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Health E-News is a service of St. Charles County Dept. of Community Health and the Environment and contains information regarding public health. Please click a link below to read the online .pdf version of that issue.

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Issue Date Topics
10/1/08 County health inspectors check tanning salons, From the Director, Celebrate Child Health Day, Spike in Pertussis Cases Causes Concern, More Tainted Chinese Products, Halloween Safety Tips, New report reviews emergency preparedness efforts
9/1/08 Measles is on the rise again, News from the Director, September is National Preparedness Month, Your Pet's Health, Household Hazarddous Waste Collection, Info on CFL Bulbs
08/01/08 Make sure immunizations are on your back-to-school checklist, From the Director, Obesity Epidemic Grows Larger, Spotlight On: Chad Menard, Hold the Jalapeños!, Mental Health, Mothers Know Breastfeeding is a Winner,Flood Debris Cleanup Operation Continues
07/07/08 July is UV Safety Month, From the Director, Cool Summer Salad Recipes, Don’t Get Needled by Used Syringes
07/04/08 The Fourth of July is just a week away, and the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment wants to help you and your family celebrate safely. Attached is a special Independence Day edition of Health−E−News, with tips on outdoor food safety, avoiding fireworks−related injuries, and keeping your pet safe during the festivities.

The regular edition of Health−E−News will appear in e−mail inboxes on Monday, July 7. All of us here at the health department wish you and your family a happy (and healthy!) Independence Day.
06/01/08 Summer Safety for You and Your Family, Child Safety Seat Program, Men's Health Week, Child Care Regulations, Clean Water, From the Director and more!
05/01/08 Earthquake Preparedness, Mosquito Prevention Tips, National Women's Health Week, Boating Safety, Earth Day news and From the Director!
04/01/08 Allergy Season, news From The Director, Snuff Out Smoking, National Public Health Week, ServSafe Classes Offered in Bosnian, Spotlight on DCHE Nurse Lana Hudanick
3/01/08 Flu Hits St. Charles County Hard, News From the Director, New Gazebo at the PAC, Assessing Tobacoo Use and Awareness
2/04/08 Learn about the ABCs of Food Permits, Whooping Cough, Flu in your area and much more!
1/04/08 New Year, New You! Also learn more about Christmas tree recycling, heating your home safely and much more in this first edition of 2008!
12/07/07 Happy Holidays! Learn how to make sure toys are safe, "winterizing" your pets and more in this month's edition!
11/01/07 This month, learn about the "superbug" MRSA, tips to keep your home safe and warm this winter, how to "snuff out" smoking, and much more!
10/01/07 This month in the latest edition of the Health-E-News: Plan for Pandemic Flu, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Celebrate a Drug–Free Lifestyle, Household Chemical Collection Ends Soon, Diseases in the News, and more!
09/01/07 This month in the latest edition of the Health-E-News: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed: National Preparedness Month is underway, Recycling upgrades information, Back to School Safety Checklist and much more!
08/01/07 The August edition of Health-E-News is here! This month, learn about the importance of childhood immunizations, how to give your baby the best start in life, preventing West Nile disease, and much more!
07/01/07 This month, learn more about traumatic brain injuries, safe Independence day celebrations, how to make a cool salad for a hot day, what you should know about XDR−TB, and how cleaner water equals a healthier you!
06/01/07 It's Summertime! This month, we have tips for bike safety, info for Dad with National Men's Health Week, check your home's safety during Home Safety Awareness Month, and lots of summertime fun and safety facts!
05/01/07 The May edition of Health-E-News is here! This month, we look at sniffles and sneezes during Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, help women get on the wellness track with National Women's Health Week, and putt-er around at the Pet Adoption Center Golf Tournament.
04/01/07 Learn how you can change the world at the St. Charles County Earth Day Extravaganza, avoid troubled waters through "Turn Around Don't Drown," eat smart at temporary events, and much more!
03/01/07 Like a lion, the March 2007 edition of Health E-News from the Department of Community Health and the Environment is roaring into your inbox! This month, you can learn about severe weather awareness, household hazardous waste disposal, healthy sleep habits, and more.
