Medical headlines for Thursday, November 5. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNYW FOX 5 New York, NY]
In the Republican radio address, Sen. John McCain warned that rushing through legislation now would do more harm than good. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
It's one of the fastest growing substance abuse problems in the country, and last year alone, it was the cause of 36 deaths in North Dakota. Prescription drug abuse is a definite cause for concern, but a new effort by the state Attorney General and several community police departments is trying to change that. Minot is one of four North Dakota pilot cities taking part in the Prescription Drug Take Back Program. Residents are urged to deposit their old or unused prescriptions in this box to prevent any future abuse of the medication. Minot Police Lieutenant, Jason Olson, says the box will be under 24-hour surveillance until the Ward County Drug Task Force is able to dispose of its contents. He believes small steps like these can go a long way in preventing a major drug-related accident. (Lt. Jason Olson, Minot Police Dept.) "It's just an effort with the Attorney General's office spearheading this project and we're just a drop point for that project for the Attorney General's office to help get those drugs out of the homes when they're unused, so they won't be a danger to the public." The box is located in the Minot Police Department's lobby area. Containers are also available in Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMC CBS Bismarck North ]
It's one of the fastest growing substance abuse problems in the country, and last year alone, it was the cause of 36 deaths in North Dakota. Prescription drug abuse is a definite cause for concern, but a new effort by the state Attorney General and several community police departments is trying to change that. Minot is one of four North Dakota pilot cities taking part in the Prescription Drug Take Back Program. Residents are urged to deposit their old or unused prescriptions in this box to prevent any future abuse of the medication. Minot Police Lieutenant, Jason Olson, says the box will be under 24-hour surveillance until the Ward County Drug Task Force is able to dispose of its contents. He believes small steps like these can go a long way in preventing a major drug-related accident. (Lt. Jason Olson, Minot Police Dept.) "It's just an effort with the Attorney General's office spearheading this project and we're just a drop point for that project for the Attorney General's office to help get those drugs out of the homes when they're unused, so they won't be a danger to the public." The box is located in the Minot Police Department's lobby area. Containers are also available in Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMC CBS Bismarck North ]
Co-workers' surgeries successful [www.clipsyndicate.com | WDTN NBC 2 Dayton]
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More than 20,000 people in Onondaga County are now protected against the H1N1 virus. The Health Department held its last vaccine clinic of the year Saturday at Drumlins. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WSYR ABC 9 Syracuse]
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Telling the truth to your doctor could help improve your health. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KMGH ABC Denver]
Can a city shut down a medical marijuana dispensary after it has opened? [www.clipsyndicate.com | KMGH ABC Denver]
If congress passes some form of healthcare legislation, it will affect all of us in one way or another. Today, North Dakota employers got a chance to see what is in the bill that will affect their business. Nandan Kenkeremath (ken-care-a-math) with Leading Edge Policy and Stragey reviewed some of the particulars of the bill and let the employers know what impacts the bill will have on benefits packages they offer to workers. (Kelvin Hullet/ Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce) "What do the employer mandates mean. Whats the payroll tax proposed and how would that scale out depending on size of employee base and those sorts of things. what will employers be required to provide to employees and those sorts of things." Hullet says more than one hundred local employers attended today's event. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMC CBS Bismarck North ]
Michael Phelps and Team USA beat Europe's swimming stars 185-78 in Manchester [www.clipsyndicate.com | Press Association UK]
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H1N1 vaccine clinic at Walden Galleria [www.clipsyndicate.com | WIVB CBS 4 Buffalo]
Swine flu shots east longmeadow [www.clipsyndicate.com | WWLP NBC 22 Springfield M]
President Barack Obama applauded the efforts of Senate Democrats who have worked to get the 60 votes his heath care reform package needs for passage. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A holdout no more, Sen. Ben Nelson agreed Saturday to provide the 60th and deciding vote for sweeping health care legislation in the Senate. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Are you "D"-pleated? This time of year is when people across the country begin experiencing low levels of vitamin D. Reporter Kate Schell tells us why it's important to get your daily dose of the sunshine vitamin. North Dakota winters are certainly not known for their warm temperatures and sunshine. (Kelly Fisher/MedCenter One, L.R.D) "They actually say that if you draw a line from Northern California to Boston and any state above that line are at risk for low levels of vitamin D from the sun. And it has to do with how high the sun. The sun is actually lower during those months so the rays cannot synthesize vitamin D in our skin like it does during the summer months." The off-months, like December, are when it's becoming most important for people to absorb extra vitamin D. Research has shown that Vitamin D plays a critical role in the human body. (Kelly Fisher/MedCenter One, L.R.D) "So bone health, immunity, muscular and nerve function, again helping your body use insulin, and preventing some forms of cancer also is the main function of vitamin D." Between the months of October and April, licensed dietician Kelly Fisher says it's important to find other sources of vitamin D since the sun won't cut it. She suggests altering your diet... to have foods containing vitamin d... like fatty fish, egg yolks and milk. (Kelly Fisher/MedCenter One, L.R.D) "You are probably going to want to still drink the milk and get the dairy sources, but probably take a supplement during that time too if your not out in the sun." The daily recommended dose of vitamin D is 800 international units. That would take around eight cups of milk per day. A simple blood test will let you know if your vitamin D levels are normal. With KX News, Im Kate Schell Kelly Fisher says people with darker skin need to be extra mindful of their vitamin D levels. They don't absorb the sun as well as people with lighter-skin, making their levels even lower. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMB CBS Bismarck North D]
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Here's the latest news for Saturday December 19th: A victory for Obama's health overhaul plan, East Coast walloped by wintry storm, Travel tie-ups in the U.K. and doctors start removing needles from Brazilian toddler. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Six trails at Sandia Peak Ski Area opened Saturday, adding the Albuquerque-area ski trails to the growing list of places open to New Mexico skiers and snowboarders. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KRQE CBS 13 Albuquerque]
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