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MRSA case reported at George Rogers Clark High School
The Winchester SunA student athlete at George Rogers Clark High School has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Clark County Superintendent Elaine Farris said school officials were notified Wednesday that the...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health and Safety at School, Students, MRSA, Staphylococcal Infection
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Mercer County trying to curb teen pregnancy rate
smojica@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — There are more teenage mothers in Mercer County than in most other regions of central Kentucky, which has prompted the health department to renew its efforts to bring abstinence-based education into the public schools. On Thursday,...Tags: Family, Arts and Culture, Social Sciences, Education, Culture
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Though rare, infant botulism is dangerous
Infant botulism is an illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. The condition can be frightening because it can cause muscle weakness and breathing problems. But it is very rare: Fewer than 100 cases...Tags: Food Industry, Botulism, Symptoms, Constipation, Hospitals and Clinics
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Rosaries, gangs and the battle over religious symbols in schools
First Amendment CenterWhen Jake Balthazor was sent to the office by his teacher last week, imagine his surprise. After all, Jake hadn’t disrupted class, failed to do his homework or committed any other offense that might lead to disciplinary action at Coon Rapids High...Tags: Gang Activity, Students, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Religion and Belief
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Pool safety a major concern
County coronerWhile my previous column was on preventing accidental drowning from all sources of water, this month I am specifically addressing swimming-pool safety. With the approach of Memorial Day, which is the traditional start of the summer swimming season,...Tags: Cell Phones, Health, Memorial Day, Emergency Health Procedures, Personal Service
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CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Caution your child to practice safety on the Internet
Contributing columnistAs the ways of engaging in the online community continues to expand, younger children are beginning to participate in social networking sites and chat rooms. Even from within the safety of your home, the Internet can be incredibly dangerous, and it’...Tags: Nick Jr. (tv network), Health, Facebook
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Lois Marie Mayo: Feb. 15, 2012
Lois Marie Mayo, 62, wife of Steve Mayo of Winchester, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13 at her home.
She was born in Kenton, Ohio, on Aug. 4, 1949 to Oscar and Lona Craft England.
She was a medical transcriptionist and attended the Winchester...Tags: Health
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Finding ways to meet physical activity guidelines for youth
Children’s activity levels have dropped in recent decades through a number of factors, among them, cultural shifts in the way parents and supervisors address issues of child safety and supervision, differences in built and outdoor environments, to...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diabetes, Obesity
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Board of education discusses coach-athlete relationships
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comOngoing national scandals of sex abuse at public institutions have caused the Jessamine County school district to revisit its policy and suggest strong, clear language about boundaries in coach-athlete relationships. The most prominent scandal has been...Tags: Students, College Sports, Health, Teaching and Learning, Jerry Sandusky
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School survey shows student expectations up, teacher morale down
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comStudents across all grade levels in Jessamine County say their teachers expect the best from them, according to a survey in public schools last year. Meanwhile, teachers perceived lower morale for themselves and their administrators compared to data...Tags: Stress, Human Interest
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Perryville man's search leads to mother and child reunion
msimpson@amnews.comPERRYVILLE — Billy Matherly waited 54 years to make the phone call. Still, the long search for the name of the person on the other end of the line seemed easy compared to figuring out what to say if she answered. So, when he heard Nell Dixon...Tags: Family, Adoption, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Carrollton
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Health: Healthier living lessens the odds of SIDS
October is SIDS Awareness Month
SIDS stands for sudden infant death syndrome, the sudden and unexplained death of a baby under the age of 1 year.
Because many SIDS babies are found in their cribs, some people called it “crib death,” but...Tags: Breastfeeding, Human Body, Facebook
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