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Aug
05
0 comments Tags: air quality, Alaska, California, emergency preparedness, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Islands, Palau, smoke, U.S. Territories, Washington, wildfire smoke, wildfires
Wildfires and smokey conditions are currently impacting health across Region 5. This post provides a list of resources for communities experiencing wildfires and poor air quality, with an updated list of resources for Spokane and Stevens County (WA) communities. If you are in Spokane County, WA: Consult the Evacuation Map from Spokane County Emergency Services… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Apr
20
0 comments Tags: air quality, CDC, Earth Day, Earth Month, environment, environmental health, gardening, heat, MedlinePlus, nature, nih, NIH News, outdoors, pests, water quality, wellbeing, wellness
April is widely celebrated as “Earth Month”, with Earth Day falling on April 22nd. Organizations like the National Environmental Education Foundation organize resources and activities that encourage people to adopt sustainable practices to support a healthier environment. There is a lot of overlap between many of these environmentally-friendly habits and healthy lifestyles. Activities like eating… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
Jul
19
0 comments Tags: air quality, environmental health, water quality
The air we breath and the water we drink can impact our health. How can you learn about your air and water quality? Here are resources you and your library can offer. Check to see what your water quality is like. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a link to find the water reports in… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Public Health, Public Libraries