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Dangers of E-Cigarettes, The

by JoEllyn Argabright

MF3475

The three-panel display outlines the problems of vaping and e-cigarettes. Most e-cigarettes contain addictive nicotine and other harmful chemicals and particles. Vaping can impair learning, attention, mood, and impulse control, especially in young people. 3-panel display, color.

Published Date: Nov 2019

Managing Family Stress During COVID-19

MF3506

The uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing disruptions in our family and work life. This poster-sized fact sheet suggests ways to help families manage stress. 1 page, 11 x 17, color. From University of Maryland School of Public Health, used with permission.

Published Date: Apr 2020

Essential Living Skills: Health and Wellness

by Debra Bolton

S134D

This curriculum helps participants understand the importance of essential health and self-care practices. Includes new evaluation instrument, which is also available in the PEARS system. 38-page, 3-hole punched; b/w with color cover.

Revision Date: Aug 2018

The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know, Postcard

by Erin Yelland

MF3405

The opioid crisis has swept across the nation at an alarming rate and affects millions of Americans. This postcard includes fast facts and tips for disposing of medicine and dealing with an overdose emergency. 5" x 7" card, 2-sided, color.

Published Date: May 2018

The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know

by Erin Yelland

MF3404

The opioid crisis has swept across the nation at an alarming rate. Drug abuse, dependence, and overdose affect the lives of millions of Americans. Given the severity of the crisis, action must be taken at multiple levels. One of those steps is education. This fact sheet explains what opioids are, the risks associated with them, and steps to take to address the crisis. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2018

The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know, 3-panel Display

by Erin Yelland

MF3406

The opioid crisis has swept across the nation at an alarming rate and affects millions of Americans. This display includes fast facts and tips for disposing of medicine and dealing with an overdose emergency. 17” x 27”, 3 color panels.

Published Date: May 2018

Sleep: Want It, Need It, Get It: Fact Sheet

by Donna Martinson

MF2830

Suggestion for routines and activities to improve sleep. Inadequate sleep is associated with medical conditions, lack of energy, memory problems and accidents. 8 p.

Published Date: Aug 2008

Indoor Air Hazards, Fact Sheet

by Mike Bradshaw

MF2787

Indoor air may contain molds, dust mites, other allergens, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, lead, radon, and tobacco smoke.

Published Date: Oct 2007

Oak Leaf Itch Mite

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2806

The oak leaf itch mite, Pyemotes herfsi, is a tiny mite that can cause itchy, painful bites in humans. Tips for identification, prevention, and treatment of bites that occur during occasional outbreaks in the Midwest. 2 page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2019

Sleep: Want It, Need It, Get It, Leader's Guide

by Donna Martinson

MF2829

Information for educators to encourage people to get a good night's sleep, with presentation suggestions, and outline of health problems associated with inadequate sleep.

Published Date: Aug 2008

Human Lice: Pests that Affect Human Health

by Ludek Zurek

MF2115

Lice are spread by sharing infested clothing, hats, hair brushes, etc. or as result of close physical contact with an infested person. Lice may be present in bedding, furniture, rugs, and other fabrics. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2006

Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

by Ludek Zurek

MF2571

The female mosquito feeds on blood of an infected bird. Horses and people are infected by a bite from an infected mosquito. Less than 1 percent of people infected develop severe illness. Most mosquito bites do not lead to WNV infection. WNV cannot be transmitted from person-to-person or animal-to-person. 8 p.

Revision Date: Aug 2012

Ticks in Kansas

by Ludek Zurek Patricia Payne Michael W. Dryden

MF2653

Controlling ticks is important not only because they are nuisance parasites of humans and animals, but because they are vectors of bacterial and protozoal microbial pathogens. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Jun 2004

Community Health Corner: Well Women, Fact Sheet 5

by Elaine Johannes Stephanie Gutierrez

MF3628E

This fact sheet includes information about the importance of dental exams, vaccines for older adults, and advocating for yourself with your healthcare provider. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2023

Spanish: Community Health Corner: Well Women, Fact Sheet 5

by Stephanie Gutierrez Elaine Johannes

MF3628ES

Translated into Spanish. This fact sheet includes information about the importance of dental exams, vaccines for older adults, and advocating for yourself with your healthcare provider. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2023