Health Update
Update 5: Zika Virus Infections – Updates on Cases in Pregnant Women and on Sexual Transmission (2.29.16)
CDC Health Advisory
Update: Interim Guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus - United States, 2016 (2.23.16)
Health Update
Update 4: Zika Virus Infections - New CDC Guidelines (2.19.16)
Health Update
Update 3: Zika Virus Infections (2.5.16)
CDC Health Advisory
Flu Season Begins: Severe Influenza Illness Reported (2.1.16)
Health Update
Update 2: Zika Virus Infections (1.27.16)
CDC Health Advisory
Health Advisory
Update 1: Zika Virus Infections (1.20.16)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Increases in Fentanyl Drug Confiscations and Fentanyl-related Overdose Fatalities (10.26.15)
CDC Health Update
CDC Health Advisory
Health Advisory
West Nile Virus Activity Widespread in Missouri (9.8.15)
Health Advisory
Mumps Cases in Central Missouri (7.24.15)
Health Advisory
Reporting of Heat-Related Illnesses and Deaths (7.10.15)
CDC Health Advisory
Clinical Considerations for the Evaluation of Ill Travelers from Liberia to the United States (6.19.15)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Ciprofloxacin- and Azithromycin-Nonsusceptible Shigellosis in the United States (6.5.15)
Health Advisory
Measles Case in Missouri (6.4.15)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Outbreak of Recent HIV and HCV Infections among Persons Who Inject Drugs(4.24.15)
Health Advisory
Ocular Syphilis (4.20.15)
Health Advisory
Investigation of Influenza-Associated Parotitis (2.11.15)
Health Advisory
Measles Recommendations for Missouri Health Care Providers (2.4.15)
CDC Health Update
U.S. Multi-state Measles Outbreak, December 2014-January 2015 (1.23.15)
CDC Health Update
CDC Health Update Regarding Treatment of Patients with Influenza with Antiviral Medications (1.9.15)
Health Update
Update 3: Hospital Preparedness for Patients with Possible or Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (12.24.14)
Health Advisory
Influenza in Missouri, 2014 (12.24.14)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory Regarding the Potential for Circulation of Drifted Influenza A (H3N2) Viruses (12.03.14)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Health Update
Update 2: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (10.23.14)
Health Update
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (10.16.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Health Alert
Ebola Screening Guidance for Medical Providers and Facilities (10.3.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Acute Neurologic Illness with Focal Limb Weakness of Unknown Etiology in Children (9.26.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Enterovirus D68 - Multiple States, 2014 (9.15.14)
Health Alert
Respiratory Illnesses Due to Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in Missouri (8.29.14)
CDC Health Advisory
HAN 368: Ebola Response Update #4 (8.28.14)
Ebola Key Messages4
CDC Health Advisory
HAN 367: Ebola Response Update #3 (8.25.14)
Ebola Key Messages3
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Ebola Update #2 (8.22.14)
Ebola Key Messages2
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Ebola Update #1 (8.13.14)
Ebola Key Messages1
CDC Health Advisory
Guidelines for Evaluation of US Patients Suspected of Having Ebola Virus Disease (8.12.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Guidelines for Evaluation of US Patients Suspected of Having Ebola Virus Disease (8.01.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Ebola Virus Disease Confirmed in a Traveler to Nigeria, Two U.S. Healthcare Workers in Liberia (7.29.14)
Health Guidance
Chikungunya Virus (7.24.14)
Health Advisory
Rabies Threat in Missouri (6.24.14)
Health Advisory
Record Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2014 (6.6.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Health Advisory
Confirmed Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Case in Indiana, 2014 (5.6.14)
Health Advisory
Q Fever Cases in Missouri (3.27.14)
Health Update
Health Update
Influenza in Missouri, 2013-2014 (1.31.14)
CDC Health Advisory
Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus (1.15.14)
Health Advisory
Pandemic pH1N1 Virus-Associated Illnesses and the Influenza Season in Missouri (12.26.13)
CDC Health Advisory
Notice to Clinicians: Early Reports of pH1N1-Associated Illnesses for the 2013-14 Influenza Season (12.24.13)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Health Advisory
Recognition and Reporting of Disease Outbreaks or Unusual Illnesses(10.25.13)
CDC Health Advisory
Health Guidance
Health Update
Missouri Recommendations for the Use of Tuberculin During the Nationwide Shortage (9.12.13)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Investigational Drug Available Directly from CDC for the Treatment of Free-Living Ameba Infections (8.23.13)
