BETALBATIM CIVIC & CONSUMER FORUM (BCCF)
39/A, Nagvaddo, Betalbatim, Salcete, Goa 403 713
Ph. 2880332 29th Sept 2010
MONTHLY MEETING OF BETALBATIM CIVIC & CONSUMER FORUM
The monthly meeting of Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum will be held on Saturday the 2nd October 2010 at 5.00pm at St. Jude’s H. School, Betalbatim.
The issues to be discussed are the state of the utilities - Electricity, Water, LPG, Phones,Posts, Health, Bank, Gram Sabha, Garbage - going to the next level, 5 years of RTI, Computer training for volunteers and other consumer related issues.
Residents of Betalbatim are requested to attend.
Xavier Cota
(Convenor)
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Showing posts with label HEALTH. Show all posts
Monthly Meeting of Betalbatim Consumer Forum
The monthly meeting of the Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum will be held on Saturday the 6th March 2010 at 5.00pm at St. Jude’s H. School, Betalbatim.
The issues to be discussed are the state of the utilities - Electricity, Water, reduced LPG refill price, Telephone Directories,Posts, Health, Bank, Panchayat,Road Safety & Traffic Management, Garbage Recycling & Composting, attempted sale of cultivated paddy fields, RTI and other consumer related issues.
Residents of Betalbatim are requested to attend.
Xavier Cota
(Convenor)
The issues to be discussed are the state of the utilities - Electricity, Water, reduced LPG refill price, Telephone Directories,Posts, Health, Bank, Panchayat,Road Safety & Traffic Management, Garbage Recycling & Composting, attempted sale of cultivated paddy fields, RTI and other consumer related issues.
Residents of Betalbatim are requested to attend.
Xavier Cota
(Convenor)
10 Things to Do Before You Get Swine Flu
Swine flu is out there; are you ready?
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
The H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu, is expected to make many people sick this flu season. And if you're one of them, you're in for some serious at-home time, recovering and sparing other people from your germs. To make that time a little easier on yourself, consider taking these 10 steps now, before you come down with swine flu.
1. Make a backup plan. Let's say you get sick, or you need to take care of someone with swine flu. What's your plan for missing work, college, or school? Do you know your company's flu leave policy? If you're in school, how will you keep up with class work? Ask now, so you're not surprised later.
Swine Flu Outbreak: Get the Facts
Get the latest swine flu facts and information from WebMD, the CDC and other public health agencies.
Swine Flu Center
Video: Swine Flu Precautions
Swine Flu Symptoms
Can a Mask Prevent Swine Flu?
Swine Flu: 10 Things Not To Do
CDC Swine Flu Updates
World Health Organization
Swine Flu Slideshow
Like people, pigs can get influenza (flu), but swine flu viruses aren't the same as human flu viruses. View the slideshow.
© 2009 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
2. Butter up your friends. You might need them as a "flu buddy" to help out while you're down with swine flu, especially if you live alone. If your social network has thinned, bolster it now.
3. Bolster your flu supply stockpile. How are you set for tissues and fever-reducing medicines? Do you have a thermometer to check your temperature? Don't forget about liquids so that you stay hydrated. And if you choose to use face masks if you get sick and can't avoid close contact with other people, remember that each face mask should only be used once, not over and over again.
4. Stock up on comfort foods. Check the fridge, pantry, and stack of order-in menus. Stock up on those special foods that comfort you when you're not feeling well -- tea, chicken noodle soup, crackers -- whatever works for you. The last thing you're going to feel like doing when you get swine flu is grocery shopping.
5. Be good to your hands. Even if you don't get swine flu, you'll be washing your hands a lot to help prevent catching it. Treat yourself to a really nice soap or gel, and lotion, too. You'll be lathering up a lot, so leave your hands feeling good, not raw, afterward.
6. Stock up on DVDs and books. But don't select ones that need tons of concentration. You're going to feel pretty rocky with swine flu, so it's not the time to tackle War and Peace.
7. Know your risk. Pregnant women, children and young adults, and people of any age with a chronic medical condition (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease) are more likely to have severe illness from swine flu. Read about swine flu and pregnancy and swine flu and chronic conditions, and be swift to seek care if you come down with flu-like symptoms.
