Jul 7, 2021 | News and Events
Even as coronavirus was devastating populations around the world last year, doctors and public health officials noticed something else was missing – there was almost no flu. Many believe that measures taken to help control coronavirus also prevented the spread of...
Jul 6, 2021 | News and Events
Tom Mather, an entomologist at the University of Rhode Island and director of a tick awareness program called TickEncounter, said he’s seen an uptick in reports of American dog tick sightings and bites around the country this year. TickEncounter, which crowdsources...
Jul 2, 2021 | News and Events
Residential in-ground pools now number about 5.1 million, and home above-ground pools are estimated at 3.5 million, according to the National Swimming Pool Institute. During the pandemic, many families added a backyard pool for at-home recreation and relaxation. The...
Jul 1, 2021 | News and Events
Unlike last summer, this year there are many families and friends out and about for family fun. And that means food and picnics. But the excitement of the return of much of the fun does not mean we should turn our backs on safety when it comes to food preparation. ...
