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Health Fairs Mammoth & Walker

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Free Community Health Fairs

Community resources and information, free lunch, activities for kids, car seat installation training, bike rodeo, nutrition education, children’s books, and much more! See flyers for a complete list of activities!

Walker Community Health Fair
Friday, June 2, 11 am – 2 pm
Walker Community Center
Hosted by Community Service Solutions

Mammoth Lakes Health & Safety Fair
Saturday, June 3, 10 am – 1 pm
Shady Rest Park, Mammoth Lakes
Hosted by First 5

Gratis Ferias de Salud de la Comunidad

Recursos y información en la comunidad, almuerzo gratis, actividades para niños, revisiones de instalación de asiento de coche, rodeo de bicicletas, educación nutricional, libros infantiles y mucho más! ¡Ver folletos para una lista completa de actividades!

Feria de Salud en Walker (folleto en Inglés)
Viernes, 2 de Junio, 11 am – 2 pm
Walker Community Center
Organizado por Community Service Solutions

Feria Sobre Salud y Seguridad en Mammoth Lakes
Sábado, 3 de Junio, 10 am – 1 pm
Shady Rest Park, Mammoth Lakes
Organizado por First 5

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Public Health Hantavirus Information

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Mono County Public Health reports on Hantavirus season…

Mono-Gram, April 19: It’s That Time of Year – Be Hantavirus Aware
As the weather warms (finally) and people turn to spring-cleaning and outdoor activities such as camping and hiking, they need to be aware of a rare but deadly virus that is spread through mouse droppings and kills up to 40 percent of people who become infected. The severe respiratory illness is known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Most cases are spread by deer mice, which live in woodland areas and deserts and are found throughout North America. People get the disease by breathing in hantavirus when dust from dried rodent urine, saliva and droppings is stirred up in the air, especially while cleaning houses, garages and cabins. Hantavirus is not spread from human to human and there is no specific cure or vaccine for the infection. But if recognized early, and individuals receive medical attention in an intensive care unit, they may have a better chance of recovery.

Click here to see more information in the full Public Health Mono-gram.

 

 

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Peapod Benton & Walker

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Join a Peapod Playgroup! Connect with parents and children in your area. All Mono County expecting parents and families with children birth to six are invited to participate.

Benton: Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
June 14 – August 9
Benton Community Center, 58869 Highway 120
Eileen 760-920-4198
download flyer

Walker: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
April 26 – June 28
Walker Wellness Center or Walker Park, 107655 Hwy. 395
Chanden 530-208-6472
download flyer

Story Time continues at the Coleville Library!
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
April 25 – June 27
Coleville Library, 111569 Hwy. #395
Chanden 530-208-6472
download the flyer

Únase el Grupo en de Juego Peapod! Conéctate con padres y niños en su área. Todo el Condado de Mono esperar que los padres y las familias con niños de cero a seis están invitados a participar.

Benton: Miércoles, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Junio 14 – Agosto 9
Benton Centro de Comunidad, 58869 Highway 120
Eileen 760-920-4198
descargar el folleto

Walker: Miércoles, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Abril 26 – Junio 28
Walker Centro de Salud o el parque de Walker, 107655 Hwy. 395
Chanden 530-208-6472
descargar el folleto

¡Tiempo del Cuento continua en la Biblioteca de Coleville!
Martes, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Abril 25 – Junio 27
La Biblioteca de Coleville, 111569 Hwy. 395
Chanden 530-208-6472
descargar el folleto (en inglés)

 

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Preschool Round Up Benton & Bport.

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Will your child turn 3 years old by September 1, 2017?
Come meet the teacher, see the classroom, and learn about enrolling your child in Preschool for the 2017-18 school year.

Edna Beaman Elementary Preschool Round Up
Monday, April 24, 6:00 pm
25541 Hwy 6, Benton, 760-933-2397
download the flyer

Bridgeport Elementary Preschool Round Up
Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 pm
205 Kingsley St, 760-932-7441
download the flyer

Applications for preschool will be available at Round Up and are due 5/22 by 12 pm to the school secretary. Families will be notified of enrollment by 6/26.

¿Su hijo se cumplirán 3 años de 1 de Septiembre de 2017?
Venga a conocer el maestro, ver el aula y aprender acerca de inscribir a su niño en edad preescolar para el año 2017-18.

Edna Beaman Primaria Preescolar Orientación
Lunes, 24 de Abril, a las 6:00 pm
25541 Hwy 6, Benton, 760-933-2397
descargar el folleto

Bridgeport Primaria Preescolar Orientación
Martes, 25 de Abril, a las 6:00 pm
205 Kingsley St, 760-932-7441
descargar el folleto

Aplicaciones de preescolar estarán disponibles y son pagadera el 22 de Mayo, a las 12 pm a la Secretaria de la escuela. Las familias serán notificadas de la inscripción por el 26 de Junio.

