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  • Effingham Co. health department extends hours Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:16PMThe lazy days of summer are coming to an end. Children are preparing to head back to school. For some, it's time for shots.
  • New students required to register at Laurel Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:48AMNEW CASTLE — All families who have relocated to the Laurel School District are expected to register children in grades seven through 12. The Laurel district encompasses Harlansburg and Hickory and Slippery Rock townships.
  • Libya: medical services in Nefusa mountains struggling Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:43AMMedical services in the Nefusa mountains are struggling to cope with the needs of war casualties and ordinary patients. The lives of many patients are put at risk by a lack of medicines, while a shortage of vaccines could portend an outbreak of ...
  • Clinic Offering Free Physicals for Students Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:24PMA new law this year is changing some of the immunization requirements for students in Grand Island Public Schools. And a grant from United Way is helping one local organization provide those services to low-income families.
  • Retired furniture dealer recounts highlights of career impacted by family, competitive tennis, F. Scott Fitzgerald Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:28PMBy Arthur Lightbourn Contributor If Larry Belinsky could have had his way when he was 18, he would have been a cross between F. Scott Fitzgerald, the writer, and Jay Gatsby, the mysterious millionaire fictional character in Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age novel, “The Great Gatsby.” To Belinsky, retired furniture dealer, champion competitive tennis player, and founder [...]
  • Dr. Gott: Grandpa's gait abnormality puzzles loved one Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:09AMDear Dr. Gott: My 75-year-old grandpa has been having a great deal of difficulty walking for about a month. When he went to his doctor to find what was causing the problem, his doctor ordered an MRI of the brain, indicating ataxia as a diagnosis. I can't understand what an MRI of the brain has to do with difficulties walking, and I sure don't know what ataxia is. Summary:  Dear Dr. Gott: My 75 ...
  • First oral MS drug helps mom get back to a more normal life Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMDenise Malchano was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that attacks the central nervous system, on Jan. 16, 1996. "I lost my whole left side," recalled Ms. Malchano, 50, of Pine, a social worker and mother of a 10-year-old boy. "My face drooped; I lost my gag reflex. I lost everything on that left side."
  • Health department offering shots for incoming college students Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:05PMThe Kanawha-Charleston Health Department will offer immunizations commonly required for incoming college freshmen from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at 108 Lee St. E. in Charleston. Appointments arent needed, but all students must bring their shot records wi...
  • Mina Samuels: In Sickness and In Health Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:42AM"In sickness and in health." Of all the people to whom we might owe this obligation there is one we often don't notice, one who we cannot abandon -- our self.
  • Ask Dr. Gott: Disorder affects movement Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:46AMDear Dr. Gott: My 75-year-old grandpa has been having a great deal of difficulty walking for about a month. When he went to his doctor to find what was causing the problem, his doctor ordered an MRI of the brain, indicating ataxia as a diagnosis.
  • A Cry for Help: 'Worst Humanitarian Crisis in Decades' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:25PMTens of thousands of people are fleeing drought and famine in Somalia in search of food and water in refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.
  • Somalia Drought 'One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises in Decades' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:25PMTens of thousands of people are fleeing drought and famine in Somalia to seek refuge in camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.
  • Somalia's Humanitarian Crisis Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:25PMTens of thousands of people are fleeing drought and famine in Somalia to seek refuge in camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.
  • Shingles vaccine increases, not cases Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:30PMSales of the vaccine Zostavax, which is administered to help prevent the shingles virus, has increased in Crawford County, but officials say it likely isn't due to an actual increase in the number of cases.
  • Kids May Need New Shots, Papers Before Starting School Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:18PMNew immunization rules kicked in this month in for Kentucky, which means many children may need additional shots or paperwork.
