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LETTER: Shield Daughters From Hazardous Contraceptives
Regarding the May 19 letter "Be An Advocate For Your Life": Parents need to advocate for their daughters as well. Health care providers do not routinely inform both parents of minors and patients that oral contraceptives are classifed as Group I...Tags: Plan B (drug), Mayo Clinic, Birth Control, Family Planning, Breast Cancer
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Grants available for children's health care treatments
Grant applications from families that need funds for children's health services are being sought by the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation. Families that need to pay for services or equipment that is not completely covered by a health insurance...Tags: Health Insurance
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It's finals week: Do you know what your teen is taking to study so hard?
By the end of high school, 12% of teens say they have taken a stimulant medication for reasons other than to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But parents, including many of those whose kids are taking ADHD drugs in a bid to boost...
Tags: Vyvanse (drug), Values, Social Sciences, Chemical Industry, Drug Use
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Dayton signs Persell's formaldehyde bill into law
The Bemidji PioneerBill authored by a Bemidji lawmaker banning formaldehyde in children's care products was signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton Monday. The legislation, authored by Bemidji DFLer Rep. John Persell, bans manufacturers and wholesalers from selling care...Tags: Mark Dayton, Dwayne Johnson
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Sampling ongoing at Charlevoix Superfund site
Back in 1981, the city of Charlevoix received a notice from the Michigan Department of Public Health: its municipal well system was contaminated. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the well system was connected to a wedge of contaminated...
Tags: Liver Cancer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Business, Water
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Suffolk GOP taps Robert Conte for legislature
NewsdaySuffolk Republicans named Robert Conte, brother of late Assemb. James Conte, as the candidate to take on freshman Legis. Dr. William Spencer, at their convention last night. "We think he has a good shot, particularly because of the family history," said...Tags: Thomas Spota, North Babylon, Huntington Station, Elections
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Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" luncheon could be a life-saver
Kim Strong was 41 and seemed like the picture of health. She had a muscular and athletic build, low blood pressure, low cholesterol and a healthy diet. In her first four decades of life, she'd never had any serious medical issues. Then, one day last...
Tags: Heart Disease, Healthy Diet, Back Pain, American Heart Association, High Blood Pressure
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U.S. proposes rule on Medicaid payment cuts for hospitals
ReutersMay 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Monday issued a proposed rule for cutting payments to hospitals that treat a disproportionate share of the poor, including a $500 million reduction in fiscal 2014, as part of President Barack Obama's healthcare...Tags: Medicare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Government Health Care, Personal Income, Hospitals and Clinics
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Tribute to women
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.The YWCA of Greater Johnstown will honor seven women from the area for their contributions to the community during the 27th annual Tribute to Women on May 23. The event will feature a reception at 5 p.m. and a dinner at 6 at Pasquerilla Conference...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Long Term Care, Pittsburgh, Students, Petroleum Industry
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Like mother, like daughter: Five women who followed their mother's footsteps into the work world
Columbus Ledger-EnquirerLike mother, like daughter is an old adage that makes most mothers beam and some daughters cringe. But the similarities are often too obvious to ignore. Some daughters automatically replicate their mothers' mannerisms. Others reflect their smiles. And...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Students, Social Sciences, Medical Specialization, Auburn University
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Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's undeterred
In her dark-horse campaign to become Florida's next governor, former state Sen. Nan Rich likes to recall the stories of Democratic political legends Reubin Askew, Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham. Each was a little-known state senator when he launched his...
Tags: Polk County, Gun Control, Republican Party, Rick Scott, Executive Branch
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State health care group happy with Medicaid expansion
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.Now that Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has approved the Medicaid expansion plan, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC) plans on educating the public on who is eligible, what is available and where to sign up. Doris Selko, WVAHC Southern Regional...Tags: Earl Ray Tomblin, Health Insurance Cost, Executive Branch, Private Health Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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