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BEAUMONT STUDENT HEART CHECK

Saturday, June 1
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heilmann Recreation Center
19601 Crusade St., Detroit, MI

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Due to the current Measles outbreak, it is recommended that children from 6 months to 1 year of age should receive an MMR vaccine early- now. Please be aware, your child will still need an additional dose of the vaccine after 12 months of age.

If your child is 12 months or older and they have received their first dose of MMR, they can receive their 2^nd dose now if it has been 28 days or more since the first dose. This will bring your child up to date with their MMR vaccine and they will no longer need one at age 4.

Measles Case Confirmed in Oakland County

March 13, 2019, Pontiac, Mich. – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed a case of travel-related measles visiting from Israel following a stay in New York. Individuals may have been exposed to measles at the following locations:

• Lincoln Liquor & Rx at 25901 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park on Friday, March 8, from 12:20 to 2:45 p.m.
• Jerusalem Pizza at 26025 Greenfield Road in Southfield on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Potential exposures may have also occurred daily from March 6 through March 13 at the following locations:

• One Stop Kosher Market at 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield
• Ahavas Olam Torah Center at 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
• Congregation Yagdil Torah at 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
• Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit at 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
• Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit at 15230 Lincoln Street in Oak Park

Additional sites of potential exposure may be identified as more information becomes available.

Vaccine prophylaxis is effective within 72 hours of exposure. In addition, Immune Globulin (Ig) treatment is effective within 6 days of exposure for high-risk individuals. Talk to your preferred healthcare provider to determine if Ig is right for you and if it is available. High-risk individuals include pregnant women and those who are immune-compromised (have a weakened immune system due to illness and disease like diabetes or HIV, malnutrition, and/or medications). Individuals born in or before 1957 are considered immune.

Individuals who were possibly exposed are advised to watch for symptoms 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, it is crucial to call ahead to the healthcare provider you plan to visit so they can take precautions to prevent exposure in other individuals.

Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air by a contagious person sneezing or coughing. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person coughed or sneezed. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:

• High fever (may spike to over 104˚F)
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
• Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin
• A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin

“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection.” said Dr. Russell Faust, Medical Director for Oakland County Health Division. “Immunizations are the best way to protect our families and communities from vaccine preventable diseases like measles, particularly in light of recent outbreaks nationally and worldwide.”

The MMR vaccine is available through some health providers, Oakland County Health Division offices in Southfield and Pontiac, and many pharmacies.

Health Division offices are located at the following addresses:

• North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
• South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield

The MMR vaccine is a two-dose series and costs $71 per dose. There is a $7 fee per vaccination, per client. The Health Division accepts health insurance, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, cash, and credit. VFC offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children. There are additional fees for credit card payments. No one will be denied access due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available.

For more information about measles, visit www.oakgov.com/health or call Nurse on Call at 800-848- 5533, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

For media inquiries only, please contact Dr. Russell Faust, Medical Director for Oakland County Health Division, at (248) 858-1410.

Recipe of the Week

From the taste kitchen of Dr. Sarah Laginess and Family

Honey-Ginger Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 (1.5 lb) salmon fillet

Directions

• In a large self-closing bag, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange juice, honey and green onion; mix well.
• Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. Turn bag gently to distribute the marinade.
• Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove salmon from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade.
• Grill for 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Notes:

• I had a large fillet and used a 9×13 pan for marinating.

 

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/29460/honey-ginger-grilled-salmon/

Recipe of the Week

From the taste kitchen of Dr. Sarah Laginess and Family

Avocado Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 large ripe avocado – cut into chunks
• 1 clove chopped of garlic
• 1/3 cup Panko crumbs or Almond meal to keep it Paleo and Whole30 friendly
• 1 minced Poblano or Jalapeño pepper optional but recommended
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss gently.
• Shape into desired size patties.
• Grill 4-5 minutes on each side on an indoor grill pan or an outside grill at medium heat or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees

Notes:

• I like to put my burger on half a mashed sweet potato and top with salsa.
• Could also consider adding fresh cilantro to the burgers when mixing the ingredients.

 

Source: https://laughingspatula.com/chicken-avocado-burger/#wprm-recipe-container-5656

Recipe of the Week

From the taste kitchen of Dr. Sarah Laginess and Family

Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls (Instant Pot)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tbsp cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 (16 oz) jar salsa
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

• Add the oil to the pot, turn on sauté setting, heat until the oil is shimmering.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes
• Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
• Add ¼ cup of broth and cook, gently scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any stuck-on bits and simmer for 1 minute.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken, beans, corn, salsa, and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle the rice on top and pour the remaining ¾ cup broth on top of the rice, but do not stir.
• Using the manual setting, set the pressure to HIGH for 10 minutes.
• When cooking is complete do a quick release of the pressure
• Gently stir everything together.
• Divide between bowls and top with the cheese and cilantro.

Notes:

• I use chicken breast in place of chicken thighs.
• I use brown rice in place of white rice.
• I use homemade chicken stock (recipe provided previously)

 

Source:      https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-instant-pot-weeknight-chicken-and-rice-burrito-bowls-248311