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Epi-pens Headed to All Chicago Public Schools
NBC Chicago By Glenn Marshall New policy also allows students to carry and self-administer Epi-pens, asthma inhalers and diabetes testing with written approval of a parent or guardian. The Chicago School Board on Wednesday approved a $195000 plan to stock all … |
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News Nearby: Concerned Residents Request Public Meeting with Neville Plant …
Patch.com When Bill Bartlett moved to Bellevue about four years ago, he said he was alarmed by a report that shows the Northgate School District, which serves Avalon and Bellevue, has the highest rate of students with asthma—37.6 percent—among Western … Coke plant operator Shenango agrees to meet with concerned residents Residents Hand-Deliver Letter to Coke Plant Asking for Face-to-Face Meeting |
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Concerned Residents Request Public Meeting with Neville Plant Management
Patch.com When Bill Bartlett moved to Bellevue about four years ago, he said he was alarmed by a report that shows the Northgate School District, which serves Avalon and Bellevue, has the highest rate of students with asthma—37.6 percent—among Western … Residents seek meeting with coke plant officials Residents Hand-Deliver Letter to Coke Plant Asking for Face-to-Face Meeting |
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City paid out $135 million in medical malpractice lawsuits at its public hospitals
New York Daily News She died after being mistreated for an asthma attack. The city doled out $135 million this year for medical blunders at its public hospitals — up 5% from 2010, records show. For many patients, the screw-ups were catastrophic, and it's city taxpayers … |
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CDC Weighs in on Particulate Pollution Health Effects
Alaska Public Radio Network Garbe, who manages the CDC's National Asthma Control program, says asthma is another disease which fine particulates effect. Garbe says it's unknown if the tiny particles, like those in the wood smoke that fouls Fairbanks area during extreme cold, … |
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On The Waterfront: Port's Pier S plan will receive public review
Long Beach Press-Telegram Allergy, asthma and elder-care clinics serving local residents near the port are the recipients of roughly $2 million as part of Long Beach's Healthcare and Senior Facilities Management Program. Previous funds have gone to schools for air filters and … |
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Fall Allergies: Nothing To Sneeze At
Public News Service For allergy and asthma sufferers, this time of year is anything but enjoyable. More over-the-counter and prescription medications are available today to help people breathe easier, says Dr. Jay Portnoy, an allergy and asthma specialist with Children's … When hay fever attacks Doctors Predict 'Bad' Fall Allergy Season |
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 Mindanao Examiner |
Philippines warns public against gecko medicine
Mindanao Examiner MANILA, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / July 24, 2011) – The Philippine Health Ministry has warned the public against reports that eating geckos could cure a variety of diseases from asthma to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS. … |
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EPA Seeks To Tighten Ozone Standards
Minnesota Public Radio Thurston says lots of scientific studies, including his own, show that ozone triggers attacks in children with asthma. "Basically the airways start to close up, and they feel like they're breathing through a tiny straw," he says. … Smog alert issued for southern New England Letter: Standards for air pollution are out of date EPA warns of unhealthy air quality in NH, ME |
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Asthma in Minnesota May Rise Along with the Temperature
Public News Service The number of Minnesotans suffering from asthma could rise right along with the temperature. A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says a warmer climate means more ozone pollution. According to co-author Liz Perera, … |
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