
Monday, April 2, 2012
The county's health department is observing Public Health Week and wants you to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
This time of year, you’re probably thinking about fertilizing your lawn and weeding and mulching your flowerbeds for a healthy yard. But what about a healthy you? In honor of protecting and improving health, the Montgomery County Health Department is celebrating the annual Public Health Week, “A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement,” April 2-8. Communities and health departments have celebrated National Public Health Week every April since 1995 to encourage people to take preventive measures to improve their health and their lives. The MCHD urges you to take these four simple steps towards a healthier lifestyle: Need a little help or motivation to follow these directives? Check out local farmer’s markets and produce stands, …
Monday, March 19, 2012
Offered for school-age children who need to comply with requirements
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Monday, March 19, 2012
The deadline for required school immunizations is approaching and will occur on or about April 30 for most schools. Parents must provide the school with an updated immunization record prior to the deadline or their child may not be permitted to attend school. Parents should review their children’s vaccine status and if the child is up to date contact the school nurse with this information. If the child is not up to date, parents should contact their healthcare provider to receive the vaccine. To help parents and caregivers who do not have a family physician or health insurance meet the requirements, the Montgomery County Health Department is holding four evening immunization clinics for school-age children. Immunizations are free of charge…
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
One of three sessions is being hosted by Lower Frederick today
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Lower Frederick Police Department's Chief Paul Maxey submitted the following information: The Lower Frederick Township Police Department is hosting a traffic safety educational program training on Wednesday, Jan. 25, coordinated by the Montgomery County Health Department and Buckle Up Pennsylvania. This free training for police officers is funded through a traffic safety initiative from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Local police departments attending the training include, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Franconia, Norristown, Pottstown, Royersford, Upper Perkiomen District and the Pennsylvania State Police. A total of three regional trainings have been arranged with Plymouth Police Department and Upper Gwynedd Police Department…
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Cold temperatures pose a threat to vulnerable populations; the declaration will be in effect through Friday.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Montgomery County Office of Communications released the following information: The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department, are extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service. The Code Blue will remain in effect for the 24 hour period which begins at noon today until noon Saturday. Previous story: The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service. The Code Blue will be for the 48-hour period which begins at noon today, Jan…
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Infected individual has visited three places during infectious period.
A Montgomery County resident who recently traveled to Nigeria may have exposed other residents to measles, county health officials announced this afternoon. Nigeria is in the midst of an ongoing measles outbreak. The infected individual is known to have visited three places during the infectious period. The Montgomery County Health Department identified the particular locations and times when it is believed that other people may have been exposed to the infected individual. They are: July 24, 12:30 to 3:30pm Victory Christian Fellowship, 2650 Audubon Road, Lower Providence July 26, 10:00pm to July 27, 5:00am Mercy Suburban Hospital Emergency Department, DeKalb Pike, East Norriton July 27, 3:50 to 6:10pm Whitemarsh Medical Services, 1107 …
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The warning is in effect through this weekend.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Health Department: A Code Red hot weather health warning will be in effect from today until July 24, according to the Montgomery County Health Department. A Code Red is issued "in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or greater," states a press release. Young children, the elderly, and those with chronic medical conditions or on certain medications are especially vulnerable to the excessive heat. Friends, relatives and neighbors are encouraged to check on those who are considered "at risk" during the Code Red. Tips to "beat the heat" include wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothes, completing outdoor work during the …
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Heat warning in effect as temperatures climb again today.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Health Department: A Code Red hot weather health warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, according to the Montgomery County Health Department. A Code Red is issued "in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or greater," states a press release. Young children, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions or on certain medications are especially vulnerable to the excessive heat. Friends, relatives and neighbors are encouraged to check on those who are considered "at risk" during the Code Red. Tips to "beat the heat" include wearing light-colored, loose fitting clothes, completing outdoor work during the …
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