The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed that six children have died in Texas of flu-related causes since the flu season started at the end of September. Health …
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Don’t skip out on flu vaccine this year Season is expected to pick up in coming weeks
by Publisherby PublisherBy: Eileen Dawley, RNChief Nursing OfficerGalveston County Health District Flu vaccine prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. The flu season is expected to pick up in …
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People work for decades with a hopeful eye toward retirement. But while many try to envision their retirement years as a blissful time of fun and relaxation, no one has …
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FROM RESTAURANTS TO REEFS: GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION’S OYSTER SHELL RECYCLING PROGRAM
by Publisherby PublisherBy: Sasha Francis Oyster reefs are a very important habitat in many estuaries, particularly Galveston Bay. They provide a unique suite of benefits as both a fishery and habitat for other aquatic …
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Today Texas City-La Marque Dentists for Education delivered dictionaries to all the third-grade students in the Texas City Independent School District. The dentists in the group feel that educating our …
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One in 10 adults have diabetes GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – Uncontrolled, diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other health problems and affects many. One in 10 Americans …
