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Jul 16, 2011

HEALTH News, Jul 16, 2011

Yakima Herald-Republic Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:46 PM PDT
YAKIMA -- Screenings for diabetes and blood pressure, mammography and prenatal care will be provided through a women's wellness workshop today at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Yakima.
To Your Health: Breast cancer drug effective as preventative
The Ambler Gazette Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:38 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.
Final portion of UNT mental health study presented to county
McKinney Courier-Gazette Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:37 PM PDT
MCKINNEY - The final phase of the University of North Texas' (UNT) three part mental health study has been completed and while the county ranks better than most in terms of quality of life, the study showed the county's mental health services overall could use an upgrade.
Pediatric Center of Excellence here for children
Douglas Dispatch Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:36 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.
Rural Health Clinic losing critical staff
Kern Valley Sun Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:31 PM PDT
Susan BarrKern Valley Sun The July 6 Kern Valley Healthcare District trustees meeting was markedly unexceptional as board and administration worked their way through a brief, routine agenda.
Retina cells require vitamin C to function properly
News-Medical-Net Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:30 PM PDT
Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly - a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists atOregon Health & Science University recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Court won't block AHCCCS cuts
Douglas Dispatch Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:26 PM PDT
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Supreme Court late Friday refused to block the state from scaling back its health care program for the poor next week.
Measles comeback prompts vaccination urging
Key West Citizen Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:24 PM PDT
Although there hasn't been a single reported case of measles in Monroe County this year, the local health department is urging residents to get vaccinated due to the recent increase of measles... read more
E. coli strain not yet found in Missouri
St. Joseph News-Press Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:23 PM PDT
A strain of E. coli plaguing overseas travelers does not pose a threat to the region, a local health official said. And the co-owner of a localhealth food market said heâs sold kits to grow sprout seeds, with the seeds mentioned in investigations into a cause of the bacteria found inGermany.
Taylor eyes indigent health care reform
Plano Courier Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:22 PM PDT
PLANO -- After a legislative session full of discussions on indigenthealth care and the costs associated with it, the state of Texas can breathe a sigh of relief.

 

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