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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: Crime, Law and Justice, Dwayne Johnson, Mark Dayton
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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: Renal cell carcinoma, Business, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Water, Environmental Politics
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U.S. sets $1 billion healthcare innovation initiative
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Wednesday announced a $1 billion initiative to fund innovations in federal healthcare programs aimed at cutting costs while improving the health results. The Department of Health and Human Services...Tags: Health Insurance, Medical Procedures and Tests, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Washington, DC, Government Health Care
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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: Elections, Politics, Thomas Spota, North Babylon, Huntington Station
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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, Back Pain, Heart Attack, American Heart Association, Healthy Diet
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U.S. proposes rule on Medicaid payment cuts for hospitals
Reuters(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 reform...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance, Personal Income, Medicare, Medicaid
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LETTER: Toxin Exposure Parallels Increased Health Problems
I applaud The Courant for the op-ed "Toxic Chemicals Bill Would Protect Kids" [April 30]. As a nurse with many years of experience in critical care and expertise in environmental health, I am well aware of the rising incidence of diseases in this country...Tags: Autism, Leukemia
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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, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Health Insurance, HIV, Parties and Movements
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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: Gun Control, Elections, Broward County, Charlie Crist, Don Gaetz
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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: Pediatrics, Albany State University, Teachers, Social Sciences, Georgia Power Company
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Local group gets grant to fight child obesity
Savannah Morning News, Ga.The local business coalition bent on cutting the fat in Chatham County children just received a healthy funding grant to make it happen. Healthy living organizations the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and United Health Foundation this week awarded the...Tags: Health Insurance, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Health Insurance Cost, Employment
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Sadler gala to light up the night
The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa.Stars will be shining as Sadler Health Center celebrates its tenth anniversary June 1. Stars of the night sky variety won't be the only visible items at the Kanev Planetarium in Dickinson College's Rector Science Complex, where the gala will be held....Tags: Health Insurance, Personal Service, Mark K. Keller, Ceremonies, Outer Banks
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