  • Time growing short for Tampa clockmaker Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:08PMBy Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 15, 2011 TAMPA — Stan Good turned 65 last year, a milestone that gets him thinking: about his prostate cancer diagnosis, his tour of duty in Vietnam, his song writing aspirations and, especially, about his vocation as a clockmaker. "Ten years ago, they did a survey. There were 2,000 clockmakers and we were dying at rate of 10 percent a year. So I ...
  • Time For Back-To-School Shots Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:00PMIt may be the middle of summer, but now's the time to start thinking about back-to-school shots.
  • It's Not Too Early to Get Your Child's School Physical Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:45PMIt seems the classroom doors have just closed, but all too soon we'll start seeing sale flyers for Dora the Explorer backpacks and 25-cent crayons. Though summer fun has just begun it's not too early to start thinking about your child's back-to-school physicals and making sure they are up to date on their vaccines.
  • Crews comb Blue Mountain for old munitions, unexploded ordinance Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:22PMBlue Mountain probably wasn't named for all the blue grenade rounds in its grasslands, but it could have been.
  • Crews comb Blue Mountain for old munitions, unexploded ordnance Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:22PMBlue Mountain probably wasn't named for all the blue grenade rounds in its grasslands, but it could have been. Blue was the color indicating a practice load for military training exercises that took place for 50 years on the mountainside south of Missoula. This week, guys in bright yellow vests are prowling the recreation area looking for those old munitions and perhaps more dangerous explosives.
  • Woonsocket's Rodriguez ready to climb back into ring Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:27PMDSC00425.JPG By ERIC BENEVIDES ebenevides@woonsocketcall.com WOONSOCKET — Will the third bout in Reynaldo Rodriguez’s comeback be the charm? It’s been more than seven years since Rodriguez experienced the thrill of victory, but the Woonsocket super middleweight will try to end that dry spell on Friday, July 29, when he appears on the undercard of Classic Entertainment ...
  • Sherwood Schwartz's Death Evokes Memories of Golden TV Age Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:37PMFIRST PERSON | A good friend I never really knew died yesterday, and it left me a little colder today.
  • It’s not too soon to think about back-to-school vaccinations Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:25PMPOINT PLEASANT — The Mason County Health Department would like to remind parents to update vaccinations prior to school entry for children this fall. Summertime is a great time to receive these va...
  • Kenya: Flood of Somali Refugees Strains North-West Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:59PMAbout 1,300 Somalis are arriving at the Dadaab refugee camps in northeast Kenya every day. The help they are seeking - refuge from a severe drought and the effects of years of conflict - is being handed out as fast as possible.
  • Garza deal hasn't paid off yet for Cubs Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:06AMThe Matt Garza acquisition in January was supposed to signal the Chicago Cubs’ intention of competing in the National League Central this year.
  • KENYA: Locals feel the strain as refugee numbers soar Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:45AMDADAAB, 13 July 2011 (IRIN) - About 1,300 Somalis are arriving at the Dadaab refugee camps in northeast Kenya every day. The help they are seeking - refuge from a severe drought and the effects of years of conflict - is being handed out as fast as possible. But in a camp complex that has already been stretched well beyond its limits, the new arrivals need more assistance than can be provided ...
  • ‘They took my whole life,’ Comox Valley kennel owner says Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:34AMThe owner of a Comox Valley kennel from which 71 dogs and puppies were seized last week is calling for the dog-breeding industry to be self-regulated.
  • Health digest Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:11AMHere is the health digest for July 12.
  • A.M. Vitals: Government Issues Rules on State Insurance Exchanges Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:57AMAlso: Zostavax shortage; Merck and HIV research; GAO report finds Medicare and Medicaid fraud efforts lacking.
  • Gilead announces expansion of global access program for HIV medications Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:33AMGilead Sciences, Inc. announced today an expansion of its global access program in an effort to provide accelerated access to Gilead medicines for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
  • Students may need vaccines Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:15AMAttention parents – get your children immunized before the August start of school. “It really depends on their ages and what grade they’re going into as to what immunizations they need,” said Allison Clark, Covington Pediatrics nurse.