8. Dig out your tape measure. If you get swine flu, you should stay at least 6 feet away from others to help them avoid getting sick. Check out how far away that is.
9. Put your doctor on speed dial. Nothing personal, but unless you've got a severe case or are a high-risk patient, they'd rather you didn't just show up in their offices, spreading your germs. Call ahead first; you might not need to come in.
10. Know when it's an emergency. Most cases of swine flu have been mild. But there have been hospitalizations and deaths, too. Learn the danger signs and seek immediate medical care if they arise. Children should get medical attention if they:
Have fast breathing or trouble breathing
Have bluish or gray skin color
Are not drinking enough fluid
Are not waking up or not interacting
Have severe or persistent vomiting
Are so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and a worse cough
Have fever with a rash
Have a fever and then have a seizure or sudden mental or behavioral change
Adults should seek urgent medical attention if they have:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms that improve but then come back with worsening fever or cough
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
The H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu, is expected to make many people sick this flu season. And if you're one of them, you're in for some serious at-home time, recovering and sparing other people from your germs. To make that time a little easier on yourself, consider taking these 10 steps now, before you come down with swine flu.
1. Make a backup plan. Let's say you get sick, or you need to take care of someone with swine flu. What's your plan for missing work, college, or school? Do you know your company's flu leave policy? If you're in school, how will you keep up with class work? Ask now, so you're not surprised later.
Swine Flu Outbreak: Get the Facts
Get the latest swine flu facts and information from WebMD, the CDC and other public health agencies.
Swine Flu Center
Video: Swine Flu Precautions
Swine Flu Symptoms
Can a Mask Prevent Swine Flu?
Swine Flu: 10 Things Not To Do
CDC Swine Flu Updates
World Health Organization
Swine Flu Slideshow
Like people, pigs can get influenza (flu), but swine flu viruses aren't the same as human flu viruses. View the slideshow.
© 2009 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
2. Butter up your friends. You might need them as a "flu buddy" to help out while you're down with swine flu, especially if you live alone. If your social network has thinned, bolster it now.
3. Bolster your flu supply stockpile. How are you set for tissues and fever-reducing medicines? Do you have a thermometer to check your temperature? Don't forget about liquids so that you stay hydrated. And if you choose to use face masks if you get sick and can't avoid close contact with other people, remember that each face mask should only be used once, not over and over again.
4. Stock up on comfort foods. Check the fridge, pantry, and stack of order-in menus. Stock up on those special foods that comfort you when you're not feeling well -- tea, chicken noodle soup, crackers -- whatever works for you. The last thing you're going to feel like doing when you get swine flu is grocery shopping.
5. Be good to your hands. Even if you don't get swine flu, you'll be washing your hands a lot to help prevent catching it. Treat yourself to a really nice soap or gel, and lotion, too. You'll be lathering up a lot, so leave your hands feeling good, not raw, afterward.
6. Stock up on DVDs and books. But don't select ones that need tons of concentration. You're going to feel pretty rocky with swine flu, so it's not the time to tackle War and Peace.
7. Know your risk. Pregnant women, children and young adults, and people of any age with a chronic medical condition (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease) are more likely to have severe illness from swine flu. Read about swine flu and pregnancy and swine flu and chronic conditions, and be swift to seek care if you come down with flu-like symptoms.
8. Dig out your tape measure. If you get swine flu, you should stay at least 6 feet away from others to help them avoid getting sick. Check out how far away that is.
9. Put your doctor on speed dial. Nothing personal, but unless you've got a severe case or are a high-risk patient, they'd rather you didn't just show up in their offices, spreading your germs. Call ahead first; you might not need to come in.
10. Know when it's an emergency. Most cases of swine flu have been mild. But there have been hospitalizations and deaths, too. Learn the danger signs and seek immediate medical care if they arise. Children should get medical attention if they:
Have fast breathing or trouble breathing
Have bluish or gray skin color
Are not drinking enough fluid
Are not waking up or not interacting
Have severe or persistent vomiting
Are so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and a worse cough
Have fever with a rash
Have a fever and then have a seizure or sudden mental or behavioral change
Adults should seek urgent medical attention if they have:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms that improve but then come back with worsening fever or cough
Students can opt out of midday meal: Education minister
Students can opt out of midday meal: Education minister
TNN 8 September 2009, 03:44am IST
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PANAJI: Education minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate said this week that students will now have the option to choose whether they want to be
served food under the midday meal scheme. The decision comes after last month's incidents when students in two Vasco-based schools complained of food poisoning after consuming midday meals.
