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Only in print: February 1 The Daily Ardmoreite Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:04 AM PST State drops to 48th unhealthiest state: High prevalence of smoking and obesity are major factors in why Oklahoma’s health ranking dropped two positions to 48th in the nation, according to United Health Foundation’s annual health rankings. Louisiana (49) and Mississippi (50) round out the bottom of the list, Page 1A. 100 days of school celebrated: The number 100 was the center of attention ... Southern Utah Home Care & Hospice Earns 2011 Healthlnsight Quality Award for Excellence in Patient Care PRWeb via Yahoo! News Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:03 AM PST Southern Utah Home Care & Hospice, a leading Utah home health service with locations in six cities, has earned the 2011 HealthInsight Award on quality of care measures designated as national healthcare priorities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 Southern Utah Home Care & Hospice has been presented with the 2011 Healthlnsight Quality Award ... Vt lawmakers to hear from business on health care Boston Globe Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:03 AM PST Vermont businesses will get a chance to weigh in on Gov. Peter Shumlin's plans for health care reform. The Growing Challenge of Funding Retirement U.S.News & World Report LP via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:01 AM PST In 2011, Al Horila, 64, retired from a Fortune 500 company after 30 years of service with a modest traditional pension, retiree health benefits, and a 401(k) account that he rolled over to an IRA. But ... Proposed Rockford hospital merger heads to court WREX-TV Rockford Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:01 AM PST The proposed affiliation between OSF Healthcare System and Rockford Health System heads to federal court. The NIH urges women to protect their heart health National Institutes of Health Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:01 AM PST As part of American Heart Month, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI's) The Heart Truth campaign, with the support of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), will showcase its signature event, the Red Dress Collection 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. As part of its 10th anniversary this year, The Heart Truth ... The Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Ankle Wall Street Journal Blogs Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00 AM PST The football world zeroes in on the health of Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Plus: How these Patriots are different from those Patriots; Wilfork's mission; and more. It pays to be healthy in Mayer Waconia Patriot Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00 AM PST In Mayer, there's more to gain by losing than just better health. During the Jan. 23 regular meeting, the council voted to approve cash prizes for Mayer Moves for Moxie, the city-sponsored 13-week health initiative. Doctor: Ditch health trends, listen to your body CTV.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:59 AM PST The doctor behind a controversial new book is asking readers to ditch collective wisdom and start listening to their bodies. Under 40? Forget Retirement Planning Canadian Business Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:58 AM PST Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s speech in Davos last week set off a mini firestorm when he briefly touched upon the need to make social programs sustainable as the population ages rapidly: We have already taken steps to limit the growth of our health care spending over that period.

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