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Coweta Schools Join Programs with New Nutritional Guidelines

September 22, 2014

Coweta County, Georgia – New nutritional guidelines set for students in Coweta schools. The 2014-2015 school calendars begin with some changes in Coweta school cafeterias, complying with the Smart Snacks guidelines set by federal government. Coweta school participants of the National School Breakfast Program or the National School Lunch, or both programs must conform to

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Unintended Health Consequences of Phthalate During Pregnancy

September 21, 2014

Columbia, New York – A new study found that plastic chemicals could have unintended health consequences, especially during pregnancy. “Phthalate”, a chemical substance rarely seen on labels is linked to increased asthma risks to the unborn child. The new study, published in the Environmental Health Perspectives indicated that the substance, usually found in the classification

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More Enterovirus Cases Confirmed in 3 States

September 20, 2014

Trenton, New Jersey – Health officials said Enterovirus cases confirmed in the states of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Enterovirus is an uncommon respiratory disease that has already occurred in different states, affecting children in majority of recorded cases. Regardless, the disease or ailment, patients will always need urgent care, treatment, and  the quality

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Kalamazoo Woman Shares Her Medication Mix-Up Story

September 19, 2014

Portage, Michigan – A local woman from Kalamazoo County shared her medication mix-up story with Newschannel 3, saying she picked up a wrong prescription at a pharmacy two times in a row. A reporter from Newschannel 3 spoke with the pharmacist and the Kalamazoo woman on Wednesday, trying to identify which party was responsible for

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Hudson Headwaters to Serve Additional 1,400 Patients with $350K Funding

September 18, 2014

Queensbury, New York – The Hudson Headwaters will be able to serve an additional 1,400 patients due to $350,000 federal funding. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $6.3 million to 23 community health centers in upstate New York. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer said the $350,000 funding

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Health Official Shares Safe Sleeping Tips for Babies

September 17, 2014

Livingston County, Michigan – Livingston County residents were reminded about safe ways of putting infants to sleep as local health officials shared some safe sleeping tips. Health officials said sleeping with infants is not one of the safest thing to do. Nearly 100% of infant deaths in the area were related to sleep and happened

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Funding Allows Tennessean Health Centers Expand Health Care Services

September 16, 2014

Nashville, Tennessee – A total of $5.5 million was granted to Tennessee community health centers to add staff, operate longer, and expand health care services. Through the Affordable Care Act, a total of $5.5 million was granted to community health centers in Tennessee. Throughout the state, grants were awarded to 23 federally qualified organizations. The

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Why Many Schools Celebrate Meat-free Mondays?

September 15, 2014

Nashville, Tennessee – A total of $5.5 million was granted to Tennessee community health centers to add staff, operate longer, and expand health care services. Through the Affordable Care Act, a total of $5.5 million was granted to community health centers in Tennessee. Throughout the state, grants were awarded to 23 federally qualified organizations. The

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Mental Health First Aid Training Set to Help Montana Youth

September 14, 2014

Colstrip, Montana – Mental health first aid training is set in Colstrip because health officials claimed one out of five American youths experience mental health problems like anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance abuse every year. Health care facilities, hospitals, and even urgent care clinics deal with massive patients every single day. Patients suffer from different

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Health Officials: Harmful Products on the Loose

September 14, 2014

Taipei, Taiwan – The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) list of harmful products was updated, adding 60 more food products, totaling to 133. The Chang Guann Co products, which were allegedly imported from Globalway Corp Ltd in Hong Kong, were assumed to have been manufactured with lard combined with animal feed oil. The products suspected

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Protection Tips During the Cold and Flu Season

September 13, 2014

Mesa, Arizona – Health expert issued tips on how to stay healthy throughout the cold and flu season. The cold and flu season has begun relative to back to school time. During this season, germs also start to ramp up. However, the full force of flu usually begins after the first quarter of the year,

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New Depression Therapy as Good Alternative to Medication

September 13, 2014

Richmond, Virginia – Health experts said a new depression therapy could be a good alternative to traditional medication. People who are dealing with depression are oftentimes consumed with sadness. Those who are suffering from such condition would need an urgent care and treatment, addressing the issue as soon as possible. Health experts said nearly one-third

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