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LAKE ELSINORE: Firefighters holding fundraiser The Californian Thu, 31 May 2012 18:58 PM PDT LAKE ELSINORE ---- Firefighters and health activists are asking residents to contribute toward neuromuscular disease research and treatment in a fundraising effort Friday and Saturday. Health officials confirm measles in West Memphis woman KAIT Jonesboro Thu, 31 May 2012 18:47 PM PDT The Arkansas Department of Health says a case of measles has been confirmed in a West Memphis woman who has exposed residents in at least four cities. Mental health dilemma: Family members who pose a threat KING5 Seattle Thu, 31 May 2012 18:45 PM PDT For years, Ian Stawicki's family urged him to get mental help. They couldn't force him, and under state law they couldn't have him committed unless he proved dangerous. This is an all too familiar story for families of the mentally unstable. Blue Cross of Idaho creates new Saint Alphonsus-network insurance plans The Idaho Statesman Thu, 31 May 2012 18:40 PM PDT Blue Cross of Idaho has created a new brand of family and individual health insurance, under which p The Democrat Salutes the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation Sedalia Democrat Thu, 31 May 2012 18:38 PM PDT Paul Beykirch, left, race director for the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation Lub Dub 5K/10K Walk and Run, presents the proceeds from the event to Foundation Board President David Floyd, center, and board member Jim Callis. Bucket blacklist: New York set to ban super-sized soft drinks Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 31 May 2012 18:37 PM PDT In his crusade for public health, the mayor of New York has taken on transfats, smoking, calorie-labelling and alcohol. Now Michael Bloomberg has revealed a new target, proposing a ban on the sale of large-sized high-calorie drinks in restaurants, cinemas and other public outlets. Health officials confirm measles in Ark. woman CW Arkansas Thu, 31 May 2012 18:36 PM PDT LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Department of Health says a case of measles has been confirmed in a West Memphis woman who has exposed residents in at least four cities. Around Your Town 06/01/12 The Sierra Vista Herald Thu, 31 May 2012 18:33 PM PDT Wearing a fake mustache, Lacy Gaspardo 3 stands next to her dad, Mike, winner of the “Most Fitting” award during the 3rd annual “Mustache May” contest on Wednesday night ,at Buffalo Wild Wings. The contest was held to help support the “Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers”. (Photo by Melissa Marshall) The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review Sierra Vista Regional Health Center ( SVRHC ) will ... Mental health issues worsen with euro crisis Irish Examiner Thu, 31 May 2012 18:30 PM PDT Behind every suicide and attempted suicide caused by the economic crisis are thousands of hidden cases of mental illness, writes Kate Kelland Rutgers gets $2.4M to study military suicides Navy Times Thu, 31 May 2012 18:28 PM PDT () NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. â€" Rutgers University has received $2.4 million to study the genetic make-up of soldiers at risk for suicide or psychological issues â€" part of the largest study of mental-health risk ever conducted by the military, spokeswoman Robin Lally said.

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