02/02/07 3 Full Pages This Month! New guidelines for childhood vaccinations released, Body Art health information, Earthquake Awareness Week, Pet Adoption information, Community guides available, A new identity for Public Health, "Flu Bug" still active
01/05/07 2 Full Pages This Month! January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, Ready-In-3, Information about Flu Shots, From the Director, How to Recycle your Holiday Tree, News from the Pet Adoption Center
09/01/06 3 Full Pages This Month! September is National Cholesterol Education Month, Healthy Recipes for a Quick Breakfast, From the Director, Back to School Safety Checklist, Summer Clean up and Recycling, Bridging the Gap in Emergency Communications
08/01/06 3 Full Pages This Month! Immunizations, From the Director, Lightning Safety, The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet, After the Storms - The Lessons of Being Prepared!
07/01/06 Healthy Snacks and Recipes, Microchip your Pet for $10, Exercise Tips, From The Director, Recycle Your Ink and Toner Cartridges, Learn About the New Child Passenger Restraint Law
06/01/06 Summer Water Safety, Katy Trail Challenge, From the Director, Men's Health Week, Summer Safety Tips
05/01/06 May is National Bike Month, Sun Safety, Missouri Recycling Association Statewide Conference, From the Director, New Programs in the Health Education Department, Earth Day Success, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
04/01/06 "Turn Around. Don’t Drown. A rule you can live with, Catch Those ZZZZZzzzzz……, Food Safety Tips for Handling Eggs at Easter, News From The Director"
03/01/06 Help Prevent Animal Cruelty at Easter, Chemical Collection Season Begins, Statewide Tornado Drill, Test Your Knowledge About 7 Common Tornado Myths, News From The Director
02/01/06 Electronic Recycling Now Available in St. Charles County, Pet Adoption Center Has New Kennels, News From the Director, Severe Weather Season Information, February is Heart Month
02/01/06 Special Edition!Pandemic Influenza: What you need to know
01/01/06 Recycle those holiday gift packages and trees; Childhood Obesity - A Growing Trend; Heat Your Home Safely; Pet Adoption Opportunities; News from The Director
12/01/05 Katrina Relief From The Heartland, Emergency Preparedness, Holiday Recycling, Holiday Pet Adoption Extravaganza, Chemical Collection Success, Tips for Holiday Alcohol Consumption
11/01/05 Tips on staying healthy this flu season; free pet adoptions for seniors, clean out that medicine cabinet, from the Director, operation clean stream, and more!
10/01/05 Have a Safe Halloween, Pet Adoption Day, Disaster Safety Education, From The Director, Tire Roundup
09/15/05 Special Edition! September is Emergency Preparedness Month! Don't Be Afraid - Be Prepared!
09/01/05 Season Ends for Hazardous Waste Collection, A Message from the Director…, FREE Tire Roundup, Encourage Healthy Snacking, Changes to MC+ May Affect YOU!
08/01/05 School Vaccinations, Prevent Obesity, 2nd Annual Golf Tournament for the Pet Adoption Center, How to Reduce Mosquitoe Exposure, How to Beat the Summer Heat, Start a School Recycling Program, Recall Notices Available, Air Quality and Your Health
07/01/05 Are Your Vaccinations Up To Date, Help Protect Our Water Resources, Bioterrorism Update, Vital Records Vital Info, Readers Contribute
06/01/05 Improvements at the Pet Adoption Center, Students Participate in the Earth Force Program, "Shelter-In-Place" Information, How To "Fight BAC" and Keep Your Food Safe!
05/01/05 Steer Clear of Flooded Roads, Volunteer To Take Part in a Bioterrorism Exerecise, Pet Adoption Day is May 7, Baby Your Baby, National Women's Health Week is May 8 - 14, Comments Regarding Recycle Works
04/01/05 Popular Pet Reptiles Can Carry Disease, St. Charles County Emergency Management Sponsors Emergency Response Team Course, Pet Adoption Center Receives Grant, RecycleWorks Now Accepts Hazardous Household Chemicals
03/28/05 Special Edition! Learn about the St. Charles County capital improvement sales tax and its impact on the community
03/01/05 Community Living Inc. makes a donation to the Pet Adoption Center, Earth Day Exrtravaganza is planned for April 20, St. Charles County Emergency Managerment gears up for storm season, Smoke-Free Dining Guide Available Online
02/01/05 Earthquakes in Missouri, Vital Records Available to the Public, Free Household Chemical Collection, Find a Pet at the Pet Adoption Center
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