"Health & Wellness"
APCO Welcomes Reintroduction of Important Wellness Legislation, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act
April 20, 2023Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL), Norma Torres (D-CA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), along with several of their colleagues, reintroduced the Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 9-1-1 Act, or the ‘‘PROTECT 9-1-1 Act.”
Read full article2-Minute Tips to a Healthier You
August 7, 2022It’s no secret that working in an ECC leads to poor food choices, inconsistent sleep patterns, and sedentary habits. Public safety telecommunicators must be able to take care of themselves to care for others effectively.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Introduction of Important Wellness Legislation, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act
July 1, 2021Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL), Norma Torres (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced the Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 9-1-1 Act, or the ‘‘PROTECT 9-1-1 Act.”
Read full articleZetron Hosting Peer Support and Wellness Webinar for Public Safety Emergency Services Professionals
August 6, 2020Redmond, Wash., – August 6, 2020 – Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical communications technology, today announced it…
Read full articleLife Skills: When Should You Stay Home Sick From Work?
November 24, 2014If you wake up in the middle of the night with a fever, stomach ache or back pain, how do you know whether or not your symptoms justify staying home from work?
Read full articleLife Skills: How to Prevent Skin Cancer this Summer
June 13, 2014Staying out of the sun is one way to prevent skin cancer, but there are other sources to avoid as well.
Read full articleLife Skills: Reduce Processed Foods in Your Diet
April 24, 2014Once you eliminate processed foods and let fresh, unprocessed foods into your diet, you will feel and look better. Here are a few tips for incorporating fresh foods into your diet.
Read full articleWhat’s Your Flu IQ?
November 15, 2012Flu IQ Flu IQ Widget.Flash Player 9 is required.
Read full article9/11 Health Effects on Rescuers
September 7, 2011In The Lancet 9-11 Anniversary Issue, experts in a variety of fields reflect on the events of 9/11, with orignial research, review and opinion pieces on the short-term and long-term physical, mental and public health consequences of the terrorist attacks. The research papers report on not only U.S. domestic health effects but some of the international consequences.
Read full articleTips to 6-Pack Abs
December 28, 2010Belly fat is by far the most common reason people exercise and try to lose weight. Getting rid of belly fat isn’t something that can be done simply with crunches, though. You must work hard in several ways to burn off the fat and keep it off.
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