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SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS CAN REDUCE YOUR GERM EXPOSURE WHILE SHOPPING. CLASSES LEAN! SHOP C LET'S TALK ABOUT LEG VEINS {DR. HAWKINS} Presented by Obstetrician/Gynecologist James Hawkins, DO. Attendees receive a free microdermabrasion skincare treatment certificate. Free/REGISTRATION REQUIRED VALLEY WEST MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 815.786.3962 Dec. 11, 6 - 7:30 pm PATIENT PANEL DISCUSSION: LIVING WITH AN IMPLANTED DEVICE {DR. NGUYEN} When crowds descend on stores with visions of sugarplums or smartphones dancing in their heads, they come bearing plenty of germs. Luckily, you can take steps to avoid picking up a virus while braving the holiday rush. Presented by Cardiologist Paul Nguyen, MD. Heart healthy meal provided. SANITIZE ON THE GO Grocery cart handles can hold bacteria, so use a sanitizing wipe (either provided by the store near the carts or from your own supply) to clean the surface before you shop. Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you to use after leaving a store or walking through a crowd. Free /REGISTRATION REQUIRED KISH HOSPITAL ROBERTS CONFERENCE CENTER 815.748.8962 Dec. 12, 6:30 - 8 pm WWW.KISHPROGRAMS.ORG WASH THOSE HANDS Hand sanitizers help, but these products do not kill every harmful bug on your skin. Millions of germs remain on your hands during an average day, especially after you've spent time in a crowded public place like a mall. Wash as often as possible. • REGISTER ONLINE • FIND MORE CLASSES REUSABLE BAG SAFETY A study by the American Chemistry Council found nearly every reusable grocery bag contaminated with fecal E. coli bacteria. Follow tag instructions to wash bags after each use. Also, assign specific bags to specific tasks—use the same bag for meat or produce or prepackaged foods whenever you head to the store. Looking for more ways to stay healthy? Check out our classes and events at www.kishprograms.org. THE FIVE-STEP SCRUB 1 Wet your hands with warm or hot running water and apply soap. 2 Lather the soap across the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. 3 Scrub at least 20 seconds: as long it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice. ⁄ WINTER 13 3 3 4 Rinse hands under running water. 5 Dry using a clean paper towel.