PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

BEAT THE HEAT

Heat-related illness happens when the
body’s temperature control system is
overloaded. Infants and children up to 4
years of age are at greatest risk. Some tips
to keep children cool are: Dress infants
and children in loose, lightweight,
light-colored clothing. Schedule outdoor
activities carefully, for morning
and evening hours. Stay cool with cool
showers or baths.

7/6/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

ENVIRONMENTAL

MAKE YOUR BBQ GREEN

Use reusable or biodegradable plates
and utensils, and reusable napkins
instead of paper napkins to reduce waste.
When grilling, use gas, propane or
electric grills, which burn more efficiently
and cleaner than charcoal or wood.

6/29/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

CROSS CONTAMINATION

Food poisoning peaks during summer months
due to warmer temperatures, which can let
foodborne germs thrive. Each year, 1 in 6
Americans get sick from eating contaminated
food. For more information check out the
CDC for food safety tips when grilling.

6/22/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

DRUG AND ALCOHOL

HELP LINE

Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s
National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP
(4357), (also known as the Treatment
Referral Routing Service) or
TTY : 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential,
free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year,
information service, in English and
Spanish, for individuals and family
members facing mental and/or
substance use disorders.

6/15/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS

SUMMER EMERGENCY KIT

Summer is just about here and that often
means a lot of time on the road. Making
sure that you have a stocked emergency kit
in your car can make all the difference.
Here are a few items to include: clear
plastic bin, water, phone charger, snacks,
sunscreen, wide-brim hat, reflective
emergency blanket, and a first aid kit.

6/8/2020