FDA News Release
FDA reminds health care providers not to use sterile products from NuVision Pharmacy (8.16.13)
CDC Health Advisory
Health Update
Health Advisory
How To Handle Situations Involving Suspicious Powdery Substances (Updated 2013) (7.25.13)
CDC Health Advisory
Variant Influenza Virus (H3N2v) Infections (7.5.13)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care (6.12.13)
Health Advisory
Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with MERS-CoV (6.10.13)
Health Update
Avian Influenza A (H7N9) - 6/13 (6.07.13)
Health Advisory
Avian Influenza A (H7N9) - 5/13 (5.10.13)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Information Service
CDC Health Advisory
Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses (04.05.13)
CDC Health Update
CDC Health Update
CDC Health Advisory
New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Additional Action by Healthcare Providers (02.15.13)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Notice to Clinicians: Summary of CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications (01.17.13)
Health Advisory
2012-2013 Seasonal Influenza Activity in Missouri (01.16.13)
Health Advisory
Consumption of Locally-Produced, Raw (Unpasteurized) Dairy Products
Contaminated With Shiga-Toxin Producing Organisms (STEC) (01.11.13)
CDC Health Update
CDC Health Advisory Update #337
Additional Contamination Identified in Medical Products from New England Compounding Center (12.03.12)
Health Advisory
Health Concerns about Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control (11.29.12)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Contamination Identified in Additional Medical Products from New England Compounding Center (11.01.12)
Health Advisory
FDA Reports Voluntary Recall of All Ameridose Drug Products (11.01.12)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC HAd Clusters of Cases of TTP Nonmedical Use of Opana ER (10.26.12)
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Update
Health Update
Update: Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Potentially Contaminated Product (10.5.12)
Health Advisory
Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Potentially Contaminated Product(10.5.12)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory
Increase in Influenza A H3N2v Virus Infections in Three U.S. States (8.3.12)
Health Advisory
Increasing Pertussis Cases in Missouri (8.2.12)
Health Advisory
Vibriosis Cases in Eastern Missouri (6.29.12)
Health Advisory
Illness Associated With Infection by a Novel Phlebovirus in Two Missouri Residents (6.11.12)
Health Update
Shiga Toxic-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Cases in Central Missouri(4.13.12)
Health Advisory
Shiga Toxic-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Cases in Central Missouri(4.5.12)
Health Advisory
Heroin Overdose Deaths in Missouri (2.21.12)
Health Advisory
Novel Influenza A(H3N2)v (1.06.12)
Health Update
Two cases of invasive Enterobacter sakazakii infection in infants treated in Missouri hospitals (12.20.11)
Health Alert
Two cases of invasive Enterobacter sakazakii infection in infants treated in Missouri hospitals (12.19.11)
Health Update
Plak-Vac Oral Care System (11.10.11)
Health Alert
Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli Infection in St. Louis Metropolitan Area (10.31.11)
Health Alert
Increase in reported Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Illnesses in St. Louis Area (10.28.11)
Health Alert
Increase in reported Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (10.26.11)
(STEC) Illnesses in St. Louis Area
Health Alert
Potential Contamination of Plak-Vac Oral Care System (10.21.11)
Health Update
Health Update - Update to Emergency Room and Primary Care Providers' Reference Sheet on Ehrlichiosis and Tick-Borne Spotted Fever Illnesses (July 25, 2011)
Health Update
Health Update- Data Suggest Declining Susceptibility to Cephalosporins Among Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates (July 12, 2011)
Health Advisory
High Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2011 - Linked to Outbreaks Abroad(June 24, 2011)
Health Advisory
Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4)
Infections in U.S. Travelers Returning from Germany (June 3, 2011)
CDC Health Advisory
FDA Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick® to
Premature Infants (May 27, 2011)
Health Advisory
New Guidelines for the Management of
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (May 10, 2011)
Health Advisory
Acute Toxicities in Persons Exposed to Substances
Marketed as "Bath Salts" (Feb. 24, 2011)
Health Advisory
Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of
