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Important MED Notice: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Serious mental health challenges can affect anyone and can often seem to appear suddenly. In too many cases, particularly around the holiday season, these challenges (more…)
Read MoreSeasonal Healthy Tips I Tips Saludables para la Temporada
As on previous occasions, taking into account the clinical cases observed in the HU and in context with the epidemiological data reported by the Ministry (more…)
Read MoreJune National Health Observances: Alzheimer’s Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, and HIV Testing
Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that support our mission to improve health across the nation. This month we are raising awareness (more…)
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month – May 1 – 31, 2023
May is mental health awareness month. It was first observed in 1949 by Mental Health America (https://mhanational.org/) to spread the word that mental health is (more…)
Read MoreProtect yourself and your family from mosquito bites
Use insect repellent Find the right insect repellent for you by using EPA’s search tool. Tips for babies and children Tips for everyone Natural insect repellents (more…)
Read MoreChikungunya
For full information in English about Chikungunya, please click the link below: Chikungunya virus | CDC El virus Chikungunya es un alfavirus transmitido por mosquitos (more…)
Read MoreChikungunya Virus
Chikungunya virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of infection are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may (more…)
Read MoreUsing Insect Repellents Safely and Effectively
Most apparent repellency failures with DEET are due to misapplications, so care should be taken to apply it thoroughly and to reapply when necessary. This (more…)
Read MoreMental Health Update – Preparing for the Holidays (For Expats)
The holidays can be an exciting, joy filled time for many, but it is important to recognize that the holidays can also be one of (more…)
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