Balancing Work and Home for Mental Health
Healthful work life balance is essential for mental wellbeing. Sarah Baila, associate professor at SIU Carbondale, notes stress from conflicting job and family demands harms performance and relationships. She urges flexible priorities, boundary setting, and practical tips for both work and home life.
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Sarah Baila
School of Social Work
SIU Carbondale
Southern Illinois Behavioral Health
Flu etiquette and the Emily Post approach to flu care
Anna Post promotes flu etiquette to curb spread in workplaces and social settings. The campaign, sponsored by Genentech, urges those with symptoms to seek medical advice, and offers practical tips for travel and daily interactions to reduce transmission. Some figures note flu peaks in January and February and that only half of Americans are vaccinated.
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Emily Post
National Foundation For Infectious Diseases
Susan Rehm
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Post
Neorce
Genentech
Roche Group
Emily Post Institute
Better 100 Calorie Snack Choices
Healthier 100 calorie options include pretzels air popped popcorn and nuts with labels under 0.5 g saturated fat and under 12 g sugar. Pair with low fat yogurt egg or cheese and add fruit or vegetables such as berries apples bananas carrots and celery with hummus for balanced nutrition.
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Ritz
Free cancer screenings offered to eligible women in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department promotes Stand Against Cancer offering free breast and cervical cancer screening for uninsured women aged 18 to 39. On site physician assistant Andrea Goodman conducts exams, with income under 250 percent of federal poverty level. Contacts provide eligibility and appointments.
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Jackson County
Andrea Goodman
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Jackson County Health Department
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