The Price Hill Public Library is hosting FREE yoga events for kids 2.5 to 9 years old through March. Practicing yoga promotes flexibility, strength, and balance, enhancing physical well-being regardless of age. Yoga also offers mental benefits such as stress reduction, mindfulness, and a sense of inner calm, making yoga
The Second Edition of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity_Guidelines is available as a pdf for download. The guidelines are provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They
The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online tool to investigate and select the best medical health insurance plan for your situation. All the options available in the Health Insurance Marketplace are ACA compliant. “ACA compliant” means that the insurance plan follows the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which was
What do you do if you get sick and have no insurance? Rather than risk the possibility of incurring medical debt, many simply don’t seek medical care. This can lead to significant illness that otherwise was easily treatable. It is important for individuals and families to know that there are
Research shows that individuals who are shown very brief “Hands Only” CPR training videos are significantly more likely to attempt CPR and show superior CPR skills than individuals who are not shown the videos. Such exposure makes a significant life saving difference when no one formally trained in CPR is
Bed bugs have an international presence, causing distress and inconvenience in modest homes to even the most luxurious hotels. Despite their global prevalence, victims of bed bug infestations are often subjected to unfair stereotypes that they are unclean or negligent. While scientific evidence does not show that bed bugs directly
It is important to dispose of expired medication and there are a number of locations where this can be done safely and in accordance with local laws. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency provides a tool you may use to find Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations, where expired or unneeded medications
What could cause the U.S. government to shut down? There are 12 appropriations bills, each covering various federal departments and agencies, that are supposed to be passed by Congress and signed by the president by October 1st every year. This almost never happens, however. In fact, Congress has only passed
Cincinnati Public Schools offer full-service health centers at sites around the district to serve the medical needs of students, families and the community. Currently, there are 24 School-Based Health Centers to serve students’ needs; 14 of those centers are also open to the community. The school based health centers offer
Amazon offers online Telehealth appointments for individuals to see a doctor or nurse. The appointments enable participants to discuss their medical issue, receive a treatment plan and a prescription for any recommended medication. Prescriptions can be filled by Amazon Pharmacy and delivered to one’s home. Amazon can alternatively have the
An Advance Healthcare Directive is a legal document that specifies one’s healthcare preferences, and who should make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so themselves. It is also known as a living will, advance directive, or medical directive. Treatment preferences in advance healthcare directives may include specific instructions
The National Weather Service issues Heat Warnings when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105° or higher for at least 2 days and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°. These warnings advise people to avoid poorly ventilated areas and prolonged work in the sun,
People with disabilities often face unique challenges in navigating the healthcare system, including communication barriers, lack of accessibility, and discrimination. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals with disabilities to receive support for advocacy in their healthcare to ensure they receive the appropriate care and accommodations they need. Advocacy can help