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Apr 24th, 2009
Timing and whether a transplant coordinator makes the request are key factors in whether relatives consent to organ donation, according to a study published on bmj.com today.
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Apr 23rd, 2009
Residents of northwestern Minnesota who suspect their private water wells have been contaminated by flooding need to test them before using their well water.
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Apr 13th, 2009
The Vermont Department of Health is reminding homeowners during National Public Health Week to test for radon, maintain painted surfaces, check for asbestos, and make certain well water is safe. These are four important ways to keep a healthy home.
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Apr 10th, 2009
Chris Biblis, 39, and his wife Melodie, 33, are now the proud parents of their first child, Stella, who was born in February.
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Apr 9th, 2009
Those cute little yellow balls of down – chicks and ducklings -- can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness, so it's important for those who handle them to take steps to prevent infection, including good hand hygiene, state health officials say.
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Apr 4th, 2009
The North Dakota Department of Health has prepared detailed information about proper cleanup after a flood.
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Apr 1st, 2009
The July 2008 Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) of Nebraska’s child welfare system by the federal Administration on Children and Families (ACF) shows both improvements and areas needing continued focus.
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Apr 1st, 2009
According to a recent report, bed bug infestations are on the rise. Getting rid of the insects is a challenge, if not downright impossible, indicating that bed bugs might be here to stay.
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Mar 23rd, 2009
The number of Missouri women, infants and children receiving nutrition information and food assistance through the WIC program grew nearly 10 percent in the last year.
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Mar 11th, 2009
Safe Kids Kansas recommends becoming familiar with the type of weather you may encounter, prepare an emergency disaster kit, and practice your emergency plan frequently with your entire family.
