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Renewed pertussis threat in Northern Michigan comes with expanded recommendations
The number of pertussis cases, otherwise known as whooping cough, are rising nationally, and cases locally in 2013 are up as well. Pertussis can be unknowingly spread to others, especially infants and young children, to whom it may be deadly....
Tags: Coughing, Diphtheria , Symptoms, Bellaire, Private Health Care
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Community notes Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
Births A son, Daniel Stephen, was born to Dan and Holly O'Donnell of Petoskey on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Daniel weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth. His siblings are Lucas, Claire and...
Tags: Breads, The Women (movie, 2008), Personal Service, Natural Resource Industry, Health Treatments
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Community Notes Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
Birth A daughter, Lena Christine Baker, was born to Tim and Jessica Baker of Boyne City on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Lena weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. She has a brother, Luke Baker. Grandparents are Park and Yvonne...
Tags: Diabetes, Gaming, Genesis (music group), Foods and Beverages, Sexual Assault
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Most women misunderstand IUD birth control
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new survey, most women had inaccurate perceptions about the safety and effectiveness of intrauterine devices (IUDs) in preventing pregnancy, say U.S. researchers, who urge doctors to talk more about the benefits of the...Tags: University of Washington, Gynecology, Health Treatments, Obstetrics, Birth Control
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Teen arrested for stealing pregnant woman's purse
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsA teenager is behind bars accused of stealing a pregnant shopper's purse in a Dillon's parking lot. Police were called to the scene at the Harry and Edgemoor Dillons Friday afternoon. The woman told police a young man approached her, asking for a...Tags: Theft
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Community Notes Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Meetings Sunday, Feb. 24 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. All players welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information. Monday, Feb. 25 Boyne City Rotary Club...Tags: Diabetes, Genesis (music group), Sexual Assault, Personal Service, Parkinson's Disease
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U.S. lags world, fails women with lack of paid leave
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act. The 1993 act is a federal law requiring employers to provide employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons, including pregnancy. On this...
Tags: Health Organizations, Asthma, Employment, Employment Opportunities, Childhood Diseases and Illnesses
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Vision and health The Health Department offers vision and hearing screenings in public schools for children in preschool, kindergarten, first and eighth grade, and also for students new to Anne Arundel county schools. Students in the following schools...Tags: AIDS, Health Organizations, American Cancer Society, Addiction, Fort Meade (military base)
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Bill to provide job protections for pregnant women filed
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Jennifer Curington, Staff Writer TALLAHASSEE–Federal law already protects women from being fired at work for being pregnant, but two female legislators think that Florida needs to provide more protection. Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando,... -
How common is eclampsia today?
A popular "Downton Abbey" character died in childbirth from eclampsia in a storyline that shocked audiences. But what exactly is eclampsia, and does it kill modern-day moms? Barbara Deller, a nurse-midwife and senior maternal and newborn health adviser...
Tags: Diabetes, Abdominal Pain, Downton Abbey (tv program), Kidney Disease, Johns Hopkins University
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Mother of woman killed after younger daughter saw Obama prepares for funeral
Tribune reporterThe mother of a woman killed the same day as a younger daughter heard President Barack Obama speak about gun violence in Chicago was left preparing funeral arrangements today as charges were pending against the alleged killers. Angela Blakely finalized...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Murder, North Chicago, Barack Obama, Mount Hope
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Community notes Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Volunteer connections Be a SAFE chaperone. SAFE provides 2-3 dances each school year to provide substance abuse free activities to youth in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. Chaperones usually commit to about 4 hours of being present. Volunteers must be...
Tags: Diabetes, Sexual Assault, Genesis (music group), Personal Service, Reformed
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