SHARPS CONTIANERS Submitted by Melodie Touchette, Acting Health Director Good day Biigtigong Nishnaabeg! Did you know that Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaawgamig provides sharps container for you at no cost? Did you know that you can bring us your full sharps container at no cost?
Used needles and lancets (the needle that pokes your finger when you checked your blood sugars) can carry infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and other blood borne diseases. When placed into the garbage, it puts others health at risk because they can then be exposed to injuries from the needles. What do I do if I get a needle stick injury? 1 - Allow injury to bleed 2 - Rinse under tap water as soon as possible 3 - Call the hospital and inform them of a needle stick injury and let them know that you will be presenting to emergency. If you know the person with whom the needle/ lancet belonged to, it would be beneficial if you had a health history from them. DO NOT place sharps in the garbage and USE a sharps container. Come on over and we will gladly supply you with a sharps container. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 229-1836 ext.603 -Melodie Touchette RN
NIHB MILEAGE RATES INCREASED OCTOBER 1, 2022
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