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  • Gabrielle Canon: St. Barnabas Senior Services Continues to Make an Impact Amidst Budget Battle Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:13PMSt. Barnabas provides a community for those who need daily assistance and enables participants to enjoy a greater quality of life, increased independence, and the opportunity to grow in a social family environment.
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gabrielle-canon/st-barnabas-senior-servic_b_900145.html
  • Pa. mom blames poppy-seed dressing for skewing drug test Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:31PMNEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman claims local officials improperly seized her newborn son after a positive test for opiates she says was triggered by eating salad dressing with popp
    http://www.phillyburbs.com/ap/state/pa-mom-blames-poppy-seed-dressing-for-skewing-drug-test/article_0ce42f4b-ece5-52b3-ae3d-e53691e72e29.html
  • Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than others in US Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:19PM(AP) -- Baby boomers say their biggest health fear is cancer. Given their waistlines, heart disease and diabetes should be atop that list, too. Boomers are more obese than other generations, a new poll finds, setting them up for unhealthy senior years.
    http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-07-poll-obesity-boomers.html
  • RMH Community Health Receives $5,000 Grant Toward Prevention of Family Violence Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:11PMThe Rockingham Memorial Hospital Community Health Family Partnership has received a $5,000 grant from the Family and Children’s Trust Fund (FACT) to provide free home visits to new moms and their infants with high needs and to provide a support program for all new mothers.
    http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/RMH_Community_Health_Receives_5000_Grant_Toward_Prevention_of_Family_Violence_125757778.html
  • OHHealthJobs.com links jobseekers to robust pool of hospital jobs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:42PMThis post is sponsored by the Ohio Hospital Association. Ohio hospitals are projected to add more new jobs by 2016 than any other industry, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The influx of almost 35,000 new jobs in Ohio is a necessity as the estimated 3.1 million aging Ohio Baby Boomers seek [...]
    http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/07/ohhealthjobs-com-links-jobseekers-to-robust-pool-of-hospital-jobs/
  • Pa. mom sues county, blames bagel over drug test Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:07PMA western Pennsylvania woman claims local officials improperly seized her newborn son after a positive test for opiates she says was triggered by a poppy seed bagel.
    http://www.wayneindependent.com/news/x1009558126/Pa-mom-sues-county-blames-bagel-over-drug-test
  • New Tools for Navigating the Social Security Maze Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:27AMThe Social Security program has taken center stage recently with the spotlight focusing on how retirees can maximize their Social Security benefits.  
    http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/07/18/new-tools-for-navigating-social-security-maze/
  • Side Effects of NSAIDS Dangerous for Heart Patients Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:10PMNSAIDs are the most popularly used and prescribed medication. A dangerous fact, considering that patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure and who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and death. Study results appear in this month’s American Journal of Medicine. We’ve previously discussed that nonsteroidal anti ...
    http://www.newsinferno.com/pharmaceuticals/side-effects-of-nsaids-dangerous-for-heart-patients/
  • Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Busy season continues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:56PMA gopher tortoise and a common moorhen were among the 36 animals admitted to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic this week. Other admissions include a black racer, a Florida softshell turtle, a great horned owl, a brown thrasher, a northern cardinal, an anhinga, a gray kingbird and a black vulture.
    http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/jul/15/inside-conservancy-wildlife-clinic-busy-season-con/?partner=yahoo_feeds
  • Jerome Bettis Frowns at James Harrison for Comments Against Own Teammates Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:50AM*Everyone has an opinion, even NFL stars. Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back, Jerome Bettis (pictured) is “disappointed” with defensive star James Harrison for the comments he made recently about his fellow players and the NFL’s head man in Men’s Journal. In the article, the athlete put NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on front street when he [...]
    http://www.eurweb.com/?p=118600
  • Skateboarder attacked, robbed Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:59AMA 20-year-old man who was skateboarding on George St. near his home was attacked by a group of men at about 1:40 a.m. Friday, city police state in a release. Several men attacked the skateboarder as he entered his driveway, police state.[...]
