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G.T. County Jail Mental Health Services Funding in Question

December 23, 2014

Traverse City, Michigan – A commissioner of Grand Traverse County aims to question how the said county is funding the needs of mental health services in jails on a set committee meeting this coming Wednesday. The meeting will involve board members that will discuss and consider renewing their contract with Nexus Family Services from Traverse

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Expert at UAB Says Influenza Virus Remains the Biggest Threat

December 22, 2014

Birmingham, Alabama – Doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) warn people that influenza virus remains the biggest threat, despite the alarming and attention-garnering cases of Ebola and Enterovirus D68 statewide, saying that people can be protected from flu among any viruses with only a simple step. UAB’s Division of General Internal Medicine

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Emocha’s Health App to Be Used for a Medication Adherence Pilot

December 21, 2014

Baltimore, Maryland – The city health department in partnership with Emocha, a health app developer will work hand-in-hand for a medication adherence pilot. The Electronic MObile Comprehensive Application (EMOCHA), a health application developer is working with the Baltimore department of health in running a medication adherence pilot for tuberculosis patients. Tuberculosis patients need an urgent care

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Ebola and Other Illnesses Precautions Implemented in Upper Darby

December 20, 2014

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania – The School District of Upper Darby is implementing Ebola and other illnesses precautions. A posted message on the website of the district basically pertaining to new and enrolled students that are returning from abroad. The posted message listed and addresses several communicable diseases or illnesses, that includes Influenza, Ebola, and also

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Corporate Name Alteration for Health Enhancement Products Under Process

December 19, 2014

Keego Harbor, Michigan – Health Enhancement Products Incorporated a biotech firm from Michigan that investigates bioactive compounds that are extracted from culturing of algae, announce that they are in the process of a corporate name alteration. Their new corporate identity will be ZIVO Bioscience Incorporated and will begin trading their new ticker symbol (ZIVO.QB) starting

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Bill Gates Foundation Commits $500 Million Donation for Disease Works

December 18, 2014

Washington, D.C. – On Sunday, Bill Gates announced his $500 million donation to the developing world in fighting malaria and infectious diseases. Gates emphasized the Ebola outbreak was a wakeup call. The former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer, Bill Gates announced that his own Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are donating $500 million. The announcement was

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Annual Fundraising Drive to Sustain SNS Programs

December 16, 2014

Hickory, North Carolina – The annual fundraising drive of the Senior Nutrition Services of Catawba County is on the way as it will help fund the Meals on Wheels, and other health and nutrition-related programs in the county. The Catawba County Social Services’ Senior Nutrition Services (SNS) division operates the Meals on Wheels, Seniors Morning

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8th Nutrition Conference to Be Held in Miami University

December 15, 2014

Oxford, Ohio – A nutrition conference by students entitled “Nutrition in Disordered Eating” will be the eighth conference on November 6 and 7. It is a part of the Department of Kinesiology and Health’s nutrition program. The general public is invited to the free event, although those who will attend the Thursday events are requested

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$50K Pacific County Mental Health Services Proposed by Valley View

December 14, 2014

South Bend, Indiana – Valley View Medical Center proposed to provide Pacific County mental health services, but the matching funds amounting to $50,000 from the county that is currently cash-strapped is proving to be difficult. Steven Clark, the Executive Director of Valley View and Doctor Tre Normoyle the director of behavioral health pointed this issue

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Wind Turbine Noise Is Not the Culprit for Having Poor Health

December 13, 2014

Ontario, Canada – Health Canada has finally put an end to the speculations. The wind turbine noise has nothing to do with the different illnesses experienced by the public. They have tested it with several chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and a lot more. Even stress and sleep quality are not directly affected at

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Valuable Tips During the Health Insurance Enrollment Period

December 12, 2014

Los Angeles, California – The annual health insurance enrollment period is now underway, along with that, the Consumer Reports issues some tips as consumers make their choices about their health coverage, whether it’s Covered California, private Medicare plan, or through their employment. Just recently, Consumer Reports released an analysis of 1,000 health care plans being

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