Staff Sergeant Dave Jermark at Lunch Bunch
November 19. 2009

Guest speaker Staff Sergeant Dave Jermark presented pictures from his recent tour in Iraq to the crowd at Lunch Bunch on Thursday.

In the photo below he brought by an example of the size of spiders that are in Iraq. This type of spider is called a camel spider.

Click here for more information on Dave Jermark and to see the photos from his presentation.

Prevention & Treatment of the Flu
November 19. 2009

www.flu.gov - Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. You need two vaccines to be fully protected this year, the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine. The CDC is encouraging people to get both vaccinations.

Take these everyday steps fo protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw your tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you are sick until at least 24 hours after you no longer have or signs of a fever.

Learn More on H1N1 Flu

Learn More on Seasonal Flu

Granny is back in a short video titled, "Granny's Flu Tales Part I and Part II". She has some practical tips for preventing the flu and good, old fashioned advice for treating the symptoms at home.

Granny has some health tips for young and old alike. Be smart: take care of yourself and be healthy this flu and cold season!