Health and Humor

Fast Track to a Healthier You!

mendel — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:10:15 GMT

“Fast Track to a Healthier You”, is a special program sponsored by the Jewish Center of Teaneck (JCOT, Teaneck, NJ), Thursday night June 7 at 8pm. Three speakers from the Jewish Community Health Initiative (JCHi), www.JewHealth.org, will discuss... read more

Safety Advisory for Passover

mendel — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:51:17 GMT

Lead Poisoning: Crystal Decanters and Glassware, Glazed Dishes Print and Post the PDF of this Safety Advisory - Download and Share! Recommendations Crystal decanters should only store beverages during the seder or meal. Pregnant women, babies ... read more

U of Michigan, Monday March 26: The Obesity Epidemic: A Jewish Perspective

mendel — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:56:50 GMT

Dr. Mendel Singer will be giving a talk, "The Obesity Epidemic: A Jewish Perspective" at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Monday March 26 at 5pm, 1415 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor in the Community Lounge, room 1680. He will also be... read more

Jewish Community Health Fellowship at Case

mendel — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:12:15 GMT

In the fight against obesity and chronic disease, health promotion is getting renewed emphasis. The most efficient way to accomplish this is through community health methods that leverage existing relationships, infrastructure and resources. Every... read more

Don't Spread Shigella on Your Mid-Winter Trip!

mendel — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:17:18 GMT

As many Cleveland, Lakewood(NJ) and Brooklyn Orthodox Jews travel over the schools' mid-Winter break, there is the very real risk that the Shigella outbreak could spread to other communities. Traveling with small children adds various challenges... read more

Shigella Health Advisory for Cleveland

mendel — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:26:43 GMT

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health has issued a health advisory for the Orthodox Jewish community of Cleveland relating to the current outbreak of Shigella, a highly infectious bacterial infection causing diarrhea. As of Jan 20 there were 21... read more

The Obesity Epidemic - A Jewish Perspective

mendel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:15:46 GMT

Dr. Mendel Singer is available for speaking on obesity from a jewish perspective, in addition to the public health/medical perspective. The talk incorporates classical Jewish sources on eating and preventive health, as well as community issues such... read more

IER Approach to Health

mendel — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:39:00 GMT

How do we live healthier lives? Keep the focus on the ier, as in healthier. Step by step. Just do something, and stick to it. Start with something easy. I will be writing more on this at my blog, but I would like to ask you to share your ideas on... read more

Healthy Jews: La-briut!

mendel — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:54:03 GMT

My health blog has begun! You can check out the first post at the Cleveland Jewish News website. It is October and time to get your flu shot!

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Health Blog at Cleveland Jewish News

mendel — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:59:52 GMT

Our director, Dr. Mendel Singer, will be starting a health blog at the Cleveland Jewish News website. It is scheduled to begin on Friday Oct 7, and is called: LaBriut! To Your Health!

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