The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa. A small number of cases in Lagos and Port Harcourt, Nigeria, have been associated with…
September is National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. There are four basic steps to…
There has been an increase in the number of pertussis cases recently. In California, there have been 800 cases of pertussis diagnosed in the first 2 weeks of June, 2014….
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are important in preventing serious illness and death in the population. This is a time to remind parents about these valuable immunizations and…
Measles: What You Need to Know Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. Measles spreads through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing. It is so contagious that…
Network of Care is a resource for all members of the Marion Community and beyond to find information on the community’s health. The site offers information on topics from depression…