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06/11/2026

Before summer officially begins, plan ahead for work-related heat exposure and the potential for heat-related illness among your workers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e5Xty1

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

🚫 Food Myth Monday: Washing Raw Chicken Makes It Safer

Think washing raw chicken helps remove harmful bacteria? Think again.

Washing raw chicken, beef, pork, or other meats does not effectively remove bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. In fact, rinsing raw meat under running water can actually spread bacteria around your kitchen through tiny droplets that splash onto sinks, countertops, utensils, dishes, and even nearby foods.

This process, known as cross-contamination, can increase the risk of foodborne illness for you and your family.

✅ The safest way to kill harmful bacteria is to cook meat to the proper internal temperature. Using a food thermometer is the best way to ensure your food is cooked safely and thoroughly.

Remember:
• Do not wash raw meat or poultry.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces and utensils that come into contact with raw meat.
• Cook foods to their recommended internal temperatures.

Skip the rinse and trust the thermometer—proper cooking is what makes your food safe, not washing it.

06/01/2026

🌿 Nature is beautiful..... until poison ivy, oak, or sumac joins the adventure. 🏕

Spent some time outdoors and now dealing with an itchy rash? They can quickly turn a fun weekend into an uncomfortable one.

If any of these are putting a damper on your weekend, we're here to help!

🚶 Walk-ins Welcome • 7 Days a Week

📍3858 State Route 13 Pulaski, NY 13142
🌐 www.urgentcarepulaski.com
📞 315-298-2273

05/18/2026

Check for ticks after spending time outdoors— even in your own backyard. Tick bites can spread germs that cause illness, including Lyme disease, which is most common in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and upper Midwest. A few minutes of prevention can make a difference. Get tips to protect yourself against Lyme disease: https://bit.ly/notimeforlyme

05/18/2026

Above normal temperatures are expected to impact the state on Monday, with Tuesday possibly being the hottest day of the year so far.

Now is the time to prepare and to make a plan. Sign up for real-time emergency weather alerts for your area: dhses.ny.gov/333111.

03/06/2026

Este fin de semana, hay que adelantar el reloj!