Water quality is not something people think about all that much, especially in developed nations. Though it can be easy to take water quality for granted in countries with ample regulation and sophisticated filtering systems, there are times when anyone, regardless of where they live, should take stock of the water in their homes.
On August 21, 2023, the United States will observe National Fentanyl Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl use. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than morphine and has been linked to an increase in overdose deaths in recent years.
Marching to the beat of a uniformed drummer, high school bands take to the gridiron this week to kickoff Friday Night Lights. Thousands of fans pack the stands at home and on the road during football season, and not everyone is there for the game. Hundreds shout it with pride: I’m with the band! This tribute is to drum majors!
Details about a young boy who died after becoming infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba have been connected to a Texas splash pad in Arlington. Tarrant County Public Health officials were notified that the boy was hospitalized with primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but often fatal infection. He died six days later.
During its annual prevention meeting in Austin, the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) selected Drug Prevention Resources to receive its 2023 Texas Prevention Organization of The Year Award. This award recognizes an organization that has made a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities through innovative, evidence-based prevention programs and initiatives.
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