Movember sports figures
Calgary Sun Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:01 PM PST
Athletes usually grow beards during playoff runs, but in November, mustaches are in style. 'Movember' is a mustache growing event that is intended to raise awareness of prostate cancer in particular, and men's health in general. |
Health has new campaign vs ‘crackers
Manila Standard Today Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:59 PM PST
IN a bid to reduce the number of injuries from firecrackers during the holidays, the Department of Health has thought of the perfect icon for a safe New Yearâ€"-a complete set of fingers. |
Pasay judge summons Arroyo’s physicians
Manila Standard Today Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:54 PM PST
A PASAY City judge handling the electoral sabotage case against Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday ordered the former President’s doctors to appear in court today to testify on her state of health. |
Medicare chief steps aside in political impasse
Journal Inquirer Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:52 PM PST
WASHINGTON â€" The point man for carrying out President Barack Obama’s health care law will be stepping down after Republicans succeeded in blocking his confirmation by the Senate, the White House announced Wednesday. |
The 211
St. Tammany News Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:51 PM PST
In a parish where the illusion is one of wealth, prosperity and where everyone seems to have it all, 2010 was a year not soon forgotten in the mental health world, when 38 suicides rattled the parish and more than 420 attempts were made, several by the same person until “success†was reached. |
Mercy Medical announces sale of facilities
BaldwinCountyNow.com Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:48 PM PST
DAPHNE, Alabama â€" Mercy Medical announced the pending sale of a large portion of its physical facilities in Baldwin County this morning to SE Healthcare, Inc. of Florida. Jake Bell, CEO and president, said the sale comes after a three-year examination into the future of Mercy Medical, which opened its main bayside campus as a convalescent home in 1949 and later pioneered hospice and home health ... |
SAMC Lab honored by Joint Commission
Douglas Dispatch Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:42 PM PST
Southeast Arizona Medical Center’s Laboratory has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in laboratories. |
Locals recognized for fitness efforts
The Beach Reporter Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:42 PM PST
One Redondo Beach resident underwent a leg amputation; another was diagnosed with cancer, diabetes and asthma; a third found herself overweight after the birth of her child. All three found success through fitness â€" improved health, weight loss and a deeper connection with family and friends. |
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