Hearing is one of our most valuable senses, yet it is often taken for granted until damage occurs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 million adults in the U.S. have some degree of noise-induced…
Every year, thousands of infants die suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for babies under one year old. The good news is…
Public Health officials are closely monitoring an increased rate of positive and presumptive cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, within county schools. This illness is affecting both students who have not been vaccinated and some who have received…
Coos Health & Wellness is hosting community conversations May 13th & May 14th, 2025 in Coos Bay COOS COUNTY, OREGON. – Residents of rural communities are invited to be part of a community conversation about substance use disorder and stigma…
Caring for a newborn is a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when faced with prolonged crying. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) emphasizes that understanding infant crying patterns is crucial to preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)—a severe and…