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Local Groups Team Up To Provide Free Asthma Screenings
KMUW Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children and a leading cause of school absenteeism. According to a 2012 survey published by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, African-American children double the amount of whites … |
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State public health fund distributed to nine groups focused on pediatric …
Boston.com (blog) The grants are aimed at programs meant to prevent high blood pressure, smoking, childhood asthma, and falls among the elderly. “In three years, our job is to show that we can reduce the prevalence of these conditions,” said Public Health Commissioner … New Bedford one of nine communities to get state health and wellness funds |
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Classes, support groups help educate on diseases, conditions
News Chief Daniel List reads from a card that is art of an interactive teaching tool used during the Asthma Class at Clark and Daughtrey in Lakeland, Florida May 24, 2012. By ROBIN WILLIAMS ADAMS LAKELAND – Although she's battled asthma most of her adult life, … 'Insight' On Illness: Classes, Support Groups Help Educate on Diseases, Conditions |
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'Insight' On Illness: Classes, Support Groups Help Educate on Diseases, Conditions
The Ledger By Robin Williams Adams LAKELAND | Although she's battled asthma most of her adult life, Helen Parker discovered earlier this year how much she didn't know about the chronic condition. Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group, www.clark-daughtrey.com : Contact … |
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Local educators and groups raise awareness about asthma
Visalia Times-Delta Juan Villa > Where: San Joaquin Valley College, 8400 W. Mineral King, Visalia For the sixth straight year, the message for the estimated 300 million people who suffer from asthma worldwide is the same, you can control your asthma. |
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Study Says Organic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals; Industry Groups Say Don't …
BlissTree The study, conducted by the nonprofit Silent Spring Institute, tested soaps, makeup, lotions, laundry detergents, cleaners, sunscreens, air fresheners and other common stuff for a roster of 66 chemicals thought to cause asthma and hormone disruption. Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products: Study Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products … Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products … |
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Groups hope to raise asthma awareness
Evansville Courier & Press Common environmental exposures that exist in schools that may aggravate children's existing asthma and allergies. Whether air cleaners improve indoor air quality and reduce asthma incidences. Leading the discussion will be: Richard J. Shaughnessy, … |
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Green groups to haul giant inhaler around Virginia, stop in Alexandria
Washington Examiner (blog) Environmental groups are hauling a giant 18-foot inflatable asthma inhaler around Virginia this week. They plan to stop in Alexandria Thursday. The Wise Energy for Virginia Coalition, led by the Sierra Club, are staging events in Virginia Beach, … Activists to launch giant inhaler tour to make health case against Virginia … |
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Maine Groups Join Forces to Fight Attacks on Clean Air Act
MPBN News Some health professionals claim that Maine's geographic location and the national rise in toxic air pollution are resulting in alarming increases in asthma among children. It's difficult for Mark Conley of Raymond not to become emotional when he thinks … |
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Groups say asthma cases will rise if EPA rules blocked
Pittsburgh Post Gazette A study released today says asthma cases nationwide will accelerate along with health-care costs if Congress blocks the US Environmental Protection Agency from implementing new air-pollution rules. … Protecting our air and public health As I See It | Reducing toxins would be a step toward a healthier KC Congress Urged to Uphold the Clean Air Act |
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