    http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3216022
  • First 5 Amador, First 5 Calaveras and WIC present ‘Potter the Otter’ Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:57AMFirst 5 and WIC have teamed up to announce a new outreach program — Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water — to educate families about the importance of drinking water, rather than sugary drinks.
    http://www.ledger-dispatch.com/2011/07/15/first-5-amador-first-5-calaveras-and-wic-present-%e2%80%98potter-the-otter%e2%80%99/
  • D’Angelo Back in the Studio Recording New Album Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:34AM*Reclusive R&B singer D’Angelo looks to be back at work on his long awaited third album. According to Billboard.com, a studio session took place in New York late last night with two longtime D’Angelo collaborators, Roots drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and bassist Pino Palladino, as well as producer/engineer Russell Elevado, according to posts from Questlove [...]
    http://www.eurweb.com/?p=118739
  • Catching up with the Abington 6 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:01PMThe preparation involved with bringing home an extremely premature newborn can be time-consuming and nerve-wracking.
    http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times_news/catching-up-with-the-abington/article_64c42c6a-3124-58e7-870d-1bee92d7d5e7.html
  • Theater Listings: July 15 — 21 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:41PMA selected look at previews, openings and other shows in New York.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/theater/theater-listings-july-15-21.html
  • Blackfalds non-profit health store now open Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:19PMNature-al, a new store that opened in Blackfalds on June 28, is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill health food store.
    http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3214530
  • Film Review: Life, Above All Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:33PMThe affliction that has been driving the conflict in Life, Above All is not mentioned by name until an hour into the movie. The characters’ euphemisms for disease have a surprising potency. With such limited information, both the sick and the healthy people around them become objects of suspicion.
    http://filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/reviews/specialty-releases/e3i3f29a8f9f403772fb195d5e0794f3eef?imw=Y
  • The health care revolution will be consumerized Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:59PMThe first time I thought about a revolution coming to an industry was when I saw this NIKE commercial and realized hip-hop and playground hoops were going to change the NBA. The second time was when I saw Dance Dance Revolution are realized consumer tech was coming to health and wellness.
    http://www.businessinsider.com/the-health-care-revolution-will-be-consumerized-2011-7
  • Complete Medical Educators, Inc. Offers Life Saving Courses for Families Seeking To Enrich the Health and Safety of ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:32AMParents spend numerous hours planning for the arrival of their newborn. They research the safest car seat, the best pre-school, or when their child should start reading or playing sports. Few parents take the time to educate themselves on how to handle common medical situations that occur in the home. Complete Medical Educators now offers medical education classes that show parents how to calmly ...
    http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8638933.htm
  • Marian Rivera, Aga Muhlach to work together in a movie this September Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:16AMMarian Rivera is set to be paired in a movie with one of the most sought-after leading men in Philippine showbiz, Aga Muhlach. The said movie is reportedly scheduled for taping in September since Marian is still working on her Manila Film Fest movie "Panday 2" with Senator Bong Revilla at the moment. Aga Muhlach-Marian Rivera movie in the works! This upcoming Marian Rivera-Aga Muhlach movie will ...
    http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/marian-rivera-aga-muhlach-to-work.html
  • Community calendar (July 14-18) Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:06AMThe Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 9 a.m. today at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Highway 180 East. Info: (575) 574-0008 or email rhernandez@grantcountynm.com.
    http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_18473302
  • Caregiving, coming to a home near you Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:37AMPhoto courtesy of Acti-Kare - Two Plano women hope to provide for the elderly in areas where doctors and nurses do not. Their franchise businesses Acti-Kare and Seniors Helping Seniors pair caregivers with those who need some extra help with day-to-day activities.
    http://www.planostar.com/articles/2011/07/14/plano_star-courier/news/8958.txt
  • Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:33PMWEDNESDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- Although depression strikes one in 10 women during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, those who have had an eating disorder or suffered physical or sexual abuse are more likely to develop the condition, according to a new study.
    http://news.yahoo.com/eating-disorders-may-raise-risk-depression-pregnancy-180405224.html
  • Knowing the effects of lead in the home Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:00AMI discovered was that lead is a poisonous material that the public has ignored far too long or has not been properly informed of the dangers associated with lead based paint.