Influenza Antiviral Medications for the 2010-11 Season (Jan. 11, 2011)
Health Advisory
Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza
Diagnostic Tests (Dec. 22, 2010)
Health Advisory
Pertussis in St. Louis County (Nov. 18, 2010)
Health Advisory
Increase in Syphilis Cases in the St. Louis Area (Oct. 26, 2010)
Health Advisory
Identification of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Carrying a Newly
Described Resistance Mechanism, the New Delhi
Metallo-Beta-Lactamase (NDM-1) (Sept. 8, 2010)
Health Advisory
Cryptosporidiosis Identified in the Greater Metropolitan
St Louis Area (Aug. 6, 2010)
Health Advisory
Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infections (Aug. 5, 2010)
Health Advisory
Potential for Dengue Infection in Travelers Returning from International
and selected Domestic Areas (July 23, 2010)
Health Advisory
Pertussis Identified in Two North-Central Missouri Amish
Communities (July 10, 2010)
Health Advisory
Metronidazole IV (June 1, 2010)
Health Advisory
Measles Cases Identified in Southwestern Missouri (May 12, 2010)
Health Advisory
Possible Dengue Infections Among Relief Workers Returning
from Haiti (May 11, 2010)
Health Advisory
Human Paragonimiasis Following Ingestion of Raw Crayfish from Rivers
in Missouri (April 30, 2010)
Health Update
Interim Recommendations from CDC for Initial Domestic Medical Screening
of Haitian Orphans (Feb. 9, 2010)
Health Update
Sanofi Pasteur Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine in Pre-Filled
Syringes - Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots (Feb. 3, 2010)
Health Advisory
Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain
Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in led Syringes (Jan. 30, 2010)
H1N1 Influenza Update 17: Non-Safety-Related Recall of Specific Lots of
H1N1 Influenza Nasal Spray Vaccine (Dec. 23, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 16: Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Pediatric Vaccine
in Pre-Filled Syringes, Updated Recommendations for the Use of
Antiviral Medications (Dec. 15, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 15: Management of Maternal Infection in Intrapartum
and Postpartum Hospital Settings, Pneumococcal Vaccination
Recommendations (Nov. 19, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 14: Antiviral Drugs from the SNS, Key Issues
Concerning Antivirals, Peramivir Availability, H1N1 Vaccines, Clinical Support
Line for Providers of Care to Pregnant/Postpartum Women (Nov. 13, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 13: Antiviral Treatment of Hospitalized Patients,
Peramivir EUA, New CDC Clinical Support Line, Reporting Selected
Categories of Influenza Patients, Influenza Vaccinations and Pregnant
Women (Oct. 29, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 12: Use of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Containing
Thimerosal in Pregnant Women and Young Children (Oct. 23, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 11: Antiviral Medication and Influenza Testing
Issues (Sept. 25, 2009)
Health Update
H1N1 Influenza Update 10: Reporting Laboratory-Confirmed Cases of
Influenza, and Outbreaks of Influenza-Like Illness, to Public Health
Officials (Sept. 11, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update - Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment for
Prophylaxis of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (Sept. 10, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment for
Prophylaxis of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (Sept. 4, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Reminder Concerning the Appropriate Use of
Antiviral Medications for H1N1 Influenza (Aug 25, 2009)
Health Update
Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 8: Worldwide Illness Patterns, Serious
Disease Risk in Pregnant Women, Rapid Influenza Tests, New Guidance
for Ill Persons, Vaccine Issues (Aug. 10, 2009)
Health Update
Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 7: Current Situation, Clinical Issues,
Testing Policies, and Planning/Response Actions for Outpatient
Medical Facilities (July 28, 2009)
Health Guidance
Health Guidance - Emergency Room and Primary Care Providers'
Reference Sheet on Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted
Fever (July 17, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update - Febrile Reactions Following Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Procedures (July 14, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Febrile Reactions Following Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Procedures (July 2, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Reinstatement Of Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib)
