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Vic govt ready to negotiate with nurses BigPond News Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:04 PM PST Victoria's health minister says hospitals and the govt remain committed to negotiating with striking nurses. Doctor in state boxing Hall of Fame Stamford Advocate Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:03 PM PST DARIEN -- The ultimate goal of boxing may be to injure your opponent, but thanks to the efforts of a local doctor, serious health problems as a result of the sport have declined in the state. Philippines struggles with AIDS Sin Chew Jit Poh Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:53 PM PST A vendor sits next to a world AIDS day poster displayed in front of the World Health Organization (WHO) regional office in Manila. Photo courtesy: AFP In Saturday's paper: Tough road ahead for OSF, Rockford deal Rockford Register Star Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:47 PM PST ROCKFORD â€" Leaders of the OSF HealthCare and Rockford Health systems have vowed to fight the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge of their acquisition plan. HOW TO READ THE FULL STORY Hospital System Hosting Festival of Trees WKBN 27 Youngstown Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:37 PM PST Nearly 100 uniquely decorated trees are on display through next Friday and are available for raffle at both St. Elizabeth Health Center campuses and St. Joseph in Warren. Wind Whipping Up Health Problems in the Valley KSEE 24 Fresno Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:35 PM PST The winds are also whipping up health problems across state. Health clinics say it’s having a big impact on those living in the Valley. Two Cases of Influenza Confirmed in Montana KFBB Great Falls Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:32 PM PST The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed 2 cases of influenza in Gallatin County. These are the first reported cases of the influenza season. The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Acquires Optimal Performance Institute, Now Wexford University PR.com Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:31 PM PST The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently acquired the Optimal Performance Institute (OPI), a university offering a variety of health and fitness degree programs. The Optimal Performance Institute will now be known as Wexford University and will enroll new students in spring 2012. [PR.com] State budget cuts, lower
 property values trigger public health reductions Dayton Daily News Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:30 PM PST Public Health â€" Dayton and Montgomery County plans to close its Healthy Lifestyle Center by year end, a community gym that has up to 600 members. Fifteen employees working with the agency will lose their jobs Jan. 4, in a first wave of workforce reductions expected to reach 61 by 2015.“This is just the start,” Health Commissioner Jim Gross said. “The impact will be felt through all our different ... Dec. 3 around Mid-Iowa Nevada Journal Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:26 PM PST Homeward Public Health Flu clinics in December Homeward Public Health will offer seasonal flu clinics in December from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays (except Dec. 26) and Wednesdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at 1114 Duff Ave., in Ames. Flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be offered to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost is $15 for the influenza vaccine injection, $25 ...

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