Pools may be harmful to health Aug 30, 2009
We don t tend to think about our pools, said Michele Hlavsa, an epidemiologist in the healthy swimming program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Over the past few years, the CDC has received more reports of outbreaks associated with recreational water use at pools and water parks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Minn. experts give tips for healthy swimming Jul 3, 2009
experts give tips for healthy swimming ... As the big Fourth of July weekend approaches, the Minnesota Department of Health is giving out some tips on healthy swimming ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthy swimming. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Keeping the sickness out of the Splash Park Jun 30, 2009
People need to practice healthy swimming behaviors to prevent the germs from entering the pool. The Eastern Idaho Health District recommends the following. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
WCCHD promotes water safety May 29, 2009
The goal of this observance is to raise awareness about healthy swimming behaviors, including ways to prevent recreational water illnesses and injuries ... Everyone can help create healthy swimming experiences this summer by following these six healthy swimming steps ... For more information about healthy swimming, visit. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
McKinney: Healthy swimming practices promoted for Memorial Day weekend May 27, 2009
The week was meant to highlight healthy swimming practices and ways to prevent recreational water illnesses, according to the CDC's Web site ... Ways to promote healthy swimming practices include not swallowing pool water, changing diapers away from the pool, showering before swimming, taking kids on restroom breaks and washing hands after using the bathroom, according to the release. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Preparing for pool season May 23, 2009
SPRINGFIELD ; As swimming pools, water parks and beaches prepare to open for the season this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) director, is encouraging safe pool preparation and healthy swimming behaviors to prevent related illnesses during National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week ... Therefore, healthy swimming behaviors are needed to protect swimmers from RWIs and will help stop germs from getting in the pool in the first... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Burlington Board of Health urges 'healthy swimming' May 19, 2009
Burlington Board of Health urges 'healthy swimming ... You can choose to Swim Healthy by following the SIX PLEAs for Healthy Swimming. (Burlington Union, MA)