Booster Dose (July 1, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update #6 - Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) (June 9, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update #5 - Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) (May 8, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update #4 - Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) (April 29, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update #3 - Swine Flu (April 29, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update #2 - Swine Flu (April 28, 2009)
Health Update
Health Update #1 - Swine Flu (April 27, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Investigation and Interim Recommendations: Swine
Influenza (H1N1) (April 26, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Risk of Swine Flu Associated with Travel to Affected
Areas (April 26, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Swine Flu Enhanced Surveillance (April 24, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Measles Case Identified in Eastern
Missouri (April 22, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - How To Handle Situations Involving Suspicious Powdery
Substances (Updated) (Mar. 30, 2009)
Health Advisory
Health Advisory - Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Type B Disease in
Young Children and Importance for All Young Children to Receive the 3
Dose Primary Series with Available Hib-containing Vaccine (Mar. 27, 2009)
The Andrew County Health Department would like to encourage you to eat healthy by offering these 5 tips to kick bad eating habits to the curb.
The key to a good breakfast is balance. Include lean protein, whole grains and fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. For example, oatmeal cooked with low-fat milk and sliced almonds and berries or crust-less quiche with mixed veggies, low-fat cheese and a slice of whole-wheat toast.
Too much caffeine can interfere with sleep, can make you jittery and can cause you to lose energy later in the day. Skip unwanted calories and sugar by drinking it as plain as possible.
Preparing the week's lunches over the weekend - bake chicken, chop veggies, steam rice. Make sure your options include a combination of lean protein and carbohydrates.
Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture, plus vitamins, minerals and fibers to your plate. Don't let winter stop you from enjoying produce either. It might be harder to find fresh options, but frozen and canned are great alternatives.
Making meals at home doesn't have to zap the last bit of your time and energy. The trick is to plan ahead. Use shortcuts such as pre-cut or frozen veggies and keep staples on hand such as low-sodium broth, herbs and lemons for flavoring. A quick and easy idea is to turn leftover beef into stew with beans, no-salt-added diced tomatoes and pre-cut veggies.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - February 2, 2016 - The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, launched a new fund to assist patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $1,500 in copayment assistance for diabetic foot ulcer treatments to eligible patients who are insured and have annual household incomes up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), a diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15% of the 29.1 million patients in the United States with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication. Between 14-24% of diabetes patients with foot ulcers will require an amputation.
"If an ulcer is noticed, patients should seek care from a podiatrist immediately," says James Christina, DPM, APMA Executive Director and CEO. "Prompt treatment will help reduce the risk of infection and amputation, and improve function and quality of life. More importantly, people with diabetes should see a podiatrist for regular preventive care to help prevent development of ulcerations."
"Adhering to foot ulcer treatments is key for these patients," says Krista Zodet, HealthWell Foundation President. "Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fund will allow patients to start or continue treatments while alleviating some of the financial stress they face in managing their condition."
To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell's Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading professional organization for today's podiatrists. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) are qualified by their education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of more than 12,500 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net for more than 225,000 underinsured patients by providing access to life-changing medical treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford.
HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.