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Medcenter Merger Press Conference | Video KQCD-TV Dickinson Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT We`re learning more information today about the merger between Medcenter One and Sanford Health. This morning the leaders of both organizations held a press conference to outline specifics about the merger. Early finding of EEE mosquitoes in region poses threat Lakeville Call Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT The Massachusetts Department of Public Health today announced that Eastern Equine Encephalitis  has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year -- including Easton -- in testing done at the State Laboratory Institute. The mosquito samples were collected on July 9 in the town of Easton in Bristol County.  Two of the four positive mosquito samples are in a mammal ... State's whooping cough epidemic continues to take a toll KOMO Seattle Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:05 AM PDT Washington state's whooping cough shows no sign of slowing, with more than 2,000 new cases reported since the health secretary declared an epidemic April 3. Reused Vials, Unsafe Injections Threatening Patients: CDC HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:04 AM PDT THURSDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- Life-threatening but completely preventable infections are being contracted by patients in the United States because health care providers fail to follow safe-injection recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a new study. Health Highlights: July 12, 2012 HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:04 AM PDT Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke Exposure HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:04 AM PDT (HealthDay News) -- When a wildfire burns nearby, gases and fine particles fill the air. This pollution can irritate your eyes and lungs, and worsen chronic diseases such as asthma. Health Tip: Is Your Home Air Polluted? HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:04 AM PDT (HealthDay News) -- The best place to ensure clean air is at home. And the first step is to make sure that you aren't making the air quality worse. In brief: Lurie Children's top doctor takes Middle East job Crain's Chicago Business Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:03 AM PDT (Crain's) â€" Also, a lobbyist sues NorthShore over payment, and a report tells of state Medicare recipients tapping free services under the health care reform law. Mental health disorders among troops increased 65 percent since 2000 MSNBC: Field Notes Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00 AM PDT Mental health disorders in active-duty troops increased 65 percent since 2000, according to a report released this week by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center. The report looked at a 12-year period between 2000 and 2011 and found that more than 936,000 service members had … Mental health disorders among troops up sharply since 2000 MSNBC Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00 AM PDT Mental health disorders in active-duty troops increased 65 percent since 2000, according to a report released this week by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center.

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