"Osteoporosis" refers to a condition where bones become weak and prone to fractures due to a decrease in bone density. Bones are living tissues that continuously undergo a process of removing old bone and forming new bone. The amount of bone in our bodies increases as we grow, but it gradually decreases as we age. Particularly, women experience a rapid decrease in bone density within 3-5 years after menopause. When bones become weak due to osteoporosis, they can fracture easily, even with minor impacts. To minimize these risks, it is important to prevent osteoporosis early and manage it consis
Starting next year, when parental leave is taken for 12 months, the parental leave allowance will increase by 5.1 million won, from the current total of 18 million won to 23.1 million won. On the 8th, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that it would pre-notify legislation from the 10th until November 19th for amendments to laws including the Gender Equality Employment Act and the Employment Insurance Act, which include increases in parental leave allowances and support for replacement workers. The amendments contain major measures for expanding government support, such as increasin
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has issued guidelines on precautions and helpful information for consumers when purchasing cosmetics directly from international online platforms, in response to a recent surge in such purchases to prevent potential consumer harm. Products officially imported undergo inspections by domestic cosmetics distributors to ensure they meet safety standards. However, cosmetics purchased via international online shopping do not undergo such inspection processes, so it is recommended to purchase officially imported products. The following are precautions to consider
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on the 19th that the 2024-2025 seasonal influenza national vaccination program will begin on the 20th and continue until April 30th of next year. This year's national influenza vaccination program will be provided free of charge for children aged 6 months to 13 years, pregnant women, and seniors aged 65 and older, who are at high risk of severe illness if infected with influenza, in preparation for the potential influenza outbreak this winter. Children requiring two doses will start vaccinations from the 20th, while children need
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has developed separate "COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines" from the previous "Respiratory Infection Prevention Guidelines" in response to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases during the summer, following discussions with public-private consultative bodies. ◆ Please Follow These in Daily Life! ① Wash your hands with soap under running water for at least 30 seconds. ② Ventilate indoor spaces for 10 minutes every two hours. ③ Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve or tissue when coughing. ④ Wear a mask when visiting healthcare facilities or
The National Investigation Headquarters of the Korean National Police Agency has issued a warning about a new voice phishing tactic where scammers pose as postal delivery workers or couriers, saying, "A card has been requested in your name," or "You ordered a kimchi refrigerator; where should I deliver it?" to trick people. Below is a summary of the recent voice phishing scam scenario: <Impersonation of a Post Office Delivery Person> A scammer calls the victim from 010-0000-0000 and says, "This is a post office delivery person. Did you request a [XX Card]? Where should I deliver it?" If
