The Epilepsy Foundation of CT provided teachers, school nurses, and students information on epilepsy and how to recognize seizures through its School Alert Program. Eleven schools around the state participated.
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Managing Stress: Tools for Healthy Living

Mental Health Association

Whether the result of a major life change or simple day-to-day responsibilities, stress is a fact of life. This program, presented by the Mental
 

Community Health Charities Releases A New Video Podcast Series on H1N1

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity is now widespread in nearly all 50 states. Across the country, doctor visits for influenza-like illness are rapidly increasing and are now higher than what is normally seen at the peak of most regular flu seasons. The general public is having a hard time “cutting through all of the clutter” related to the H1N1 flu virus. Community Health Charities, through its Health Matters at Work video podcast series has brought together experts from the US Department of Health and Human Services with some of the nation’s most recognized health charities to set the record straight and provide quick and easy guidelines for treatment and prevention of this pandemic.

Visit the Podcast Library Resources section to view the 4-part podcast series on the H1N1 flu and many other health topics.

CHC News - Special Edition
H1N1 Video Podcast
 
Featured Charity
Lupus Foundation of America, CT Chapter

Provides awareness, education & support for people with lupus, families & caregivers fighting this chronic inflammatory disease and supports valuable research efforts.



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