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    May 10, 2013 |Story| Winchester Sun

  1. Winchester physician loses medical license

    The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure issued an emergency suspension of the license of a Winchester doctor who allegedly overprescribed painkillers to a woman with whom he was having an affair, according to the order issued last week.
    The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure issued an emergency suspension of the license of a Winchester doctor who allegedly overprescribed painkillers to a woman with whom he was having an affair, according to the order issued last week. Dr. Quentin...

    Tags: Weight, OxyContin (drug), Chemical Industry, Suboxone (drug), Theft

    2. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Winchester Sun

  2. Winchester Weigh Down off and running

    Clark Countians have entered the race to better health by enrolling in the Winchester Weigh Down. The Winchester Weigh Down runs from March 13 through May 8. This is your chance to get in shape and shed unwanted weight.
    Clark Countians have entered the race to better health by enrolling in the Winchester Weigh Down. The Winchester Weigh Down runs from March 13 through May 8. This is your chance to get in shape and shed unwanted weight. This eight-week weight loss...

    Tags: Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health Treatments, YMCA, Overweight

    3. Nov 23, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  3. A look at the history of Dr. John W. Ishmael¿s residence

    By Harry Enoch
    By Harry Enoch Dr. John W. Ishmael, MD, lived at 217 S. Main St. in Winchester from the time he built the house in the 1890s until his death in 1920. Dr. Edward P. Guerrant purchased the house in 1927 and turned it into the Guerrant Clinic. His son,...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Flu, Pneumonia, Arts and Culture, University of Louisville

    4. Mar 23, 2012 |Story| AM News

  4. Looking Back: From our files for March 25, 2012

    <strong>100 YEARS AGO &mdash; 1912</strong>
    100 YEARS AGO — 1912   The large mercantile establishment of W.C. Surber in Junction City was broken into and robbed. Several pairs of shoes, a lot of flour, and other articles were taken. The burglars gained entry by breaking out one of the large...

    Tags: Riverton, Landforms, Health Insurance, Economy, Business and Finance, Health

    5. Jul 20, 2011 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  5. Dunkelberger recounts four decades as Wilmore's doctor

    Dale Dunkelberger estimates he has delivered 860 babies in his career as a doctor &mdash; that&rsquo;s one baby per week for 16 and a half years. And just about all of those deliveries were in the 1950s and &rsquo;60s for his patients in Wilmore when he was the town&rsquo;s primary physician.
    Dale Dunkelberger estimates he has delivered 860 babies in his career as a doctor — that’s one baby per week for 16 and a half years. And just about all of those deliveries were in the 1950s and ’60s for his patients in Wilmore when he...

    Tags: Clubs and Associations, Hospitals and Clinics, Skype, Colleges and Universities, Armed Forces

    6. Jun 19, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  6. Should obesity be considered a disease?

    The American Medical Association has defined obesity as a disease, meaning 78 million American adults and 12 million children have a medical condition requiring treatment. Reporter Tim Darragh asked two experts about AMA&rsquo;s declaration.
    The American Medical Association has defined obesity as a disease, meaning 78 million American adults and 12 million children have a medical condition requiring treatment. Reporter Tim Darragh asked two experts about AMA’s declaration. YES: Dr....

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diabetes, Medical Research, University of Pennsylvania, Internists

    7. Jun 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. AMA declares obesity a disease

    The American Medical Assn. voted Tuesday to declare obesity a disease, a move that effectively defines 78 million American adults and 12 million children as having a medical condition requiring treatment.
    The American Medical Assn. voted Tuesday to declare obesity a disease, a move that effectively defines 78 million American adults and 12 million children as having a medical condition requiring treatment. The nation's leading physicians organization...

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Colleges and Universities, Diabetes, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Overweight

    8. Jun 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. What changes now that doctors have declared obesity a 'disease'?

    Does it really matter if the medical establishment calls obesity a &ldquo;disease&rdquo; instead of a chronic health condition or a disorder?
    Does it really matter if the medical establishment calls obesity a “disease” instead of a chronic health condition or a disorder? It’s a question doctors and public health experts are considering in the wake of Tuesday’s vote...

    Tags: Diabetes, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Overweight, Heart Disease, Health

    9. Jun 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. AMA to offices: Don't make workers sit all day!

    &ldquo;Get off your butts,&rdquo; the nation&rsquo;s doctors said Tuesday, as the American Medical Assn. adopted a new policy on sitting in the workplace.
    “Get off your butts,” the nation’s doctors said Tuesday, as the American Medical Assn. adopted a new policy on sitting in the workplace. Citing mounting evidence that sitting for extended periods of time is really bad for you, the...

    Tags: Weight, Diabetes, Overweight, Mayo Clinic, The New York Times

    10. Jun 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Is obesity a disease?

    Is smoking a disease? Few of us would think so. It's a terribly unhealthful habit that can cause various fatal and chronic diseases, but it is not an illness unto itself. There are smokers who remain disease-free.
    Is smoking a disease? Few of us would think so. It's a terribly unhealthful habit that can cause various fatal and chronic diseases, but it is not an illness unto itself. There are smokers who remain disease-free. So it's hard for me to jump on board...

    Tags: Weight, Symptoms, Obesity

    11. Jun 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Rx for electronic records

    A critical opportunity to improve U.S. health care finally lies within reach. In 2004, then-President George Bush announced the goal to have a national electronic health records (EHR) system in place in 10 years. Tragically, EHR development had become bogged down, dominated by dozens of contractors profiting from a competition to sell EHR services. But at last this initiative may succeed, which will have more profound benefits for our health care than has generally been appreciated.
    A critical opportunity to improve U.S. health care finally lies within reach. In 2004, then-President George Bush announced the goal to have a national electronic health records (EHR) system in place in 10 years. Tragically, EHR development had become...

    Tags: Electronics, Hospitals and Clinics, Technology, Economy, Business and Finance, The New York Times

    12. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  12. Molestation cases highlight patients' potential vulnerability in exam room

    After being accused of improperly touching two patients during treatment procedures, Winter Garden acupuncturist Ragu Nath was recently banned by state health officials from treating females by himself.
    After being accused of improperly touching two patients during treatment procedures, Winter Garden acupuncturist Ragu Nath was recently banned by state health officials from treating females by himself. It's the latest example of a Central Florida...

    Tags: Sexual Misconduct, Prosecution, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Sports, Incest

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