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Public Health Flu Information

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Mono County Public Health reports on local Flu cases and the importance of vaccines…

Flu: “It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over”

Although levels of flu-like activity continue to decrease both nationally and statewide, the levels in Mono County, as measured by activity in the Sierra Park Clinics, continue above expected levels for this time of year (as of Saturday April 1st – not an April Fool’s joke!)

While the 2016-2017 influenza season has peaked, flu activity  (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm) is still elevated in the U.S. and is expected to continue for several weeks.

We recommend a yearly fly vaccine (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm) for everyone 6 months and older. This season’s flu vaccines (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/flu-vaccine-reducing-risk.htm) are reducing risk of illness by nearly half.

Of note – there have been 61 influenza-associated deaths in children so far this flu season, and most of the deaths have been in unvaccinated kids. We routinely recommend that influenza vaccination continue as long as flu viruses are circulating.

We also recommend prompt treatment with influenza anti-viral drugs (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/antivirals/whatyoushould.htm) for people who are very sick with flu and people who are at high risk of flu complications who get flu.

Therefore, all current policies and orders remain in effect:

1. The masking requirement for healthcare workers who have not received this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine continues. We will re-evaluate this requirement at the beginning of each week.

2. All persons entering a healthcare facility with a cough should wear a mask, and be placed into a private exam room as soon as possible.

3. Staff should stay home if they are sick!

4. All persons with a respiratory illness should:

– cover their cough/sneeze

– wash hands frequently

– stay home from work or school

– seek medical advice early for the very young (less than 6 months of age), have chronic medical conditions, of   are >65 years of age.

– begin to have trouble breathing, cannot keep fluids down and stay hydrated, or have fever lasting longer than 3-5 days

In addition, as we enter the season when flu is declining, and people begin spring activities, remember that a severe flu-like illness could be caused by the hantavirus!

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April Community Calendars

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The Sierra Wellness Center and Mammoth Library want to share their free activities with you.

For a calendar and description of this month’s activities at the Mammoth Sierra Wellness Center and Mammoth Library, click on the following links:

Sierra Wellness Center Calendar

Mammoth Library

El Centro de Salud Sierra de Mammoth y la Biblioteca de Mammoth quiere compartir sus actividades gratis con usted.

Para un calendario y una descripción de las actividades del mes al Centro de Salud Sierra de Mammoth y la Biblioteca de Mammoth, haga clic en el siguiente enlaces:

El Centro de Salud Sierra de Mammoth (sólo en inglés)

Biblioteca de Mammoth (sólo en inglés)

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April Early Years Newsletter

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Early Years Newsletter

First 5 Mono and Mono County Office of Education want to share the Early Years Newsletter with you!

In the April issue:

  • Math + Nature = Fun
  • Throw a Dance Party
  • Relying on Myself
  • Talk About Bullying
  • And more!

El Periódico de Early Years 

First 5 Mono y la oficina de educación del Condado de Mono quiere compartir sus periódico de primera infancia con usted.

Edición de Abril:

  • Matemáticas + Naturaleza = Diversíon
  • Organicen un Baile
  • Confianza en Mí Mismo
  • Hablar del Acoso
  • ¡y más!
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Behavioral Health Community Survey

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Please take the Behavioral Health Survey
Mono County Behavioral Health, who funds our Peapod Playgroups, is asking for the community’s help in assessing mental health needs for the next fiscal year (2017-2018). Your feedback will help shape the programs that they offer in our community. Thank you for taking 10 minutes to complete the following questionnaire. If you have any questions please contact Mono County Behavioral Health at (760) 924-1754 or agreenberg@mono.ca.gov.
**Our First 5 Peapod Leaders may have already asked you to complete the survey. Apologies for any duplication!**






Por favor, tome la Encuesta de Salud del Comportamiento


Salud Mental del Condado de Mono, quién financia los grupos de Peapod Grupos de Juego, està pidiendo la ayuda de la comunidad para evaluar las necesidades de la comunidad para el pròximo año fiscal (2017-2018). Su aportaciòn aydarà a dar forma a los programas que ofrecen. Gracias por tomar 10 minutos para completar esta encuesta. Si usted tiene preguntas, por favor comuniquese con Salud Mental (760) 924-1754 o agreenberg@mono.ca.gov.



** Nuestros líderes de First 5 Peapod puede ya pidieron para completar la encuesta. Disculpas por cualquier duplicación! **


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