Hi, my name is Buddy and I am Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin’s new therapy dog. You probably know that Children’s Service Society supports kids who might be having a tough time dealing with situations in their life. I’m so excited because I am going to meet some wonderful new friends at Children’s Service Society in Racine, Wis.
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November 24, 2009 | Posted By Cathy Smith |
Wisconsin Poison Center
About this time every year, Wisconsin Poison Center begins to see a spike in calls related to food poisoning. Did you know it’s one of the most common illnesses in the U.S., costing between $5 billion and $17 billion in medical care and lost productivity?
Unfortunately, turkey is a prime source for salmonella poisoning. There are many simple ways you can protect yourself and your guests from food poisoning this holiday season.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when cooking Thanksgiving (or any) dinner is handling the raw turkey, then preparing the next menu item without washing their hands properly and/or using the same cooking utensils without sanitizing them.Â
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Tomorrow is a day to celebrate — National Adoption Day. It’s a day across the country when many children will be officially adopted into forever families. Here in Milwaukee, we will be finalizing a number of adoptions for children. If you’ve had the chance to take part in an adoption finalization, I can tell you it’s very personal and incredibly special. Not unlike the birth of a child or a wedding, it is a moment that changes the lives of children and their new families — forever.
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