The CDC defines influenza aka "flu" as "a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death." To find out if you have the flu, your health care provider will check your medical history […]
In 2018, 10,511 people nationwide died as a result of drunk driving. Driving after drinking can lead to death. Despite this undeniable fact, drunk driving is still happening. The threat of a decrease in finances, loss of a job or of a relationship due to drunk driving appears not to matter; neither does the possibility […]
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Vaccine! CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu viruses. Even though we are in the month of December, flu vaccine continues to be beneficial. Some people are at […]
During the holidays, we may find ourselves stretched a little thinner. We may skip meals, overeat, or indulge in foods that we have never tried before. These foods may or may not "agree" with us. During the holidays, we tend to eat more sweets and, perhaps, drink alcohol more often than usual. We may experience […]
The Thanksgiving holiday centers round years of traditions that include: family, friends, gratitude, and food. It is also one of the busiest travel times of the year, which greatly increases the chances of being involved in a vehicle crash. Since Thanksgiving isn’t complete until all family and friends are safely seated around the dinner table, […]
For many, Thanksgiving weekend marks the REAL beginning of the holiday season. Millions of Americans will soon be taking to the roadways for family feasts and to shop for the perfect gift at the perfect price. With this in mind, Wyandot County Safe Communities and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to take […]
Breast cancer. Two of the scariest words anyone might ever hear. Though there are many types of breast cancer, the two most common types are: invasive ductal carcinoma, where cancer cells grow outside ducts and into other breast tissue, and invasive lobular carcinoma where the cancer spreads from lobes to nearby breast tissue. Both of […]
2019 Homecoming- Arrive Home Safely Homecoming season is upon us, and with pep rallies, football games, and dances happening throughout the County, the Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition and local law enforcement agencies are asking parents to talk to their kids about being responsible. Many parents underestimate the influence they have on their teen’s behavior, […]
If you ride a motorcycle, you already know how much fun riding can be. You understand the exhilaration of cruising the open road and the challenge of controlling a motorcycle, but, remember, motorcycling can also be dangerous. Motorcyclists across the state are travelling Ohio roads to enjoy the cooler weather and the beautiful fall foliage, […]
Labor Day is just around the corner, marking the end of a great summer. It’s a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our country, but, sadly, the Labor Day holiday has also become one of the deadliest, with drunk drivers endangering themselves and others on our roadways. That’s why the Wyandot County […]