Speaking to mediapersons, Monserrate said that the assistant district educational inspectors (ADEI) have been told to gather data from school headmasters with regard to the exact number of students who refuse to consume the food served. He said that the number of schools which do not accept the meal and those in which some students do not consume it will be noted and the quantity will be reduced accordingly in order to avoid wastage.
Monserrate said that feedback will also be taken from these schools and students over the quality of the food. The inputs will subsequently be used to improve food quality. "The midday meal scheme launched in schools will be strictly monitored by ADEIs and nutritional officers. The parent teacher associations of schools will also be taken into confidence while supplying food items to the students," said Monserrate.
He further said that it has been decided, in consultation with the chief minister, that crash courses will be conducted for the self help groups supplying midday meals under the guidance of the home science college.
Monserrate said that in addition to the checks carried out when the food is served in schools, the Directorate of Education has been now asked to carry out random inspections of places where the midday meal is cooked by self help groups. All these decisions will be implemented by November, he assured.
He further told reporters that a proposal is also under the consideration of the state government for the preparation of midday meals in the respective school premises itself. The decision to introduce midday meals for students of standards nine and ten in eight remote talukas was also taken recently by the minister.
TNN 8 September 2009, 03:44am IST
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PANAJI: Education minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate said this week that students will now have the option to choose whether they want to be
served food under the midday meal scheme. The decision comes after last month's incidents when students in two Vasco-based schools complained of food poisoning after consuming midday meals.
Speaking to mediapersons, Monserrate said that the assistant district educational inspectors (ADEI) have been told to gather data from school headmasters with regard to the exact number of students who refuse to consume the food served. He said that the number of schools which do not accept the meal and those in which some students do not consume it will be noted and the quantity will be reduced accordingly in order to avoid wastage.
Monserrate said that feedback will also be taken from these schools and students over the quality of the food. The inputs will subsequently be used to improve food quality. "The midday meal scheme launched in schools will be strictly monitored by ADEIs and nutritional officers. The parent teacher associations of schools will also be taken into confidence while supplying food items to the students," said Monserrate.
He further said that it has been decided, in consultation with the chief minister, that crash courses will be conducted for the self help groups supplying midday meals under the guidance of the home science college.
Monserrate said that in addition to the checks carried out when the food is served in schools, the Directorate of Education has been now asked to carry out random inspections of places where the midday meal is cooked by self help groups. All these decisions will be implemented by November, he assured.
He further told reporters that a proposal is also under the consideration of the state government for the preparation of midday meals in the respective school premises itself. The decision to introduce midday meals for students of standards nine and ten in eight remote talukas was also taken recently by the minister.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION
Please have a look....This 5 min may save a life and lots of tears.....
You could save a life.
( SENT BY XAVIER COTA)
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R ..
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance)
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the party . Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions :
S * Ask the individual to SMILE ..
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg 'It is sunny out today').
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
NOTE : Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
A prominent cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
and it could be your own..
PASS THIS ONE.
--
--
Thanks & Regards
Firoz S. K
(AVERA ACADEMY)
MCSE,MCTS,MCITP,MCT,CCNA
Technical Head (Thane)
--
Ehson Golandaz
(Technical Head, Andheri)
(Avera Academy)
(MCP/MCSA/MCSE/MCTS
MCSE 2008/CCNA)
You could save a life.
( SENT BY XAVIER COTA)
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R ..
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance)
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the party . Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions :
S * Ask the individual to SMILE ..
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg 'It is sunny out today').
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
NOTE : Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
A prominent cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
and it could be your own..
PASS THIS ONE.
--
--
Thanks & Regards
Firoz S. K
(AVERA ACADEMY)
MCSE,MCTS,MCITP,MCT,CCNA
Technical Head (Thane)
--
Ehson Golandaz
(Technical Head, Andheri)
(Avera Academy)
(MCP/MCSA/MCSE/MCTS
MCSE 2008/CCNA)
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