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GOVERNOR PATRICK SIGNS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT NUTRITION IN SCHOOLS Departments of Public Health, Elementary and Secondary Education, Legislature and health advocates achieve decade-long effort to promote healthier eating habits among school childrenBOSTON - Governor Deval Patrick today signed into law legislation ensuring that only foods that meet established nutritional standards are sold in public schools during school hours. The law, "An Act Relative to ... continued
Health Alert Ends at Johnson Lake, Alert Continues At Red Willow Reservoir The state has discontinued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Johnson Lake in Gosper County, after the lake had two consecutive weeks of low readings for toxic blue-green algae.
A health alert continues this week at Red Willow Reservoir in Frontier County. Red Willow had been placed on alert last week when readings exceeded the state’s health alert threshold of 20 parts p... continued
ODNR Provides Many Ways to Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day, June 12 Columbus - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans and visitors to celebrate the annual National Get Outdoors Day this weekend by ramping up participation in outdoor activities. Get outside and get active at one of Ohio's scenic state recreation areas.
There are many ODNR activities and events scheduled across the state that will help individuals and fami... continued
Beginning on May 1, there is one more way to keep Rhode Island children safe and healthy. Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is the first in New England that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has authorized to manage the state's Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator Program. This program requires that any renovation or remodeling done to homes built before 1978 be done by a licensed Lead Hazard Control Firm. This new law applies to any contractor, painter, electrician or oth... continued
March Is National Nutrition Month Was one of your New Year's Resolutions to eat healthier? One way to support that goal is to eat more fruits and vegetables.
The USDA's MyPyramid provides information on a health diet and gives some recommended daily guidelines for nutrition. There is not a "one-size fits all" recommendation; the amount of fruits and vegetables you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of ... continued
Parkers Farm expands product recall. ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to an expansion of the January 8, 2010, product recall issued by Parkers Farm, Inc., of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The company has expanded its voluntary product recall to include all products produced under its label, as well as a number of products marketed under other labels and produced at its Coon Rapids facility. T... continued
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Kill in Minutes Hartford - The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today reminded residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and the importance of installing a CO detector to prevent accidental poisonings. A 2008 CDC/CTDPH survey of households in Connecticut found that nearly 40% of households did not have a carbon monoxide detector in their home. Another 2.39% did not know or were not sure if t... continued
Burning wood for heat poses risks to people and environment OLYMPIA - As temperatures drop and winter closes in, many Washington residents will turn to wood stoves, fireplaces and other wood-burning devices to heat their homes.
Burning wood can be a cheap way to heat your home, if done right. But poor burning habits and old, inefficient devices produce large amounts of wood smoke - one of the most serious air pollution problems in Washingto... continued
New WIC Food Package Offers Healthier Foods, More Options After 35 years, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is changing its food package. Some 28,000 Rhode Island WIC participants will now have new food options from which to choose and have access to healthier food choices. "Since WIC was established more than three decades ago, there have been significant strides made in knowledge about nutrition and healthy eating," said WIC Chief Ann Baron... continued
Feed With Excessive Aflatoxin Levels Dangerous to Livestock Oklahoma City - Excessive levels of aflatoxin can harm and even kill livestock and pets. Growers are being warned not to use affected grain as feed for cattle or any other livestock.
"The emergency rule signed by the Governor this week follows strict FDA guidelines specifying the maximum levels that may be fed to beef cattle and then only in feedlots," said State Secretary of Agricult... continued
Green Industries Program
The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have established a Green Industries Program to promote the use of recycled mat...
State Launches "Turn Down, Seal Off, Save Up" Campaign to Help Citizens
Stretch Heating Budgets to Last All Winter
PHILADELPHIA - Governor Edward G. Rendell enlisted more than 350 community leaders from across the state today to help ensure that every Pennsylvania family can safely heat their home this winter ...
