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Rand Paul dodged mortality questions
Thanks are due to the Boyle County Chamber of Commerce for bringing our junior Kentucky senator, Rand Paul, to its Chamber/AT&T Public Policy Series last Wednesday, and to Sen. Paul for working Boyle County into his tight schedule. During the question...Tags: Demographics, Rand Paul, Health, Cuba
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Vaccination Debate: As Kentucky requires more immunizations, a Danville mom blames shot for son's debilitation
msimpson@amnews.comConflicting labels are stuck to vaccines — villainous and vital. The majority of Americans credit Edward Jenner’s innovations with preventing countless Americans from getting measles, mumps, rubella, polio and other once-prevalent diseases. ...Tags: Measles, Chemical Industry, Hospitals and Clinics, Kentucky, Physical Conditions
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Early detection saving lives
In the fight against cancer, “early detection is the key to saving lives,” according to James Sharp, American Cancer Society government relations director.
“Local health departments, like Clark County, are on the front lines” of...Tags: Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Lincoln grad is recipient of national scholarship
Alicia Grimm, a second year student at the University of Kentucky School for Dentistry, was awarded a National Health Service Corp Scholarship worth approximately $180,000 over the next three years.
The National Health Service Corps awards scholarships...Tags: Health and Safety at School, University of Kentucky, Health, Awards and Prizes, Colleges and Universities
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Health: World Breastfeeding Week starts today
World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated this week.
During this time we want to stress the importance of supporting our breastfeeding mothers and families. It has been proven that mothers have more success breastfeeding their babies when they have...Tags: Human Body, Kentucky, Family, American Academy of Pediatrics, Health
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Arts Council of Mercer County's Superhero Crawl benefits American Cancer Society
jenb@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — The streets here will be crawling with superheroes Friday during The Arts Council of Mercer County’s Superhero Crawl.This is the second year for a summer crawl, a performance art event hosted by the arts council. Last year’...Tags: Health, Arts and Culture, Michael Jackson, Arts, Human Interest
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Health: Great American Smokeout gives smokers a chance to kick the habit
Could this be the first day of your life without tobacco or cigarettes? Are you thinking about becoming a nonsmoker, but don’t know when to start? The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th annual Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17 by...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Mayo Clinic, Flu
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Relay for Life planning its `Sweet 16' celebration
Clark County Relay for Life participants can expect a revamped event this year, with more games, prizes and other activities.
“We are planning on having a big celebration for our 16th year,” Jane Hines, Relay committee chairman, said.
The...Tags: Cancer, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Relay for Life
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Clark County Relay for Life raises at least $53,000
The Winchester SunMoney is still being collected for the 2011 Clark County Relay for Life, according to committee co-chair Melanie Gabbard. Although the event was Friday night at the George Rogers Clark High School track, teams have until Aug. 1 to collect money for this...Tags: Technology, Ceremonies, Television, Awards and Prizes, Health
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Relay for Life teams generate more than $40,000 for cancer research
The Winchester SunThe American Cancer Society is at least $43,000 closer to finding a cure for cancer, thanks to the 19 teams participating in the Clark County Relay for Life. The annual event began at 7 p.m. Friday at the George Rogers Clark High School track with food,...Tags: Technology, Kentucky, Andy Griffith, Blood, Relay for Life
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Luminarias vivid reminders of lives touched by cancer
The Winchester SunThis is the second in a three-part series on Relay for Life. Perhaps no other symbol is as meaningful for the individuals whose lives have been touched by cancer as the luminarias that encircle and light up the George Rogers Clark High School track...Tags: Heart and Circulatory System, Happiness (state of mind), Cancer, Health, Diseases and Illnesses
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Control your diabetes for life - and for your family
The National Diabetes Education Program shared this information just for men and what an appropriate time to share as Father’s Day is celebrated this weekend.
Almost 11 million men 20 or older currently have diabetes in the United States. That&...Tags: ABC (tv network), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Medical Services, Physical Conditions, Medical Procedures and Tests
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