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Documenting tobacco’s pervasive presence, in pictures and video Philly.com Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:44 AM PDT In a grass-roots approach to raising awareness, "photovoices" hopes to empower individuals through the taking and sharing of photographs on health issues as they see them. Bargain Shopper: Find discounted denim; sign up for a canoe ride The Oregonian Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:37 AM PDT Portland Rite Aid celebrates its remodeled "Wellness Store" with free health screenings, beauty demonstrations and product samples. End of an era for Staten Island Mental Health Society as CEO announces retirement Staten Island Advance Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:36 AM PDT Dr. Kenneth Popler says his biggest accomplishment had been making the society 'a first-rate operation that helps 5,000 kids a year' These Start-Ups Can Help You Reduce Health Care Costs Forbes Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:34 AM PDT According to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), health care costs will increase 7.5% next year, compared to 9.6% in 2009, when the recession kicked in. PwC identifies as the main drivers behind this slowdown a reduction in medical equipment costs, the shift in doctor compensation from fee-for-service to one based on a patient?s outcome, the use of generics as more drugs lose their ... Coverage for mental health needed The Bernardsville News Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT EDITOR: Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to use this opportunity to bring attention to the fact that each year more than 36,000 Americans die by suicide. Texas doctor, wife accused of health care fraud Forest City Summit Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT A Texas urologist and his attorney wife who are accused of violating a U.S. trade embargo with Iran have also been indicted on health care fraud charges. UW School of Medicine and Public Health expands physician assistant program University of Wisconsin - Madison Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT To address the continuing shortage of primary health-care providers in northern Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is collaborating with UW-Marathon County to expand its physician assistant (PA) program to the Wausau campus. Health System Owners of American Excess Insurance Exchange, RRG Share $25 Million Dividend Business Wire Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Health system owners of American Excess Insurance Exchange, RRG share $25 million dividend How do I prevent seasickness on a cruise? Daily Telegraph Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:30 AM PDT Ask the experts: Dr Richard Dawood, a travel health expert, outlines the different ways to tackle seasickness on a cruise holiday. Staff Basketball in Singapore Duke University Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:30 AM PDT Durham, NC - Duke research faculty in Singapore showed that the university's prowess on the basketball courts isn't limited to Durham when two teams competed in the inaugural National University of Singapore (NUS) Staff Games on May 25. The games were meant to improve staff health and productivity and foster greater interaction with fellow colleagues across the campus.

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