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Dec 23, 2019, 09:51 AM
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Mitch Markovich, RN
Vaccines and the diseases they prevent are a very important part of your health care. This article lists and explains some of the more recommended vaccines for adults throughout their lives.
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Nov 14, 2019, 11:02 AM
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Aug 23, 2019, 16:47 PM
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Aug 15, 2019, 15:52 PM
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Apr 12, 2019, 11:05 AM
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Mitch Markovich
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Mar 28, 2019, 10:39 AM
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Ryan Walters
Expanding the Tribe’s presence on Fidalgo Bay, the Samish Indian Nation’s Health and Human Services Department is moving into a new space adjacent to Cap Sante Marina and Seafarers’ Memorial Park in Anacortes.
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Dec 13, 2018, 16:43 PM
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Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have smart home? You could remotely change the temperature in your house, you could tell your lights to come on, or ask your refrigerator if you need to get milk at the grocery store, all from your smart home device or smartphone. You could play video games and access all your streaming services from one device, or know who is at your door from your connected doorbell.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is introducing these features into our homes by rapidly applying connectivity to everyday appliances and home features. As IoT devices become a part of our daily lives, and likely will become part of many more homes as holiday gifts, we need to take a look at the security risks and privacy concerns this smart technology introduces into our lives.
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Oct 3, 2018, 11:14 AM
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Mitch Markovich, RN
For the 2018-2019 influenza season, the CDC recommends routine annual vaccination with any licensed age-appropriate flu vaccine for all persons 6 months and older who do not have contraindications. Yearly vaccination is the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from seasonal influenza.
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Sep 27, 2018, 13:52 PM
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The 15th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is almost here! October 1st will kick off this month-long campaign devoted to ensuring everyone has the resources they need to stay safe online.
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Sep 11, 2018, 15:23 PM
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We all know it happens – computers crash, malware infects them, or somebody downloads that cool, new program that crashes everything! While there are many tips and tricks of great value for preventing your devices and data from being compromised, it is important to also have a backup of your information in case something goes wrong!
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Aug 9, 2018, 14:09 PM
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We all know it happens – computers crash, malware infects them, or somebody downloads that cool, new program that crashes everything! While there are many tips and tricks of great value for preventing your devices and data from being compromised, it is important to also have a backup of your information in case something goes wrong!
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Jul 19, 2018, 11:06 AM
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Samish Public Health Services
There have been several FDA and CDC warnings recently. These include Kellog's Honey Smacks cereal, an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis related to McDonald's salads, and a salmonella warning regarding raw turkey products.
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Jul 6, 2018, 23:59 PM
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This month, in partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance, we aim to provide some valuable tips on staying cyber safe while heading on a summer vacation. Whether you are out exploring or relaxing, it is important to strive to be as secure as possible with your digital devices and information.
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Jun 19, 2018, 11:18 AM
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Mitch Markovich
With summer now officially here and the temperatures heating up, no doubt your thoughts are turning to summer outdoor activities. Here are some suggestions to help you stay safe and healthy while enjoying the warm weather this summer:
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Jun 18, 2018, 23:59 PM
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When a user falls for a phishing message, the malicious actor achieves their purpose of getting the victim to hand over sensitive information such as login names and passwords. Though we count on technologies and controls to minimize threats, phishing exploits users through social engineering, which allows the malicious actors to side step these protections.
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May 14, 2018, 16:30 PM
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While spring cleaning your home and, if you’re like me, the top of your desk, consider also cleaning up your information footprint. Your information footprint is how much information about you is recorded and available in both digital and paper formats.
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Apr 19, 2018, 15:41 PM
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Many people may not consider their connected devices to be a security threat, but they absolutely can be. One of the issues with such devices is that many of them do not come configured with security in mind and connecting an unsecure device to your network is like leaving the back door to your house unlocked as it gives attackers access to your personal information.
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Mar 23, 2018, 09:49 AM
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Mitch Markovich
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Mar 22, 2018, 10:35 AM
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Mitch Markovich
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. Read about shingles vaccinations in this blog post.
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Mar 16, 2018, 21:59 PM
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Though Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” an updated version for the current day would need to include tax scams.
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