Marriage immigrants, overseas Koreans, and permanent residents can now conveniently use automatic immigration gates and citizen screening gates for faster processing. To enhance passenger convenience, the Ministry of Justice has promoted the current immigration screening system. First, "marriage immigrants, overseas Koreans, and permanent residents" can use the citizen immigration inspection desks in addition to the foreigner inspection desks. Previously, marriage immigrants who entered Korea with their Korean children had to use the foreigner inspection desks while their children used the cit
As part of measures announced in the third meeting of the Central Accident Management Headquarters on the Hwaseong Arisel Factory Fire Accident in August, the Ministry of Justice has introduced a "Basic Safety and Health Education" course into the "Immigrant Social Integration Program" starting in September. This is aimed at filling safety gaps by providing safety education to foreign residents eligible for employment beyond the current mandatory occupational safety education scope, which only includes those under the Employment Permit System (E-9 visa). The main participants for this educatio
Recently, there has been a nearly sixfold increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide. The health authorities are increasing the supply of COVID-19 treatments and closely monitoring the supply of self-test kits. They also urge the public to adhere to preventive measures such as proper coughing etiquette and hand washing. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced that they had shared the COVID-19 outbreak trends and reviewed response measures in a joint meeting with related ministries, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Mold spreads easily in hot and humid weather, especially on carbohydrate-rich foods such as grains, beans, and nuts. Mold toxins are heat-resistant and are not destroyed during cooking. Even if the moldy part is removed, invisible spores or toxins may still be present, so it is safest to discard the entire item. Mold toxins are produced by molds and typically occur when grains, beans, nuts, and other foods are stored improperly in hot and humid environments. Ingesting these toxins can lead to various diseases, so special care is needed. If you ingest mold toxins, you may experience symptoms su
하남시가족센터(센터장 문병용)는 지역 내 다문화가족과 유관기관을 대상으로 통·번역지원서비스를 연중 운영하며, 언어 소통에 어려움을 겪는 결혼이민자의 안정적 지역사회 적응을 적극 지원하고 있다. 특히 자녀가 어린이집, 유치원, 학교에 재학 중인 다문화가정의 수요가 높은 ‘가정통신문 다국어 번역서비스’는 큰 호응을 얻고 있다. 해당 서비스를 이용한 사나***코 씨는 “자동번역은 빠르고 편리하지만 가끔은 부정확해 이해되지 않는 부분이 있다. 가족센터 통번역사는 문장 번역뿐 아니라 한국 문화나 말속에 담긴 의미까지 설명해줘서 큰 도움이 된다.”고 만족감을 전했다. 현재 하남시가족센터에는 일본어 전문 통번역사가 상주하고 있으며, 중국어·베트남어·영어 등 다른 언어권의 번역이 필요한 경우 서포터즈사업 및 타 센터 통번역사와의 연계를 통해 다양한 언어 서비스를 제공하고 있다. 통번역지원서비스는 전액 무료로 제공되며, 이용을 원하는 시민은 하남시가족센터(031-793-2993) 사업2팀으로 문의하면 된다.
지난 11월 15일, 하남시가족센터 모두가족봉사단이 ‘자원봉사자의 날(Honour’s Day)’ 기념행사를 성황리에 개최했다. 이날 행사는 2025년 한 해 동안 진행된 봉사단의 활동 실적과 성과를 공유하며, 참여자들의 노고를 격려하는 자리로 마련됐다. 먼저 2025년 모두가족봉사단의 연간 실적과 주요 성과가 발표되었고, 가족 봉사자들은 “의미 있고 성장하는 한 해였다”, “자신의 시간과 열정을 나누는 분들이 있어 감사와 배움을 느꼈다” 등 다양한 피드백을 나누며 서로를 격려했다. 특히 이번 행사에서는 모두가족봉사단이 함께 영화 ‘퍼스트 라이드’를 관람하며 가족, 이웃 간 유대감을 더욱 돈독히 하는 시간을 가졌다. 연간 활동 영상 시청부터 영화 감상까지 한 자리에서 경험한 봉사자들은 밝은 표정으로 행사를 마무리하며 높은 만족감을 보였다. 문병용 센터장은 “올 한 해 봉사자들의 헌신 덕분에 지역사회에 다양한 긍정적 변화가 있었다”며 “앞으로도 가족이 함께 성장하고 소통하는 봉사 활동을 지속적으로 확대해 나가겠다”고 말했다.
구리시가족센터는 12월 4일 구리시 여성행복센터 4층 대강당에서 아이돌보미 140여 명이 참여한 가운데 '2025년 아이 돌봄 지원사업 성과공유회'를 성황리에 개최했다고 밝혔다. 아이돌봄지원사업은 양육 공백이 발생한 가정의 생후 3개월부터 12세 이하 아동에게 아이돌보미가 직접 방문해 돌봄 서비스를 제공하는 사업이다. 이번 성과공유회는 한 해 동안 구리시 아이돌봄서비스 현장에서 활동한 아이돌보미들의 노고를 격려하고, 사업 성과를 공유하기 위해 마련된 자리이다. 행사에서는 성실한 활동으로 타의 모범이 된 우수 아이돌보미에 대한 시상식이 진행됐으며, 정서적 회복과 스트레스 해소를 위한 '힐링 프로그램'도 함께 운영돼 참석자들의 큰 호응을 얻었다. 윤성은 구리시가족센터장은 "한 해 동안 묵묵히 헌신해 주신 아이돌보미 선생님들께 진심으로 감사드린다"라며 "앞으로도 아이돌보미 선생님들이 자부심을 가지고 안정적으로 활동할 수 있도록 지속적으로 지원하겠다"라고 말했다. 한편, 구리시가족센터는 아이돌봄서비스의 전문성과 품질 향상을 위해 정기적인 아이돌보미 집담회와 정서 치유 프로그램 등을 운영하고 있다. 아이 돌봄 지원사업 관련 문의는 구리시가족센터 아이돌봄팀(031-55