  • Foster children routinely housed in office waiting room, social worker alleges Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:02AMSupervising Social Worker Lincoln Saul says Department of Children and Family Services officials have grown defensive about their inability to cope with the problem and take steps to hide it. The agency's acting deputy director denies Saul's allegations. A Los Angeles County social worker has accused his managers of routinely housing children in a Wilshire Boulevard office building without ...
  • Hong Kong Strain of Scarlet Fever Unlikely to Spread to U.S., Experts Say Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:29PMTHURSDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of drug-resistant scarlet fever appears to be rapidly spreading through Hong Kong and mainland China, but U.S infectious disease experts remain confident that the new bug isn't heading here anytime soon.
  • Health Tip: Chickenpox Can Be Dangerous During Pregnancy Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:25PM(HealthDay News) -- Chickenpox is a viral disease that isn't serious for most people. But it can be dangerous to a pregnant woman, who is at risk for more complications than if she weren't pregnant, and her fetus, who may be at greater risk of birth defects.
  • Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:34AMSATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- As children head back to school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and happy all year, an expert suggests.
  • Shingles Vaccine Looks Like a Safe Bet for Seniors: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:16AMTUESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Jane Adrian, 61, a landscape architect in Glendale, Calif., saw her parents and two co-workers suffer from the painful, blistering condition known as shingles, so when the vaccine became available, she got it.
  • HIV/AIDS Terms Cont Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:12PMHere are more terms related to HIV/AIDS.
  • Vaccination Debate: As Kentucky requires more immunizations, a Danville mom blames shot for son's debilitation Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:52PMDinah Hopper believes her son Hector's medical problems began after a vaccination in 2009. ( Clay Jackson photo ) Conflicting labels are stuck to vaccines — villainous and vital.
  • VIDEO LIVE UPDATES: Super Rugby FINAL 2011, Reds beat Crusaders, HIGHLIGHTS Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:34AMLive from Suncorp Stadium, as the Crusaders march toward an historic Super Rugby win after a season of travel.
  • Bedbug Infestation in Waynesboro Apartment Complex Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:55PMFamilies at one Waynesboro apartment complex are dealing with a bad case of bedbugs. After countless sleepless nights, they have to toss their furniture, get out, and start from scratch.
  • Rugby Union: Super Rugby Final Preview Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:50PMThe Crusaders have been here before, while the Reds have not shown any sign of nerves at any stage of the season. This is a true final where there are so many fine players in each position on both sides.
  • Done with immunizations? Not by a long shot Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:52PMBENTON HARBOR - Getting your shots isn't just for kids.
  • Puslinch doctor wins prize for web-based immunization record idea Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:49PM— Ensuring children get the right vaccinations at the right time can be confusing and frustrating for parents.
  • What is a chicken pox party? Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:23PMA chicken pox party is a party that is given informally by parents for their children to intentionally expose them to chicken pox.
  • Rugby: Crusaders' emotions on ice for final Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:26PMThe Crusaders are trying to take an almost bloodless approach to what most are picking will be an emotionally draining final tomorrow night.While acknowledging that a win "would be a little bit special", coach Todd Blackadder...
  • No kicking yips for Quade Cooper - coach Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:12PMEwen McKenzie has shrugged off suggestions Quade Cooper has the goalkicking yips.
  • Crusaders' Ellis faces fitness test Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:26AMCrusaders halfback Andy Ellis needs to pass a fitness test if he is to face the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby final on Saturday night.
  • Crusaders unchanged for final Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:09AMCrusaders coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Reds.
  • Reds name unchanged side Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:12PMQueensland Reds name an unchanged line-up for the Super Rugby final against the Crusaders at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium.
  • Rugby Union: Preview: Reds v Crusaders Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:44PMSo many personal match-ups for both the Reds and Crusaders, and only 80 minutes for them to be decided – it doesn't seem enough to answer all the questions ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby final in Brisbane.