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Maori health initiative shows early success Scoop.co.nz Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:53 PM PDT Initial results of a pilot health programme that puts Māori in charge of their own futures has found new ways to measure both social and clinical results. The results of the programme’s first 12 months were presented by participants at a function ... County officials release West Nile virus advisory The Terrell Tribune Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:52 PM PDT The West Nile Virus has claimed the lives of two North Texas men in the past month, and the Kaufman County health officer is warning residents to take precautions. Worries grow as health-care companies send jobs overseas The Charleston Gazette Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:51 PM PDT By Don Lee Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- After years of shipping data-processing, accounting and other back-office work abroad, some hea... To Your Health: Planning a vacation? Add these items to your list Oakley News Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:50 PM PDT The best way to stay healthy while you are away from home is to plan your travel health. What do you need to know before you go? If you are pregnant, traveling during the third trimester is generally not recommended. Consult with your doctor to find out if it's safe for you to go. Health officials: Dozens sickened on tours at Disney's Animal Kingdom Local 6 Orlando Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:49 PM PDT The Orange County Health Department is investigating Walt Disney World's "Wild Africa Trek" experience after dozens of parkgoers became ill after taking the tour. Orange County Health Department spokesman Dain Weister confirmed with Local 6 that the majority of the illnesses, described as a stomach bug, were reported in June. The trek features VIP access to crocodiles, hippos and exotic animals ... MCG Health Banks On Patient Pressue To Move Stalled Contract Talks WJBF-TV Augusta Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:49 PM PDT MCG Health Banks On Patient Pressue To Move Stalled Contract Talks Adams County woman dies of hantavirus The Daily Sentinel Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:48 PM PDT GREENWOOD VILLAGE â€" The Tri-County Health Department says an Adams County woman has died of hantavirus. The department said Wednesday that the 36-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital July 8 with flu-like symptoms and died two days later. JACKIE L. LARSON Edmonton Sun Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:48 PM PDT With whooping cough numbers soaring in parts of Alberta and the death of baby Harper Whitehead from the dreaded pertussis, health officials are urging immunization and precautions for Albertans. Lourdes MASH Camp prepares teens for health care careers YNN Syracuse Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:47 PM PDT School may be out for the summer. But many students are still using their vacation as a learning experience. In fact, a group of eighth and ninth grade students from across the region were busy studying the health care industry at Lourdes Hospital's MASH Camp in Binghamton Wednesday. Our Melissa Kakareka tells us how the summer camp helps prepare teens for their future. Tear down Riverview buildings, build a university Business Examiner Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:46 PM PDT Make the Riverview Hospital lands in Coquitlam a mental health care teaching facility, argues the letter writer.

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