Are you prepared for it?

Last week you may have heard a handful of sirens for tornado drills or perhaps you participated in a fire drill. This was all due to Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week. This past week sheds light on the many emergency situations that may arise when having to deal with weather-related situations.

It's good to take part in exercises that will prepare you for severe weather. Ohio has been known to be subjected to tornados, flooding, thunder and lighting, power outages, high temperatures, and general winter weather. In case of any of these situations, be sure to take the correct shelter and precautions to ensure your safety. Don't forget about your pets either!

Emergencies can happen inside your home too! Every year, more than 2,500 people die from home fires. Having a plan in case of a fire breaking out is always a good idea! Some good tips are:

-Find two ways to get out of each room just in case your primary escape is blocked.
-Make sure that windows are not stuck and that screens can be taken out quickly.
-Practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark with your eyes closed.

Remember, emergencies can happen at any moment. If you stay ready, then you won't have to get ready.

Links to help you get prepared:

-To see OACHC's Emergency Preparedness Resources for health centers, click here!
-Also, you can contact Ashley Ballard at aballard@ohiochc.org if you have any questions!
-National Weather Service Safety Tips: www.weather.gov/safety
-Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness: www.weathersafety.ohio.gov
-National Safety Council, Emergency Preparedness: www.nsc.org
-Plan Ahead for Disasters: www.ready.gov
-CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: emergency.cdc.gov/

2019 Annual Conference

Thank you for joining us for our largest event of the year!

Our wonderful OACHC Team made this event run smoothly and effortlessly!

The speakers brought a wide variety of knowledge, information, and tools to our conference for everyone partake in.

Exhibitors and sponsors interacted with attendees and provided a wide range of details about their company.

There was music, magic and an amazing time was had at our reception!

And, all of our attendees made this 2019 Annual Conference special and unforgettable! Thank you for attending and we can't wait to see you next year!

We are currently accepting speaker abstracts for our
Fall Operations Conference, submit one here:
www.ohiochc.org/abstract

Also, see even more highlights from this conference on our You Tube Channel!

Colorectal Cancer

What is Colorectal Cancer?

This is a type of cancer that forms in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine. Signs that you may have this type of cancer include changes in bowel movements, weight loss, exhaustion and or blood in your stool. People of all ages are at risk for colorectal cancer. There are specific risk factors that can increase your odds of having colorectal cancer including smoking, obesity, consuming alcohol as well as red meat and processed meat. 

It is recommended that Colorectal Cancer screenings be done starting at the age of 50 if not sooner. If you have a family history or are at a higher risk of having Colorectal Cancer, consult with your primary care physician as to when screenings should occur. 

There are several ways you can be screened for Colorectal Cancer. These methods include:

- Colonoscopy
- Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT or iFBOT)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Virtual Colonoscopy using x-rays
- Stool DNA
- Double Contrast Barium Enema

Learn more about these tests here!

More and more people have been getting screened for Colorectal Cancer over the past few years and as information an awareness continues to spread, screenings will increase as well. Check out the links below to find out all you need to know about Colorectal Cancer.

• CDC Quick Facts
• Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign
• An Overview of Colorectal Cancer
• Raise Awareness