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Need another reason to wear a face mask? Your own protection

  Need another reason to wear a face mask? Your own protection on  November 3, 2020  in  Community Health ,  Coronavirus ,  Infection Control ,  Infectious Disease  by  UVM Medical Center By Wouter Rietsema, MD, vice president, population health and information services, UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. At this point in the pandemic, we’ve learned that wearing a mask is the right thing to do because it protects the people around us. When we talk, cough, sneeze or exhale, facial coverings decrease the amount of infectious droplets that enter the air from our mouths and noses. I wear a mask to protect you. You wear a mask to protect me. Now, there is  growing evidence  that masks also provide protection for the wearer. In fact, studies show that some people who were infected with COVID-19 are still alive today because they wore a mask. So how are masks making a difference? They let  significantly fewer viral particles  get into your body, making it easier and qu
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Face masks

Good morning Cambridge families, this week we talked about playing our part to stop the spread of germs by social distancing. Another practice just as important in stopping germs is wearing a face mask. Wearing a mask not only protects the person wearing it but more importantly, it protects those people that need extra protection like infants, the elderly and people that have chronic diseases. But sometimes face masks are confusing. You can't always recognize the person wearing one. You can't see their nose or their mouth. Sometimes it hard to hear what they're saying. They can be uncomfortable to wear. The attached video is a social story that helps explain that even though people look different behind a mask, they are still the same person. Wearing a face mask is another way to play our part in protecting ourselves and others.

Social Distancing EXPLAINED by KIDS!

I Good morning Cambridge families, there's been a lot in the news the last couple of months about the importance of social distancing. What exactly does it mean and what part do you play? The attached video is about just this and it's explained by kids! By working together we can all play a part in stopping the spread of germs.

World No Tobacco Day is May 31

Dear CAMBRIDGE families, Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and public health and community partners from across the globe mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health impact of tobacco use and the most effective policies to fight back against the epidemic. The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2020 is on "tobacco and lung health." The campaign will increase awareness on: the negative impact that tobacco has on people’s lung health, from cancer to chronic respiratory disease, the fundamental role lungs play for the health and well-being of all people. This year more than ever the health impacts of smoking are that more concerning. Smoking is not only bad for the smoker but it causes air pollution which impacts us all. Please join with me and people from all over the globe in marking May 31st as a no tobacco day. Who knows, stopping for a day might give you the courage to quit permanently. For more information on World No Tobacco Da

Visiting the Dentist

Good morning Cambridge families, can you guess by looking at the picture what our health topic for today is? I'll give you a clue, brushing, flossing and eating healthy food are all important practices to keep these healthy. If you guessed teeth, you'd be right! Going to the dentist two times a year is also a must for healthy teeth . Click on the link below to join two brothers on their trip to his dentist. Visiting the Dentist | Everyday Learning | PBS LearningMedia

Tick Talk

Good morning Cambridge families, in the spring and summer months we spend a lot of time outside. You can enjoy the great outdoors but don't forget about the threat of ticks. Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease. Join Raji and Alex while they go for a walk and talk about what ticks are and how you can avoid them.

HealthBeat-Cut the Sugar

Good morning Cambridge families, as a follow up to Tuesday's lesson on the fun and health benefits of growing and eating your own vegetables, I wanted to share this video on healthy snack choices. By checking labels you can chose foods with the least amount of sugar and stay away from artificial flavors. By cutting the sugar in your food you can eat good things now so you can feel better later. Some healthy snack ideas are a bowl of yogurt, fruit and granola, a bag of almond and raisins, or carrots and broccoli with a hummus dip. What is your healthy snack choice? HealthBeat-Cut the Sugar | PBS LearningMedia