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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month   August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness month. Organizations like Cure SMA work diligently to educate the public about this genetically-passed disease that is the leading cause of death of infants up to 2 years of age. 1 in 50 Americans, despite gender or race, can be a carrier…

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Flood Preparedness & Safety Tips

 Flood Preparedness & Safety Tips 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Flood Preparedness & Safety Tips   Earlier this summer, I shared important information on how to prepare in case of a hurricane. I would like to revisit that topic in relation to another type of weather emergency with the potential to affect residents of the Coastal Bend: flooding. Given our community’s proximity to the Texas…

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Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips

 Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips   As one of the nation’s leading disaster relief organizations, the American Red Cross responds to thousands of disasters each year. While many might associate the organization’s outreach efforts with major catastrophic events such as hurricanes and wildfires, the American Red Cross reports that home fires represent approximately 90…

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National Parks and Recreation Month

 National Parks and Recreation Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

National Parks and Recreation Month   This year, the month of July has been designated as National Parks & Recreation Month. It is important to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining quality of life and in contributing to the physical, economic, and environmental well-being of communities. In the United States,…

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National Ultraviolet Safety Month

 National Ultraviolet Safety Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

National Ultraviolet Safety Month   July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of exposure to UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of skin cancer, which is the most prevalent type of cancer in the country. It is important to…

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