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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an extremely hazardous gas with no odor,
color, or taste. Carbon monoxide can be formed from incomplete burning of
gasoline, wood, kerosene or other fuels. In homes, carbon monoxide can build up
from poorly vented or malfunctioning heater, furnace, range or any appliance
that runs on natural gas or oil. Carbon monoxide is the most common cause of
fatal poisonings. It’s strongly recommended that all homes be equipped with a
carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
See links below for more information:
 http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/Air/fs/CO.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/co/basics.htm
Extreme Heat
Warm temperatures combined with high humidity levels can pose
a risk of heat-related illness and death. Extreme heat is described as
temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature
for the region and last for several weeks. Humid or muggy conditions, which add
to the discomfort of high temperatures, occur when a "dome" of high atmospheric
pressure traps hazy, damp air near the ground.
See links below for more information:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/injuryprevention/WeatherRelated/Heat.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat/
Flooding Clean up/Mold
Flood waters can lead to many public health concerns, such as
mold. There are some basic facts to remember that will help protect your
personal health and safety.
See links below for more information:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/DisasterHealthSafety/flooding.htm
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
 Repairing your Flooded Home
Lead Prevention/Poisoning
Lead exposure in young children can cause reduced IQ and
attention span, impaired growth, reading and learning disabilities, hearing
loss, and a range of other health and behavioral effects.Most exposures occur
in homes or daycares where lead-based paint has deteriorated because of
deferred maintenance or where lead hazards have been created through painting
or renovation done without using lead-safe work practices.
Prevention of lead poisoning can be accomplished by eliminating lead-based paint
hazards before children are exposed.Wisconsin's goal is to eliminate this
disease by working to make Wisconsin's housing lead-safe, and by improving the
detection and treatment of lead poisoning in children.
See links below for more information:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead
Medical Waste
Diabetic syringes are NOT allowed in the general garbage. People can purchase a
RED BOX (biohazardous box) from the locations listed below. For more
information about how to return the filled boxes to the provider please call
the specific location. Fees may also apply, contact your preferred location for
more details.
Sharp's Disposal Doc
Aurora Pharmacy
8348 Washington Ave 884-4030
2210 Rapids Dr . 633-0543
3433 N. Douglas Ave 639-5280
3900 Erie St 639-1611
Community Pharmacies (All Saints)
2405 Northwestern Ave 687-6570 3807
Spring St 687-8430
1244 Wisconsin Ave 687-2150
Walgreens
6125 Durand Avenue 554-1283
Nutrition
A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or eating plan.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy eating plan:
- Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
- Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
- Stays within your daily calorie needs
Below is a list of websites to visit for healthy eating recipes:
1. www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/RecipeIndex
2. www.cookinglight.com/
3. www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html
4. www.eatingwell.com/
5. www.forecast.diabetes.org/food-recipes
6. www.helpguide.org/life/fast_food_nutrition.htm
7. www.mypyramid.gov/
8. www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=537
Physical Activity
Being physically active is a key element in living a longer, healthier, happier life. It can help relieve stress and can provide an overall feeling of well-being. Physical activity can also help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lower risk for chronic disease. For health benefits, physical activity should be moderate or vigorous and add up to at least 30 minutes a day. The benefits of physical activity may include:
- Improves self-esteem and feelings of well-being
- Increases fitness level
- Helps build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints
- Builds endurance and muscle strength
- Enhances flexibility and posture
- Helps manage weight
- Lowers risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes
- Helps control blood pressure
- Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
Caledonia/Mt. Pleasant Health Department Walking Guide provides walking opportunities throughout the jurisdiction.
Walking Guide
Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease affecting the central nervous
system. It is transmitted from infected mammals to man and is invariably fatal
once symptoms appear. Human rabies is rare in the United States, but still
frequently occurs in many developing nations. The most recent case of human
rabies in Wisconsin occurred in 2004; the latest case prior to that occurred in
2000.
Rabies is almost always contracted by exposure to a rabid animal. The exposure
is nearly always through a bite, but rabies can also be transmitted if a rabid
animal scratches a person or if its saliva comes into contact with broken skin.
Because bites and scratches from bats may go unnoticed if a person is sleeping,
is very young, or is mentally incapacitated, a physician should be contacted if
a bat is found in the same room with a young child, or with a sleeping or
mentally incapacitated adult.
See links below for more information:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/Rabies/index.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/rabies
Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless radioactive gas that
causes lung cancer. Between five and ten percent of the homes in Wisconsin have
radon levels above the US EPA guideline of 4 pCi/L for the year average on the
main floor. Every region of Wisconsin has some homes with elevated radon
levels.
The only way to know the radon level in a house is to measure it. You can get
Radon test from local health agencies for around $5. Radon can be controlled in
any house.
See links below for more information:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph_beh/RadonProt
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/radon
West Nile
West Nile Virus or WNV is a disease transmitted by a certain
breed of mosquito. The bite of an infected mosquito can spread the virus to
humans, birds and horses. West Nile Virus can be fatal although most humans
that get bitten do not become ill and horses can be vaccinated.
See links below for more information:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/westnilevirus
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile
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