MENOMINEE—While progress has been made in recent decades in the effort to eliminate childhood tooth decay, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in five children in America still have untreated cavities. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an annual campaign by the American Dental Association that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of children’s oral health ... MORE.

IRON RIVER—Prevention is an important part of health care and oral health is no exception. Through a program of the Michigan Department of Community Health, many students at West Iron County Schools recently learned about proper oral care and had the opportunity to have their teeth safeguarded by long-lasting dental protectants ... MORE.

MARQUETTE—It is well known that smoking and secondhand smoke cause health problems ranging from cancer to birth defects, but recent studies have revealed a more covert threat from smoking, one most people are not aware of. This threat has been dubbed “thirdhand smoke,” and it refers to the residual build up of chemicals in cigarette smoke that coats walls, furniture, carpeting, clothing, etc. in areas where people smoke... MORE.

EWEN—The U.P. Association of Rural Health Services, Inc., is joining health centers around the nation in celebrating National Health Center Week 2011, which is August 7-13 this year. The national effort seeks to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers as local solutions. The theme of this year’s NHCW is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Serving Locally, Leading Nationally,” to underscore how health centers deliver a unique approach that targets health needs and saves taxpayer dollars ... MORE.