Measles Cases Hit 15-Year High
KEZI 9 Eugene Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:38 PM PDT
(CNN) -- More than a decade after doctors said measles was eliminated in the United States, health officials say the virus is back. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says measles cases hit a 15-year high in 20-11. Officials tell us there were 17 outbreaks nationwide, with 222 people infected. All of the patients survived. CDC scientists say the measles virus is usually ... |
Coach's Perspective: Student Athletes Should Increase Sleep to Improve Athletic Performance
Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! Sports Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:38 PM PDT
Are you a student athlete? Is your performance lagging, or do you struggle through practices and games? If you are, have you monitored your sleep? Athletes and coaches are often concerned with two pillars of health; exercise and nutrition. However, the third pillar, sleep, gets the least amount of attention although it's just as important. |
Flu activity slows across the US and Europe
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:36 PM PDT
Apr 20, 2012 (CIDRAP News) â€" Flu activity in the United States continued a steady retreat last week, a pattern echoed by surveillance markers in Europe, health officials said today in their influenza updates. |
State Health Officials Recommend Testing For STDs
Hartford Courant Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:34 PM PDT
DPH Has List Of Clinics That Offer Free Tests For Sexually Transmitted Diseases Officials at the state Department of Public Health have declared the week of April 22 Connecticut STD Testing Week and are encouraging sexually active people to get tested. |
Company Profile for Privia Health
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:32 PM PDT
Privia Health is a unique wellness company that partners with top doctors to keep patients healthy and better manage conditions between office visits. With Privia, top doctors gain access to innovative web-based technology and a dedicated Privia wellness team â€" which serves as a virtual extension of the doctor’s office, helping patients follow-up, implement and adhere to their physician’s ... |
Plan to reduce inappropriate use of ERs taking shape
South Sound Business Examiner Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:28 PM PDT
The Health Care Authority is working with the Washington State Hospital Association and physicians on a legislative mandate to reduce non-emergency use of hospital emergency departments, as well as over-utilization of emergency services. The plan included in the Supplemental Budget passed April 11 by the legislature replaces earlier state proposals that would have limited the annual number of ... |
Round Up
The Herald News Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:26 PM PDT
YMCA celebrating Health Kids DayPLAINFIELD â€" The C.W. Avery Family YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a free open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 15120 Wallin Drive. Residents of all ages will have the opportunity to take part in a health and wellness expo, enjoy karate and Zumba demonstrations and watch a performance by the Y Dance Ensemble.Representatives from the Plainfield ... |
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