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Spray schedule for May

Spray schedule for May

The Shelby County Health Department (SCDH) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) within the areas of ZIP codes 38018, 38104, and 38109. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been previously found in ZIP codes 38116, 38122, 38127, 38133, 38125, 38017, and 38141.

Since April the SCHD Vector Control Program has treated areas by applying larvicides to standing bodies of water. As an additional precaution, the SCHD will also conduct truck mounted spraying of EPA approved insecticides weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, May 14

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38108, 38111, 38112, 38117, 38120, 38122, 38128, 38134

Wednesday, May 15  

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38053, 38133, 38135

Thursday, May 16  

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is in the running to win a grant for its Meals on Wheels program, but the nonprofit needs your help to win.

According to MIFA, Memphis was declared the hunger capital of the country in 2011.

The Meals on Wheels program delivers 1,800 hot lunches each day to seniors in the community who are unable to leave their homes.

Now, MIFA is one of several nonprofits competing for a grant from FedEx.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, FedEx is sponsoring a Global Month of Service.  The shipping giant is encouraging its own team members to team up with nonprofits to make a difference in their communities.

The "Friends of the MIFA Maniacs" are hoping for your votes in order to give the Meals on Wheels program a boost so it can make an even bigger impact on the Memphis community.

Planned Parenthood presents workshops for teens at Raleigh Branch Library

Planned Parenthood’s sexual health educators are presenting two workshops especially for teenagers at the Raleigh Branch Library, 3157 Powers Road, Memphis, TN, 38128. The workshops are free and no registration is required. Teens may attend just one or both sessions.

  • Abstinence 101
    Tuesday, April 16th, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    A skills-based class designed to help teens develop healthy relationships by setting their own boundaries and communicating those boundaries with peers and partners

  • Your Choice – Decisions for Life
    Tuesday, April 23rd, 4 p.m. tp 5 p.m.
    A workshop about using condoms that covers correct condoms use, facts and myths about condoms 

For more information about Planned Parenthood’s sexual health education programs and health center services, please visit www.plannedparenthood.org/memphis/.

 

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

Valentine's Day competition calls hospitals to sign up organ donors

Valentine's Day competition calls hospitals to sign up organ donors

Hospitals across the Memphis area are competing in the second annual 'Show Me Your Heart' Competition on Valentine's Day.

The Mid-South Transplant Foundation is sponsoring the competition where 14 hospitals compete to sign up people to the organ donor registry, and see how many hospital staff members and visitors are currently registered donors. 

The hospital with the most registered donors and the hospital who registers the most new donors that day will each receive trophies from Mid-South Transplant Foundation.

A booth will be set up in each hospital in the lobby or cafeteria. MSTF staff members and volunteers will be at the booth to answer any questions.  They will also offer a heart shaped candy to all who show their heart or organ donor on their driver’s license or register as an organ and tissue donor during the event that day.

Here's this list of participating hospitals:

Kroger offers 750 flu shots during clinic

Kroger offers 750 flu shots during clinic

With more than a dozen deaths in Arkansas and widespread cases reported in Tennessee and Mississippi, it's not too late to get a flu shot.

Six Mid-South-area Kroger locations hosted a flu super clinic Thursday.

As far as health goes, Andy Daltroff doesn't want his luck to run out.

"I just figured it was better safe than sorry at this point," said Daltroff.

Especially since he knows people who've already had bouts with this year's flu.

"I've got about 30 guys working for me and I had one out last week. He said he was wanting to come back to work a little early. I said, no, I don't want you in the hospital. He said, he already went. There was a 12 to 15 hour wait," said Daltroff.

Doctors said the season may not have hit its peak yet.

The Shelby County Health Department has been suggesting the flu shot for months.