Personal Protective Equipment Giveaway- Sat. Aug 1st, 2020

First come. First Serve.  Ask Pamela Harrell any questions about specialized equipment.  Please write the number of people served per household on the sign up sheet for future planning purposes.  Thanks.

Wait a minute: there is a rainbow

On Saturday July 25th, we are having our wait a minute: there is a rainbow session starting at 10am using zoom or by calling in.

At 10:00 am we will start with neighborhood check ins and resource information as well as plans and our next distribution as well as other organizational supplies.

Please have 16-30 year olds online as we would like to begin their plans for the community and steps to taking on roles of being mentored in leadership.

2.  At 10:30 am we will move into a board and leadership meeting.  At this point we will pause for for a couple of minutes to allow others to disconnect and for the leaders and board members to grab their notes and move forward with strategic planning.  If you are desiring to become a leader in training, please note that Dr. Calhoun will announce the next training session.

email: 5pnamil@gmail.com  for information.

HOKP sessions for young men

Please share with your groups what our partner organization is doing. A call is required to request the zoom number due to the nature of the calls.

Toothbrush Safety during COVID-19

How to help protect your family if you’re sick

How COVID-19 spreads

COVID-19 is a new disease and we’re still learning how it spreads. The virus is thought to spread when infected people sneeze or cough, and possibly by touching contaminated surfaces.1

It may also be found in saliva.2 So when you’re sick and brush your teeth, germs end up on your toothbrush. And if it’s stored in a shared toothbrush holder, germs can spread to other people in the house.

Tips for toothbrush hygiene

Not everyone who has COVID-19 shows symptoms, so it’s important to practice proper toothbrush hygiene even if you think you’re fine. Be extra careful if you have family members at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, such as older adults and people with serious medical conditions.

Here are tips to help keep your family healthy whether you have a cold, the flu, and especially if you contract COVID-19:

Infographic: Dental Distancing

• Social distance your toothbrush
  If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or think you may be sick, isolate your toothbrush just like you’d isolate yourself from the family.
  Avoid side-by-side storage – instead keep your toothbrush by itself, upright in a cup or other toothbrush holder, by your bedside table or in another separate area.
  
• Wash your hands before brushing or flossing
  Never touch your mouth or brush and floss your teeth before first washing your hands thoroughly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.2
  You can also use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.2 Make sure to wash your hands after brushing and flossing, too.
  
• Disinfect the handle
  After using your toothbrush, wipe the handle with a safe disinfectant. According to the National Institutes of Health, the coronavirus can live for 2 to 3 days on plastic, and it is possible to get the virus from touching contaminated surfaces.3
  The CDC recommends using a diluted household bleach solution, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants.4
  
• Don’t contaminate the toothpaste
  Be careful if you share a tube of toothpaste with someone else. Don’t touch the tip of the tube directly onto your toothbrush.
  Squeeze a bit of toothpaste onto a Q-tip or piece of wax paper, then apply it to the bristles. Remember, you only need a pea-sized amount.
  
• Never share a toothbrush
  Toothbrushes can still have germs on them even after being visibly rinsed clean.5 Though adults know better, make sure the kids aren’t grabbing for the wrong brush.
  Try color coding or writing each child’s name on his or her brush to help prevent swapping bacteria. Keep a watchful eye on youngsters during brushing – they don’t always have the best hygiene habits and could innocently spread germs.
  
• Trash your toothbrush after being sick
  Make sure to replace your toothbrush with a new one so you don’t risk getting sick again. If you use an electric toothbrush, just replace the head.
  Even if you’re healthy, the American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or sooner if the bristles look worn out. 6

reminder July 15th, 2020 tax deadline

GOOD MORNING, GREAT SERVICE AND HELP BEFORE THE TAX DEADLINE JULY 15TH, 2020. Reminder to file your taxes with our HR block partner. Where you can have HR block peace of mind in dealing with the IRS. Our partners are currently working out of the office at 6806 W. Brown Deer Road for the extension due to CoVID 19. The number is 414-357-7681 ask for Mr. Caruthers.

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