    http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/jul/10/knowing-the-effects-of-lead-in-the-home/?partner=yahoo_feeds
  • Volunteer opportunities Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe Humane Society 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7215 Sallie Mood Drive. Volunteers are need for a variety of positions and programs. For information, call 912-354-9515. Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers needed to assist at the construction site. Must be older than 18. Training and tools will be provided. For information on ...
    http://savannahnow.com/accent/2011-07-10/volunteer-opportunities
  • Convicted killer set for prison release Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:30PMBISBEE â” A man who was convicted in 1991 in Cochise County Superior Court for his role in the murder of two 13-year-old Elfrida girls will be released from prison soon.
    http://douglasdispatch.com/articles/2011/07/07/news/doc4e011488367be290038349.txt
  • The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers hurricane preparedness tips Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:03PMAs we enter the 2011 hurricane season, which experts are predicting to be very active, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is offering personal preparedness tips for the all of the citizens of the commonwealth.
    http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/x230664042/The-Massachusetts-Emergency-Management-Agency-offers-hurricane-preparedness-tips
  • Calendar for July 8 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:03PMCity of El Cerrito -- Environmental Quality Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. July 12, This Sporting Life, an exhibition of mixed media art by Jan Wurm, open through August 2 during regular business hours, City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave.,
    http://www.contracostatimes.com/el-cerrito/ci_18431112
  • Vacation musings from Door County Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:54AMAs much as I love my house and all there is to do in Naperville, every now and then it is time to get away. “Stay-cations” have their pluses, but to my way of thinking, the biggest detriment to using my home address as a daily launching point is lack of physical distance between fun and ongoing homeownership responsibilities.Whether puritan work ethic, or just plain guilt, taking time off for ...
    http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/business/6372763-417/vacation-musings-from-door-county.html
  • Breastfeeding may not stop MS flare-ups: study Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:48PMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some studies have suggested that breastfeeding might offer women with multiple sclerosis a way to prevent symptom flare-ups after childbirth. But new findings refute that idea, researchers reported Wednesday.
    http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/06/us-breastfeeding-ms-idUSTRE76576K20110706?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
  • Amazon Announces Storage Plans for Amazon Cloud Drive with Unlimited Space for Music, Free Storage for all MP3s ... Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:41PMAmazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced three enhancements to Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player: ...
    http://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/Amazon-Announces-Storage-Plans-for-Amazon-Cloud-Drive-with-Unlimited-Space-for-Music-Free-Storage-for-all-MP3s-Purchased-at-Amazon-MP3-and-Cloud-Player-Support-for-iPad-1201132
  • Gov. Quinn Signs Law to Tackle Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:39PMIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that requires child care workers in the state to go through and complete training classes that focus on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).
    http://news.yahoo.com/gov-quinn-signs-law-tackle-sudden-infant-death-213900888.html
  • Health calendar Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:34PMLocal news: News and information for Snohomish County, Washington.
    http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110705/LIVING/707059981/-1/news01
  • Patients die after five hour wait Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:53PMQUEENSLAND patients are dying while waiting in ambulances outside hospitals for up to five hours, the LNP said today.
    http://www.news-mail.com.au/story/2011/07/05/patients-die-after-five-hour-wait/
  • More than 1,000 girls under 15 every year are having abortions Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:47PMTerminations are being carried out on youngsters aged just 12 or 13 who have only just started secondary school.
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011270/More-1-000-girls-15-year-having-abortions.html?ITO=1490
  • Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:12PMMONDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) Contrary to current thinking, environmental factors may play a larger role than shared genes in the development of autism, a new study in twins suggests.
    http://news.yahoo.com/environment-may-especially-key-autism-study-200408439.html
  • Floridians urged to be vaccinated against measles Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:55PMDue to the recent increase in measles importations into the United States and Florida, the Florida Department of Health is encouraging Floridians to get vaccinated for this disease.
