Letter: Tick infested areas
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The general public has been educated about the dangers and health risks associated with infectious tick bites to humans and prescribed medications like Doxycycline Hyclate to combat such illnesses as “Lyme Disease” and other diseases transmitted from ticks. Prevention is the key to avoiding the potentially debilitating effects these tick-borne diseases may impose on us. Children often like to run through the tall grassy areas in search of wildflowers or …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
May 19-25th is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week. EMS providers include Paramedics, EMTs, First Responders, Firefighters, Police and Dispatchers. As the recent tragedies in Boston and Texas have reminded us, EMS providers play a vital role in our communities. Our EMS providers are ready to respond to an unexpected illness or injury at a moment’s notice. They often must put themselves in …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Several weeks ago, I found myself shopping for a few odds and ends at the Big Y Supermarket in Greenfield. I had just paid for my groceries and was on my way out when this older gentleman who was bagging groceries stopped me. Apparently, he had noticed my veteran’s cap. He said, “Sir, thank you for your service to our country!” Now it …
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