Tips to avoid ticks, mosquitos, summer woes
County Health Department urges residents to take safety precautions
The Chester County Health Department recommends create a woodchip or mulch barrier between wooded areas and yards to reduce the risk of ticks.
With summer in full swing, the Chester County Health Department wants to remind residents to take precautions inside and outside the home to avoid injuries and insect-borne diseases.
West Nile...
Dentistry gives back, helps the needy
Mission of Mercy helps nearly 2,000 to have a better smile
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentists on a mission.
Th first weekend of the month was a busy weekend for dentists in Pennsylvania. On Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, a special event occurred in Philadelphia. A dental Mission of Mercy.
This event, dubbed MOM-n-PA (mission of mercy in PA) took place at the Liacouras...
PennDOT: Help first responders ID victims
Two free programs make emergency data more accessible to those who need it
The Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information (ECI) programs help first responders get contact and medical data for citizens involved in emergency situations.
As national Emergency Medical Services Week winds down, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to encourage residents to sign up for two free...
State police offering free child safety-seat check-up
Technicians will assist parents with proper installation
State police from the Avondale barracks will be conducting a free child safety-seat check-up on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, police said Tuesday.
The event is being held in conjunction with the “Click It or Ticket” campaign and is by appointment only. To reserve a spot, call Trooper...
Why I belong to the ADA
Why patients should care if their dentist belongs, too
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Last week as I was traveling home from the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, I started thinking about why I have been a member since my first days as a dentist. I joined the American Student Dental Association as a dental student nearly 30 years ago and have been a member...
Fun Run/Walk to fund children’s auditory initiatives
Event to be held Saturday at Nemours Mansion & Gardens
The 5th Annual Hear We Go 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday on the grounds of Nemours Mansion & Gardens in Wilmington.
Refreshments, entertainment, and an education fair will follow outside the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Proceeds benefit programs related to hearing loss and hearing conservation in children.
This...
Teeth: a new source of stem cells
New research shows dental pulp could be prime source for tissue building blocks
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Stem cells have made news over the last 15 years. They have been the focus of much scientific excitement and much political controversy — and now it’s possible teeth could be a key source for these building block cells.
What is a stem cell? Simply put a stem...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April...
I bet you didn’t know…they were dentists
From grape juice to the OK Corral, dentists have made their mark in surprising ways
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentistry is a profession full of interesting (not the adjective my husband usually uses) people. I thought it might be entertaining to track down some of the more famous (infamous?) dentists.
Paul Revere: Everyone knows Paul Revere was a silversmith who advertised...
State attorney general announces Vioxx settlement
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane announces a settlement with Merck over the drug Vioxx.
Pennsylvania will get nearly $7 million to help fund prescriptions for seniors
Pennsylvania has reached an $8.25 million settlement with Merck, maker of the prescription drug Vioxx, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Friday in a news release.
After payment of attorney fees and litigation...
