The cool weather is coming, fall leaves are falling and pumpkin picking is only a few weeks away. It is officially fall. It is also the beginning of flu season. Before it comes into full swing, prevention is available to keep your body immune from the influenza virus. By getting an annual flu vaccination, chances […]
We are excited to announce the launching of our brand new website. The new site will be a place to look for updates and news about the chapter, announcements of meetings, details and information about our annual conference, and much more. Also new to the website is a blog section, where visitors will be able […]
The 2013 APIC Three Rivers Annual Conference is rapidly approaching. All of us here at APIC Three Rivers are very excited about the conference, whose theme this year is Solving the Problem of Infection Prevention. Registration is now open for the conference will be held on October 11, 2013 at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Canonsburg, PA. […]
Why should you wash your hands? Handwashing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Infections are caused by “germs” that can be bacteria or viruses that you pick up from other people or by touching objects around you. Some common infections that are caused by germs are colds, flu, and […]