PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

ENVIRONMENTAL

GO REUSABLE

Less plastics than you think are
recycled, the majority are actually
incinerated or dumped in landfills.
To help phase out single-use items such
as plastic grocery and garbage bags,
cutlery, and, yes, those wonderful
bendy straws. Use reusable Ziploc bags,
canvas bags for the grocery store, and
reusable or bamboo straws and cutlery.

1/13/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

DISABILITIES EMERGENCY TIP

People with cognitive impairments may
want to consider keeping a list of key
phrases on a card for emergency personnel
on them in case of an emergency. Think
about what someone who is helping you
might need to know about you. For
example: "I communicate using an assistive
communication device" or "Please write
down information for me".

1/20/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

CHRONIC DISEASE

GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP!

It is very important to make sure that
you are getting enough sleep every night
(7 to 9 hours). Insufficient sleep has been
linked to the development and manage-
ment of a number of chronic diseases
and conditions, including type 2 diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, obesity, and
depression.

1/6/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

COLD AND FLU SEASON

This cold and flu season wash your
hands often. Make sure to use soap
and water, and scrub your hands for at
least 20 seconds. If soap and water
aren't available, use alcohol-based
hand sanitizer. Get enough sleep, and
exercise regularly. Finally, stand back!
Studies have found that flu virus
particles exhaled by a sick person travel
at least six feet.

12/30/19

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

DRUG AND ALCOHOL

DON'T WRECK THE HOLIDAYS

December is National Impaired Driving
Prevention Month. Let's be aware that
every day, 29 people in the United
States pass away from motor vehicle
crashes that involve an alcohol-
impaired driver. This means one death
every 50 minutes! Ways to prevent
these accidents are to plan ahead, pay
for a ride, or be the designated driver.

12/23/2019