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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Provides Naloxone Overdose Training
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2015
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Provides Naloxone Overdose Training
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has been providing training and Naloxone (also known as Narcan) since 2008. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths from drug overdose have been rising steadily over the past two decades and have become the leading cause of injury death in the United States.
The CUPHD prevention staff train friends and family members of opiate users on the use of Naloxone and how to administer the medicine to stop an overdose. Participants will watch a short film and complete a questionnaire that reviews the steps covered in the film. There have been 47 reported opiate reversals (lives saved) since CUPHD began the program. The program is free and open to anyone 18 years and older who are at risk for opiate overdose. CUPHD works in conjunction with the Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA).
“CUPHD provides this training in response to both an increase in opiate use and the lack of substance abuse treatment. We feel that persons should not die of their addiction when effective prevention is available,” said Julie Pryde, Administrator.
CUPHD staff will be available to answer questions after tonight’s community meeting in Danville. The meeting will be held at the Palmer Arena and begins at 6:00 PM.
For more information about overdose, visit http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/overdose/facts.html. To schedule training, contact Alice Cronenberg at (217) 531-5366
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Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, March 14 at the Fluid Events Center in Champaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2017
Contact
Alicia Ekhoff, Dental Program Coordinator
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, March 14 at the Fluid Events Center in Champaign
The Illini District Dental Society, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, Parkland College Dental Hygiene and SmileHealthy Participate in “Give Kids a Smile”
Champaign, IL – The Illini District Dental Society will sponsor Give Kids a Smile®
(GKAS) Day on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fluid Events
Center located at 601 N. Country Fair Drive in Champaign. The event is part of the Children’s Dental Access Program through the American Dental Association® (ADA) that provides free oral healthcare services to children of low-income families.
On March 14, local dentists and hygienists are taking the opportunity to give back to the community by volunteering time and services for GKAS and providing free dental exams, cleanings and fluoride varnish treatments to any child between the ages of 1 and 17. The oral health fair will offer a wide range of services and activities for everyone including: dental hygiene education; free toothbrushes; face painting; and visits and pictures with Flossie from the Illinois State Dental Society, the Tooth Fairy, the Delta Dental Tooth Wizard and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Bear. The Twin City Derby Girls will also be on hand to talk about their sport and the importance of wearing mouth guards.
Appointments are not necessary; however, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. There are no income or residency requirements to receive services at the fair.
Will Sensenbrenner, DMD, local General Dentist and Secretary for the Illini District Dental Society, states "Give Kids a Smile is a way for dentists to join with others in the community to provide dental services to underserved children. Each year, we create a fun atmosphere for children and parents to gain a better understanding oral health. The need for affordable
dental care continues to grow. Maintaining good oral health and healthy eating habits are very important parts of a child’s overall development. This program will help families assess oral health needs and give them the tools to maintain a healthy smile and life."
The Illini District Dental Society partners with Parkland Dental Hygiene, SmileHealthy, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Children’s Dental Clinic to provide Give Kids a Smile® in Champaign.
For more information, please contact SmileHealthy at (217) 359-7404 or the ChampaignUrbana Public Health District Children’s Dental Clinic at (217) 531-4538 or at www.cuphd.org.
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Un caso confirmado de sarampión en Illinois
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PARA PUBLICACIÓN IMMEDIATA
27 de Enero de 2015
CONTACTO:
Melaney Arnold 217-836-6438 (IDPH)
Amy Poore-Terrell 708-906-1271 (CCDPH)
Un caso confirmado de sarampión en Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – El director del Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois confirmó hoy un caso de sarampión en Illinois. Un residente de los suburbios del condado de Cook se enfermó a mediados de enero y los resultados positivos de sarampión regresaron este fin de semana.
“Este caso en Illinois sirve para recordar la importancia de las vacunas,” dijo el direcor Shah. “Con solo 10 casos reportados en Illinois en los últimos cinco años, muchos padres de familia no han tenido la experiencia de la grave enfermedad causada por el sarampión. Las vacunas son imprescindibles para proteger no solo a cada niño, sino a la comunidad entera.”
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook (CCDPH por sus siglas en inglés), con la ayuda del Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH por sus siglas en inglés), está localizando e informando a todos los posibles contactos que podrían haber estado expuestos.
“El sarampión es un virus altamente contagioso que se puede contraer con tan solo estar presente en el mismo cuarto con una persona infectada”, dijo la doctora Rachel Rubin, Oficial Médico Superior de Salud Pública de CCDPH. “Para eliminar la posibilidad de propagación, es imperativo informar al público de cualquier posible exposición a los residentes”.
Las siguientes personas en Illinois pueden haber estado expuestas:
- Pacientes que estuvieron en la sala de emergencia del hospital Northwestern Community Hospital (800 West Central Road, Arlington Heights) el 14 de enero entre las 7 PM y 12:30 AM y el 17 de enero entre las 4 PM y 10:30 PM.
- Clientes presentes en el Supermercado Guzmán (1611 North Baldwin Road, Palatine) el 12 y 13 de enero entre las 5:30 PM y 8 PM.
- Pacientes y visitantes de Vista Clinic (1585 North Rand Road, Palatine) entre las 12:30 PM y las 4 PM, el 16 de enero.
Toda persona que pueda haber estado expuesta y que presenta síntomas de fiebre de 101 grados Fahrenheit o más, tos, secreción nasal y enrojecimiento de ojos, con o sin sarpullido, debe llamar al Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook at 847-818-4020 y a su propio médico. Estos individuos no deben ir al consultorio del médico ni a la sala de emergencia para evitar infección a otros.
El sarampión es un virus respiratorio altamente contagioso que causa fiebre, dolor y enrojecimiento de ojos, secreción nasal, tos y un sarpullido característico. El sarampión puede causar graves complicaciones incluyendo neumonía, encefalitis y muerte. El sarampión se transmite a través de la tos y estornudos de la persona infectada y puede permanecer en el aire y superficies hasta por dos horas. Las personas infectadas son contagiosas desde cuatro días antes de aparecer el sarpullido hasta cuatro días después.
La vacuna es sumamente efectiva para prevenir la infección de sarampión y es obligatoria para todos los niños de edad escolar en Illinois.
Hasta ahora, no se ha identificado ninguna conexión entre este caso de sarampión y el brote de sarampión en varios estados asociado con Disneylandia.
Para mayor información sobre el sarampión, visite http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbmeasles.htm.