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healthfinder.gov

2009-07-28T16:51:11-08:00

With health literacy being one of our major health problems; I would hope we could do everything we can to promote this commercial free web site among all our constituents through all means possible.

Michael P Rodolico, Ed.D.,MPH
Executive Director
HAWC Inc.
http://www.hawcinc.org
1055 S Wells Ave #120
Reno NV 89502

healthfinder.gov<http://www.healthfinder.gov> is a government Web site featuring personalized, actionable health and wellness information and tools consumers can use for disease prevention and health promotion. The information on healthfinder.gov is presented in an easy-to-read format with simple navigation. Users will find activity and menu planners, health calculators, and printable information on specific health topics, including lists of questions to take to the doctor.

healthfidner.gov—Live Well. Learn How.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
1101 Wootton Parkway, LL 100
Rockville, MD 20850

Substance abuse

2008-04-23T10:34:41-08:00

Substance abuse, even tobacco, is risky and can result in negative health outcomes—preventative measures are a cost-effective way to improve long-term health

RGJ, 4/23/08: Tobacco prevention in state leaves much to be desired

RGJ, 4/20/08: Many options can help with alcohol abuse

Learn more about TMT’s health & wellness indicators

STDs continue to rise

2008-03-12T09:19:20-08:00

CDC study shows STD prevention isn’t working. Using the Washoe County 2007 Chlamydia rates per 100,000 people reported by the RGJ 3/12/08 (see article below), Washoe County Chlamydia rates have increased 81% since 1997.

View other at-risk behavior data for the community’s wellness & preventative healthcare indicator --> http://www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org/indicator_name/C5/20#at%20risk%20behavior

RGJ, 3/11/08: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880311016

RGJ, 3/12/08: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TEEN_STDS?SITE=NVREN&SECTION=HOME

Walking & public transportation may improve your health

2008-02-18T17:50:36-08:00

Healthy alternative: Take mass transmit, USA Today 2/1/08: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-01-31-masstransit_n.htm

Could Metro Fit, Car-Free Diet, or Walk SMART be applied to the Truckee Meadows for a healthier community?

Public health matters

2008-02-18T15:58:28-08:00

Better preventative health care needed by John Packham, PhD, Director of the Nevada Rural Hospital Flexibility Program based at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, RGJ 2/12/08: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802120334

Healthcare access

2008-02-11T16:31:10-08:00

Health coverage trend is hurting Americans, RGJ 2/11/08 (from the Des Moines, Iowa, Register 2/5/08): http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802110319

Tell us what you think about health insurance coverage in northern Nevada? Check local statistics on TMT’s health & wellness indicators page: http://www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org/indicator_name/C5/19

2007 Kid’s Count

2007-07-25T10:24:37-08:00

State’s kids fare better, but problems persist
RGJ, 7/25/07
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007707250375

Please reply with Washoe County data sources related to the Kid’s Count 10 key indicators