HEALTH News, Jul 14, 2011

Lombard resident celebrates 100 years of life Lombard Argus Press Spectator Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:49 PM PDT Warmth and smiles filled the room as family and friends joined to celebrate Amelia Abbateâs 100th birthday last week at the LexingtonHealth Care Center of Lombard. The event was a milestone to say the least â Amelia is one of a small percentage of centenarians who have been fortunate enough to a live long, healthy life. Volley between NCMC and PVHS ends in a war of words Greeley Tribune Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:48 PM PDT Another volley in the war of words between North Colorado Medical Center and Poudre Valley Health System was fired Thursday as an NCMC Inc. official accused PVHS of planning to buy land for a hospital in Greeley. Pediatric Center of Excellence here for children Douglas Dispatch Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:41 PM PDT Open since June 6, the Chiricahua Community Health Center is proud to have one more facility to help sustain the good health in Douglasâ kids. The new Pediatric Center of Excellence is now open to take care of children and teens from 0 ââ 21 years old. Golf Tournament York News-Times Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:40 PM PDT YORK â The York General Health Care Services Auxiliary Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the York Country Club on Friday, July 29. Registration deadline is July 15. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Officials OK tax settlement pact Hopewell Valley News Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:40 PM PDT A settlement agreement of a tax dispute with Capital Health System was approved by the Hopewell Township Committee on Monday night. Philippine health department warns against use of geckos as cure for AIDS, impotence The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:38 PM PDT MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines warned Friday against using geckos to treat AIDS and impotence, saying the folkloric practice in parts of Asia may put patients at risk. To Your Health: Breast cancer drug effective as preventative The Ambler Gazette Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:33 PM PDT A drug prescribed for post-menopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer may also be a good preventative for women in the same age group at high risk of getting the disease, according to a recently released study. Letters for July 15 The Bryan-College Station Eagle Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:31 PM PDT Thanks for saving rescued dogs God's Little Creatures Rescue would like to thank The Eagle, Kingdom Animal Hospital, Aggieland AnimalHealth Center, Dr. Cheri Lewis and all the generous donors who came forward to help dogs rescued in Milam County ... More cases of syphilis in HRM Metro Halifax Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:30 PM PDT Syphilis is once again on the rise in HRM. Ten years ago there wasnât a single case in the municipality, but 18 cases appeared in 2009 and Capital Health officials declared an outbreak. It went down to 12 cases last year but now in the first six months of 2011 there have been 16 cases in HRM. âIn the first six months weâve had more than we did last year,â said Caryll Tawse, manager of the ... TN health coalition urges: Don't neglect patients in debt talks The Tennessean Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:30 PM PDT As the stalemate in Washington over the federal budget deficit drags on, 30 Tennessee organizations have formed a coalition to campaign for a caring approach and "soft landing" in connection with possible cuts in Medicare and Medicaid spending.

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