July Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

July is National UV Safety Month -- which makes sense, as it tends to be one of the busiest months for outdoor activities where we expose our skin to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Take extra precautions to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage. 

Breaking a sweat on an already-hot summer day may not always be appealing, but there are many safe ways to keep fit in the heat—no matter your age or activity level. Here are some tips on staying active, even when temperatures soar.

National observances for July. Who knew there could be so many?

Celebrating summertime pleasures and reminders to take time to enjoy family and your surroundings.

Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you know what to look for, you can spot warning signs of skin cancer early. Finding it early, when it’s small and has not spread, makes skin cancer much easier to treat.

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center encourages county residents to take precautions against ticks, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Once considered a rare illness in Lake County, Lyme disease is becoming more common in the area.

June Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Need to dispose of needles in a home care setting? Here is important information what to do with used sharps in Illinois.

Put used sharps in a strong, plastic container.

Important Safety Resources for you including Fall Safety Checklist from the CDC and an Emergency Supply Kit List from FEMA.

Should You See an Audiologist?

Answer the following questions to help you decide if you should make an appointment to have your hearing checked with an audiologist.

Celebrating and recognizing nurses for Nurse Appreciation Week May 6-12th.

Anyone can have a stroke. Everyone should be ready. Learn the F.A.S.T. warning signs!

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

What Causes or Triggers Asthma?

People with asthma have inflamed airways which are sensitive to things which may not bother other people. These things are “triggers.”

The information below is excerpted from an email that I recently received, and could be very helpful in the case of an emergency such as the one described.

A large study showed that older adults with a higher risk of dementia may be able to reduce their risk of cognitive decline by almost 50 percent by using hearing aids.

May Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Celebrate National Humor Month with a smile! April being National Humor Month, it's a pretty good month to remember one of your Illinois neighbors, Hunter Doherty Adams. Never heard of Hunter Doherty Adams who lives in Urbana these days? Of course you have.

One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching.

What are the signs of autism?

Every April 22nd is the annual Earth Day celebration.

On the 22 April 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development.

Assured Healthcare Staffing is pleased to spotlight the Counseling Center of the North Shore as their April Community Spotlight.