As Cases Arise, Schools Act to Ward Off Virulent Staph
As Cases Arise, Schools Act to Ward Off Virulent Staph
Washington Post - Some have adopted policies that include requiring gym equipment to be wiped down after use. In Arlington County , school nurses are giving information to students about how to care for cuts. Just beyond Northern Virginia , the Rappahannock County
Killer staph infections prompt calls for government action
WBIR - The bug can be spread by sharing a bar of soap or a towel, sitting on a changing bench or by using gym equipment with newly shaved legs. Public health officials are particularly concerned about people 65 and older because they have the highest rates
Testing for MRSA in Schools and Institutions Becoming Commonplace
WebWire - In general, surfaces that are likely contaminated with MRSA include: doorknobs, sink faucets, toilet handles, gym equipment, and shared desks or tables. “Our phone lines and scientists have been very active lately answering questions and providing
Fitness Together
Batavia Sun - We bought various home gym equipment that we never used. Finally we hired a personal trainer who came to our home." That personal trainer turned out to be Erick Dodendorf, the other co-owner of Fitness Together. Monaghan was looking to make a career
New castles rising in park
Connecticut Post - equipment and taking other security measures to prevent vandalism that occurred at the park last month. Vandals destroyed flags on top of the Castles equipment and vandalized benches, bathrooms and some of the handicapped-accessible gym equipment
In the Long-Term
Weekly Standard - So look for a long-term trend toward less satisfying, healthier eating, the sale of more gym equipment, and good years for sneaker manufacturers. Then there is the green revolution, which has been with us for some time, to little effect. But now the
Outdoor equipment arrives at area parks
Whittier Daily News - Unincorporated Azusa's Dalton Park has some unusual new playground pieces: an elliptical cross-trainer, a chest press, an "air walker plus" and other free gym equipment. The outdoor gym machines appeared at five county parks in recent months, and
Health: What you need to know about staph
Salt Lake Tribune - For older students, is gym equipment disinfected? Soap up! Clean hands help kids stay healthy Hand-washing is one of the best defenses against winter colds and flu. But it's not always at top of kids' to-do lists. Here's some advice
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