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January is National Radon Awareness Month

January is National Radon Awareness Month Testing for Radon The only way to know what the radon level is in your home is to test your house for it.   Tests should be performed in the lowest lived-in area of the house and should be approved by National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).   To get a FREE radon test go t...

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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

  January is Cervical Health Awareness Month   Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives, yet...   11% of women living in the United States report that they do not have their regular Pap test screenings. In the United States, about 10,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and approximately 3,700 women die each year from this disease. High-Risk HPV Types are directly related to cervical cancer, yet many women are ...

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Turkey Safety Tips

  Let’s talk turkey.   Whether you are preparing your first bird – or your 21st – there are a few things to keep in mind to prevent food-related illness from spoiling your holiday fun.   One of the first steps is thawing your turkey right: In your refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave oven. To thaw in the fridge, you’ll need about 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.   If you're cooking a big bird, pla...

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