The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-03-19
NEGRO HEALTH WEEK

proclamation issued by Governor
Richie, Maryland will take part in
the nation wide observance of the
week of April to 10 as Negro
Health Week The celebration this
year marks the twelfth annual health
week arranged under the auspices
of the Tuskegee Negro Conference
and the National Negro Business
League with the assistance of fed
eral, state, county and city health
authorities and of various organiza-
tions notably those interested in the
improvement of the health of
mothers and children, the proven
ton of tuberculosis and other com.
municable diseases and in the
general Improvement of sanitary
conditions.
The program recommended for the
week has been carefully planned by
the U. S. Public Health Service and
has been published in pamphlet
form. The underlying theme il
More Negro Health Work" Spec
ial emphasis is placed also on the
establishment and maintenance Of
health habits by each member OF
every community.
Beginning with Sunday April as
Mobilization Day" with appropriate
services in the churches, followed
by community meetings at which
health talks are to be given, g
special subject is suggested for each
day. Here is the list
SUNDAY Mobilization Day Ser
vices in the churches. Community
meetings in the afternoon at which
plans for the week are announced.
MONDAY-Home Hygiene Day
Better. health through cleaner ane
more sanitary homes; balanced diet
better sanitation and disposal of
waste. Beginning Of annual cam
paign against flies and mosquitoes.
TUESDAY-Community Santa
ton Day. Annual clean up cam
paign; drainage Of marshes; pre-
vention Of malaria; and of other
communicable diseases.
WEDNESDAY-C hildren's Day
Health conferences for mothers and
young children; medical inspection
of school children; vaccination
against small pox; immunizatior
against diphtheria and against
typhoid fever.
! URSDAY-Adult's Day. Per
sonal health; health habits; health
examination for each grown-up.
FRIDAY-Special Campaign Day
tuberculosis clinics. Talks on What
Disease Is Most Prevalent in This
Community % go To Your Doc
tor: Don't Prescribe For Yourself. -
SATURDAY-P.I annin Day
The pamphlet contains sugges.
lions in regard to the appointment
of committees and the organization
of the program for the week. in such
way that the interest aroused il
personal and community health mar
be utilized in follow IN work al thy
yea ound. Copies of the namn'''e
mov be obtained by writ1"e to u
John S. Fulton, Director of tn
state Department of Health. II
West Saratoga Street, Baltimore,
The following Health Rp'es ar
recommended by the State Depot
ment of Health in convection wit
1 the observance of Negro Health
1 Week
KEEP WELL! OBSERVE THESE
RULES
l. Ventilate every room yor
occupy and let in as much sunligh'
as = possible. Sun-bake mattressef
and covers thoroughly once month
| Q. Keep your feet clean, dry
and we'll shod.
8. If you are an indoor worker
be sure to get recreation outdoors
a. Sleep in fresh air always; if
the open ii you can.
S. Hold a handkerchief before
your mouth and nose when yor
cough or sneeze and insist thai
others do so. Shake hands witt
others provided your hands arc
clean. -
s. Always wash your hands be
fore eating.
Z. DO not oyereat.
& Eat freely of fruit and Of
Ileatiy and coarse vegetables.
g. Fat slowly; chew thoroughly
10. Drink six to eight glasses o.
water daily.
| II. Evacuate thoroughly, reg
ularly.
~, Stand, sit. and walk erect.
10. Avoid contact with diseased
persons.
IA. Keep the teeth and gums
clean.
is. Work, play, rest, and sleep
in moderation.