hand-washing

LiveSmart: Hand Washing – Your Best Defense Against COVID-19

September 9, 2020

With cold and flu season looming, it’s important to remember that washing your hands is still the gold standard against infectious diseases such as colds, the flu and even more serious diseases like COVID-19. But do you know the proper way to wash? [...]

LiveSmart: Off to College – Helping Students Maintain Good Physical and Mental Health

August 14, 2019

Whether your son or daughter is entering as a freshman, or returning as an upperclassman, there are a few things you can do as a parent to help ease the transition back to school this fall. [...]

LiveSmart: Listen to Mom – Wash Your Hands!

December 6, 2018

Hand-to-mouth contact is the primary way many infectious diseases are spread, so proper and frequent hand washing is critical, especially during cold and flu season. [...]

LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. [...]

LiveSmart: Remember First Aid Kit, Immunizations When Heading Off to College

August 17, 2017

Along with their smart phones and laptops, students should bring basic first aid kits as another step toward living independently. And make sure their immunizations are up-to-date! [...]

NewsChannel 13: Journey Through the Body – Washing Your Hands

March 31, 2017

At Journey Through The Body, NewsChannel 13's Benita Zahn speaks with Kassandra Foley, infection control practitioner at St. Peter's Hospital, about the importance of good hand-washing. [...]

LiveSmart: Preparation Key to Maintaining Good Health in College

August 24, 2016

For most parents, sending their child off to college fills them with a mixture of pride and worry – how will they do without you right by their side? A good place to start is to pack the student a well-stocked first-aid kit. [...]

LiveSmart: Keep it Clean — Exercise Proper Hand Washing

October 7, 2015

You count on your hands every day to do your dirty – as well as your clean – work. In between the dirty and the clean it’s important to wash your hands. [...]

LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu

September 23, 2015

Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated. [...]

LiveSmart: Good Health for College

August 5, 2015

Although most college students are at their peak physical health, they still need first aid for everyday illnesses. Send them to school prepared. [...]