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About Us Calendar of Events Communicable Diseases Data & Statistics Emergency Planning & Response Environmental Diseases & Concerns Grant Awards Health Education Home Care for the Family Links Look at Us Press Release Services & Clinics Wellness FREE PERSONAL  HEALTH ASSESSMENT    What's your score?  Disponible tambien en espanol.      May is... Mental Health Month For more than 60 years, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. This year's theme is Pathways to Wellness. To learn more go to: Mental Health Month: Pathways to Wellnes ***** Healthy Vision Month Healthy Vision Month is designed to elevate vision as a health priority for the Nation. Millions of people living in the United States have undetected vision problems, eye diseases, and conditions. To learn more about educating people in your community about the importance of comprehensive dilated eye exams in maintaining eye health and preserving sight. Healthy Vision Program *****  National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers and others about these diseases. It's easy for you to celebrate with us! AAFA invites you to use AAFA resources and tools to bring healthy messages to work, school and home. National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Vital Statistics Birth Data Vital Statistics Death Data Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Health Concerns about Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are alerting the public to an emerging national concern regarding misuse of pesticides to treat infestations of bed bugs and other insects indoors. Some pesticides are being applied indoors even though they are approved only for outdoor use. Even pesticides that are approved for indoor use can cause harm if over applied or not used as instructed on the product label.   ATSDR warns that outdoor pesticides should not be used indoors under any circumstances. Homeowners and applicators should always carefully read the product label to make sure that:   *    it has an EPA registration number *        it is intended for indoor use *        it is effective againist bed bugs (the label should say it is meant to be used to treat your home for bed  bugs) *        you know how to properly mix the product (if a concentrate) and where and how to apply it safely within the home.   Consumers should also be aware of recent cases where licensed and unlicensed pest control applicators illegally sprayed outdoor pesticides indoors to control bed bugs. In some cases, these pesticides were found at levels that harmed or could have harmed people's health. In some cases, residents were relocated until their homes could be decontaminated. Preventing Exposure to Pesticides 1. Make sure you are treating the right pest. Many pests look alike. Before using any pesticides, confirm that your infestation is actually from bed bugs. Some products are specific to an insect, and won't work if used on any other insect. 2. Do not use pesticides indoors if they are intended for outdoor use. The label on the product will tell you whether it can be used indoors. 3. Use a pest control expert if you hire someone to treat your home for a pest problem.Treating bed bugs is very challenging. If you choose to hire someone to treat your home, an experienced pest management professional can help you treat the infestation effectively 4. If you buy over-the-counter pesticide products to apply yourself, be sure *         the product is in unopened, original pesticide containers *         the containers are labeled, and *         the containers have an EPA registration number.   If you feel you have been overexposed to a pesticide or feel sick after a pesticide has been used in your home, consult your doctor or a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. 5. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PRODUCT LABEL. The label will tell you which bugs the product will kill, how to mix the product, and where and how to apply the product.   Treating an infestation: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)   How can bed bugs be treated safely? Like lice infestations, bed bugs are best treated using a combination of practices, such as inspection, monitoring, reducing clutter, using physical barriers, and carefully applying pesticides if needed. This type of comprehensive pest control strategy is called integrated pest management? (IPM). This approach includes vigilant activities by homeowners and renters, such as:   * checking luggage and clothes when returning from a trip or buying second hand clothing, mattresses, or furniture; * thoroughly inspecting infested areas and the surrounding living space; * reducing clutter where bed bugs can hide; installing encasements on box springs, mattresses and pillows, and using interceptors under bed posts and furniture legs; * aggressively cleaning infested areas and clothing, in conjunction with professional heat/steam or cold treatments of baseboards and other belongings; * carefully using pesticides approved for indoor use on bed bugs (see http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/bedbug/ for a list of EPA-approved pesticides), or hiring pest management professional.   DO NOT USE BLEACH in areas where you have treated your home with a pesticide. Bleach can convert some pesticides to more toxic forms that could result in harmful exposures to your family. See the following links and for more information on how to effectively treat bed bug infestations:   *         Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs *         National Pesticide Information Center: http://www.npic.orst.edu/pest/bedbug.html   Important phone numbers and Web sites If you believe you or a family member has become ill from a pesticide exposure: Call your local poison control center: 1-800-222-1222, your local hospital emergency room, or the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378. You can also call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information Line at 1-800-CDC-INFO for information about pesticides.       ? 2007 SE District Health Dept All Rights Reserved  Disaster Volunteers If you are interested in volunteering during a disaster please fill out the application below or go to to Region V's website for more information. Application Region V Resources Smoke Free Housing Agencies in Southeast District Health Department District. Auburn Housing Agency 1017 H St Auburn, Ne 68305 402-274-4525 ***** Falls City Housing Agency 800 E 21st St Falls City, Ne 68355 402-245-4204 ***** Golden Acres Apartments 304 Lawton St Cook, Ne 68329 402-864-2501 ***** Humboldt Housing Parkview Heights Addition 626 Parkview Dr. Humboldt, NE 68376 402-862-3201 ***** Nebraska City Housing Agency 200 N 3rd Nebraska City, Ne 68410 402-873-5451 ***** Syracuse Housing Agency 990 Walnut Syracuse, Ne 68446 402-269-2851 ***** Tecumseh Housing Agency 800 Broadway Tecumseh, Ne 68450 402-335-2866