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The Press-Dispatch Tips to prevent recreational water injuries graduation The Memorial Day holiday is traditionally the kick off to the summer season where people start to enjoy the outdoors in the sun and the water. As many will be heading towards the water for fun and recreation, State health officials urge Hoosiers to do so safely. Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week is May 20 to 26 and aims to raise awareness that each year, thousands of Americans get sick from germs in waterways or injured in places they swim. The goal of RWII Prevention Week is to raise awareness about healthy and safe swimming. "Everyone can have plenty of safe fun in the water this summer if they take some small steps while they are enjoying aquatic activities," said State Health Commissioner William VanNess, M.D. "Whether it's a public or private pool, a lake, water park, reservoir or other body of water, Hoosiers need to practice safe habits and personal hygiene in the water. Waterborne-illnesses are a risk, as well as accidental drowning and injuries." In the latest State mortality report from 2010, there were 62 deaths in Indiana due to accidental drowning or submersion. Some of these deaths could have been prevented. W hen swimming, be sure to have a flotation safety device, like a life preserver or a vest, nearby and always obey swimming rules at the pool, lake or other body of water. Do not swim where prohibited and never swim alone. State health officials say the best way to prevent recreational water illnesses from pools is to keep germs out. That can be accomplished by following these six healthy swimming steps: • Don't swim when you have diarrhea. • Don't swallow pool water. • Practice good hygiene—shower with soap before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. • Take your kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers often. • Change diapers in a bathroom or a diaper-changing area and not at poolside. • Wash children thoroughly with soap and water before they swim. If you have a private pool, always check the chlorine and pH levels before getting into the water. Proper chlorine (1–3 mg/L or parts per million [ppm]) and pH (7.2– 7.8) levels maximize germkilling power. Most superstores, hardware stores and pool-supply stores sell pool test strips for testing the chlorine. Health officials also caution Hoosiers of the possible presence of blue-green algae, also known as Cya- nobacteria, at many of Indiana's reservoirs, lakes, ponds and slow-moving streams where the water is warm and enriched with nutrients like phosphorus or nitrogen from fertilizers. Even though they may not be visible in water, many things that can harm you may still be present, and anyone in Indiana's waters should take some basic precautions, including: • Avoid water-related activities when temperatures are high and water levels are low. • Avoid coming in contact with visible algae while swimming, jet skiing or tubing. • Avoid swallowing or breathing in any water while swimming. • Avoid digging in, or stirring up the sediment in shallow areas. • Don't let your pet drink or swim in water with visible algae. • If your pet does swim, be sure to properly bathe your pet afterwards. • Always supervise children playing in or around water, as they are more likely to swallow water. Anyone who gets injured or who may be experiencing symptoms related to exposure to recreational waters, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever, muscle weakness or difficulty breathing, should contact their health care provider. pizza party Planning a graduation party? give us a call! order 6 pizzas get 7th free to allow for prep ead ti ah ! me Al-Anon meeting—Meetings are each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. Seventh St. in Jasper. For more information, call 812-887-0349. Bariatric Public Forum Jasper—A public forum for anyone interested in learning more about bariatric surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Arts Building Conference Center, located at 721 West 13th Street in Jasper. For more information, call Memorial Hospital's Bariatric Surgery staff at 996-0185. Medic First Aid®with AED Refresher Jasper — Medic First Aid® with AED Refresher is a basic training course in emergency care, designed for use in the business/industrial setting, and will be offered on Thursday, May 23, from 8-11 a.m. in the Community Relations Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Avenue in Jasper. Cost for the class is $40; class size is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call the Community Relations department at 996-2399 or toll-free at 800-8527279, ext. 2399. Free Screenings—offered by VNA Plus Home Care and Hospice. The next screening is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 from 9–11 a.m. at Williams Brothers Pharmacy in Princeton. The clinic is conducted by a registered nurse and also includes free blood sugar screening and cholesterol screening for $3. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call the VNA Plus Princeton office at 812385-8857 or 800-659-4862; or visit www.vnaplus.org. Boom Squad at Oakland City Library—The Boom Squad will be performing at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 30, at Oakland City Columbia Twp. Public Library. The event is free and will kickoff its summer reading program "Reading is our Thing." Children and adults are invited to attend the performance which is "more than a drum corp." for sure. Exhibition Game— catch an early glimpse of this year's Bombers Squad in an exhibition game against the Old School All Stars at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at League Stadium. All seats are $3. For further information, email the Bomber office at dcbombers@ psci.net or call 812-683-3700. Crossroads Baptist Church, Hwy 57, Oakland City—will be hosting a no price tag yard sale on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (Oakland City time). All items will be sold for donation only. 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