Category: Healthy

“Surviving” Dadhood: A Practical Guide

Close up of hipster father kissing his little daughter, sunny day

Sunday is Father’s Day—a holiday that is less exciting to my daughter than National Lollipop Day on July 21. Then again, she’s only two. Though I am still learning how to be a father, I’ve made some observations worth sharing. Yes, there are dads out there who have parented for longer, but I also know Read More >

June 12, 2017 by Ethan Riley, Health Communications Specialist, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response1 Comment

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Why Diarrhea & Swimming Don’t Mix

The summer swim season is here, and millions of Americans will be flocking to local pools for fun in the sun and exercise. However, swimming, like any form of exercise, does not come without health risks. The good news is that we can all take a few simple but effective steps to help keep Read More >

May 30, 2017 by Michele Hlavsa4 Comments

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