    http://www.aroundosceola.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9349:floridians-urged-to-be-vaccinated-against-measles&catid=27&Itemid=55
  • Newtown Rotary Club delivers $5,000 in grants to community groups and organizations Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:43PMNEWTOWN (June 9, 2011) - The Newtown Rotary Club on Wednesday gave out $5,000 in community service grants during its annual allocations meeting held at the Temperance House.
    http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2011/07/04/the_advance/news/doc4df0b42955756564336691.txt
  • Voice of the people Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:17PMWe welcome your comments on editorials, columns and other topics in the Pacific Daily News about subjects important to you.
    http://www.guampdn.com/article/20110705/OPINION02/107050313/Voice-people?odyssey=mod%7cnewswell%7ctext%7cFrontpage%7cs
  • The life in every breath Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:08AMCarbon dioxide is what’s left after every breath we take, the end product of our need to draw in and consume oxygen.
    http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2011/07/04/the_life_in_every_breath
  • Women With Recurrent Miscarriage Have a Good Chance of Having a Pregnancy and Live Birth Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:05AMWomen who suffer from unexplained recurrent miscarriage (RM) need to know how long it might take them to achieve a live birth if they are not to lose hope and give up trying for a baby. There is currently no evidence-based treatment for RM, and therefore accurate counselling on the chances of achieving a live birth is essential, a Dutch researcher told the annual conference of the European ...
    http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8618504.htm
  • GLOBAL: The vital statistics of hunger Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:30AMJOHANNESBURG, 4 July 2011 (IRIN) - Louise Masese-Mwirigi, an analyst recording nutrition data in southern Somalia with her team, have on occasion had to turn away from a village because the local authority that consented to the survey a week ago is no longer in charge or may have changed their minds when they arrive. Fighting between the government, its allies and various armed groups in parts ...
    http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93128
  • Planned Parenthood program helps teen moms find success Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:09AMAs she lay on her bed one hot August afternoon, the tiny feet kicking inside Mayte Mendez struck fear into her heart. She was 14. Her freshman year of high school had just begun. How could she possibly explain to anyone that she was unexpectedly...
    http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/school-108063-mendez-college.html
  • Crawford County Public Health sets July 2011 clinics Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:31AMCrawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Health has scheduled the following clinics for July.
    http://southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/06/30/denison/news/doc4e0a275bde159560206921.txt
  • APO Gets Inspired by Bach Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:44PMThe Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra reveals the scope and influence of Bach’s genius in three concerts this July.
    http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1106/S00416/apo-gets-inspired-by-bach.htm
  • Mt Eden To Hit The Road Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:44PMGEORGE FM is pleased to announce that MT EDEN are set to hit the road on a national tour, starting in Hamilton on 4th August with their special guest -DJ/Producer BULLETPROOF .
    http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1106/S00415/mt-eden-to-hit-the-road.htm
  • Passion 4 K.I.D.S. Desperately Needs Your Help for Baby Violently Struck by Teen Drunk Driver While In Stroller Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:16AMBaby Izaiah Wallis was being wheeled in his stroller on the sidewalk by his grandpa on the way to the park 9:00 am on a Monday when they were violently struck by a teen drunk and high driver. Izaiah underwent 6 surgeries and spent 7 months in the hospital. He remains paralyzed from the chest down with severe brain damage, partially blind, breathing on a ventilator and tracheotomy with a feeding ...
    http://news.yahoo.com/passion-4-k-d-desperately-needs-help-baby-101608161.html
  • Letters to the Editor for June 27, 2011 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:48PMSources for my health care claims To the editor: In a recent letter, Iva Mace wonders what my sources are, then admits that she gets her information from a couple of advocacy groups.
    http://www.bakercityherald.com/Letters/Letters-to-the-Editor-for-June-27-2011
  • Food for thought in Abbotsford Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:45PMVolunteer Carol Lawson scans empty shelves at the Abbotsford Food Bank, which is struggling to meet demand.
    http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/Welcome+website/3010908/hits+Road+Safety+Week+running/3040982/Food+thought+Abbotsford/4883877/story.html?id=4883877
  • Job Jugglers, on the Tightrope Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 8:47AMOut of necessity or choice, many people are weaving together a smattering of part-time positions to pay the bills.
    http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110626/znyt01/106263018