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Dallas Morning News (blog) |
EPA recognizes Dallas for efforts to improve life for asthmatic kids
Dallas Morning News (blog) Dallas is also among the most ozone-polluted counties in the country and pollution contributes to asthma, according to the release. “Protecting children's health takes the hard work and collaboration of many groups, from healthcare workers to city … |
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Study guides efforts to find new strategies, solutions to fight pediatric asthma
Medical Xpress Low flu vaccination rates, medication compliance and limited access to primary care providers have contributed to the high pediatric asthma rates in California, say UC Davis pediatricians Ulfat Shaikh and Robert Byrd, who have published an extensive … New Strategies to Fight Pediatric Asthma UC Davis Study Guides Efforts to Find New Strategies, Solutions to Fight … |
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KQED |
Despite Efforts, ER Visits Spike in California Kids with Asthma
KQED Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6 percent for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by … |
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MassLive.com |
Springfield schools honored for asthma-friendly efforts
MassLive.com Dr. Matthew Sadof, Springfield school physician and chair of the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition, and schools superintendent Daniel Warwick are shown here with Indian Orchard and Kensington International school staff members at a December ceremony … |
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 mobihealthnews |
Asthmapolis Partners with Amerigroup to Enhance Asthma Management Efforts
PR Newswire (press release) MADISON, Wis., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Asthmapolis today announced the launch of an innovative program in Florida with Amerigroup Florida, Inc. ("Amerigroup Florida") designed to improve the care of members with asthma. Amerigroup Florida … Amerigroup Florida now covers Asthmapolis for asthma management |
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Middleboro police officer honored for efforts to revive girl, 11
Enterprise News Lonergan, 43, a father of six children ages 8-12, said the girl may have stopped breathing because she has “severe asthma issues.” The situation hit close to home, said Lonergan, because he has a son who also has asthma. Lonergan also received a letter … |
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Anti-asthma raffle nabs Roughrider to help fundraising efforts
Prince Albert Daily Herald The Lung Association of Saskatchewan has announced that Saskatchewan Roughrider Neal Hughes will act as ambassador for the 2012 Stamp Out Asthma Raffle, which launched on Monday. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will help fund asthma programs, … |
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Health Care Without Harm Steps Up Advocacy Efforts as Threats to Clean Air Act …
PR Newswire (press release) "There is a clear correlation between air pollution and chronic illness, such as asthma, heart disease, and respiratory disease," stated Eric Lerner, director of Health Care Without Harm's US Climate and Health Program. "At some point we need to stop … |
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 Politico |
Jackson Sebelius tout joint efforts on health
Politico “One in every 12 Americans — and one in 10 children —suffers from asthma, which is worsened by air pollution. In total, our children's exposure to air pollution and toxic chemicals costs America more than $75 billion every year. … Congress Attacks Breathtaking |
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Supports EPA efforts
Fort Dodge Messenger The truth of the matter is far too many Iowa residents are breathing air that is dirty enough to cause heart attacks and strokes, trigger asthma attacks, impede proper lung function, and increased mortality in infants and children. … Specialists push EPA for stronger air quality regulations |
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