Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

J & B Sausage Co., a Waelder, Texas establishment, is recalling an additional 9,909 pounds of chicken product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
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Texas Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

The Doctor Is Out; You May Be in Luck

In some cases, heart patients survive longer when their doctors are away at conferences.
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The Doctor Is Out; You May Be in Luck

Healthcare Reform Basics

Confused about Healthcare Reform? Don’t be. Start with this introduction and learn the four things that EVERYONE should know–then head to selecthealth.org/r…
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Healthcare Reform Basics

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Monday, December 29, 2014

Obama Explains Healthcare Gov Site

With all the problems of the Obamacare Healthcare.gov site, our imperial president decided to lend his mellifluous voice to the debate and settle for once an…
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Obama Explains Healthcare Gov Site

Why Cafeteria Food Is the Best

Many parents undoubtedly think they are doing the best for their children by having them bring lunch from home instead of eating the lunches served in school. But recent studies clearly prove them wrong.
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Why Cafeteria Food Is the Best

What Millennials And Their Leaders Must Know To Succeed

Yes, millennials operate under a different set of expectations than their boomer-age leaders. But here are five tips from career coach Dr. Antoine Moss on how both sides can bridge the gap to succeed.
Forbes.com: Most popular stories

What Millennials And Their Leaders Must Know To Succeed

Sunday, December 28, 2014

7 tips for dressing up health care communications

In health care communications, a picture is worth a thousand words and can create a lasting impression in the viewer’s mind. Following is a list of dos and don’ts to ensure you look professional on camera. After all, you want your target audience to respect you, not question your...
7 tips for dressing up health care communications

Chris Rockwood on the Importance of Healthcare Reform

Access to quality, affordable healthcare is essential to the security of our families and the growth of our economy. The Affordable Care Act was an important…

Chris Rockwood on the Importance of Healthcare Reform

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Friday, December 26, 2014

Happy Apple Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Happy Apples, is issuing a voluntary recall of Happy Apple Brand caramel apples with a best use by date between August 25th and November 23rd 2014, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in...
Happy Apple Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Comfort Casseroles for Winter Dinners

Lasagnas and Provençal gratins that will keep in the refrigerator and that can also be frozen.
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Comfort Casseroles for Winter Dinners

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christian Healthcare Ministries on The Mike Huckabee Show on Fox News TV Network

Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) was featured April 9 and 10, 2011 on The Mike Huckabee Show on the Fox News network. Click the video to watch the inter…
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Christian Healthcare Ministries on The Mike Huckabee Show on Fox News TV Network

Rearranging the Subcontinent

By Robert D. Kaplan The division of the Indian subcontinent between two major states, India and Pakistan (as well as a minor one, Bangladesh), may not be history’s last word in political geography there. For, as I have previously observed, history is a record of many different spatial...
Rearranging the Subcontinent

Pain Relievers Tied to Reduced Skin Cancer Risk

Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs taken orally may reduce the risk for squamous cell carcinoma, a review of studies has found.
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Pain Relievers Tied to Reduced Skin Cancer Risk

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

HFMA's Joe Fifer - State of Healthcare Finance (complete)

Joe Fifer, President and CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, shares his assessment of the challenges of healthcare finance and the steps …
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HFMA's Joe Fifer - State of Healthcare Finance (complete)

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Exercise to Lose Weight? Stay Warm

Exercising in chilly temperatures could undermine dieting willpower, a new study found.
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Exercise to Lose Weight? Stay Warm

Infographic: The journey of today’s digital patient

The ubiquitous “Dr. Google” has never been to medical school, yet millions pose health inquiries to him (or is it her?) every day.


What does this pain mean?


Is this the correct medication?


Have others experienced these side effects? ...
Infographic: The journey of today’s digital patient

Think You Found the Perfect Gift? Think Again

Research suggests that you might consider giving gift cards — because the less specific the gift, the more it will be appreciated.
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Think You Found the Perfect Gift? Think Again

Monday, December 22, 2014

Living With Cancer: Playing the C Card

After the diagnosis, cancer can serve many purposes â an excuse for ice cream, a motivation to go fly-fishing, a reason to not do just about anything.
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Living With Cancer: Playing the C Card

Obama: Health Care Reform Means More Jobs

President Barack Obama says passage of his health care proposals would create new jobs by making small business startups more affordable. (Oct. 3)
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Obama: Health Care Reform Means More Jobs

Dr. Oz gets fact-checked and the results aren't pretty

What do real-world doctors have to say about the advice dispensed on "The Dr. Oz Show?" Less than one-third of it can be backed up by even modest medical evidence. If that sounds alarming, consider this: Nearly 4 in 10 of the assertions made on the show appear to be made on the basis...
Dr. Oz gets fact-checked and the results aren't pretty

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Ask Well: Why Do My Knees Make Noise When I Squat?

A reader asks: Why do my knees make a cracking sound?
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Ask Well: Why Do My Knees Make Noise When I Squat?

California adds 90,100 jobs in November

Capping off three years of strong job growth, California employers added another 90,100 positions in November — one of the largest monthly hiring spurts in two decades.
Business – Los Angeles Times

California adds 90,100 jobs in November

For Hanukkah, Cooking With Oil

The latke tradition is all about oil. This week’s Recipes for Health put the focus on skillet-cooked vegetables.
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For Hanukkah, Cooking With Oil

How Do I Choose the Healthcare Plan That is Right For Me?

Be sure to check out https://www.humanahealthcarereform.com for more information around reform | Balancing cost and coverage is the key to choosing the right…
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How Do I Choose the Healthcare Plan That is Right For Me?

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Ask Well: Wild Fish vs. Farmed Fish

A reader asks: Is eating farm-raised fish better than eating no fish at all?
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Ask Well: Wild Fish vs. Farmed Fish

Health Care Reform - Your ideas?

Senator Dodd asks: Is your health care working? What changes would you like to see? Add your ideas at YouTube’s Senate Hub at http://youtube.com/senatehub De…
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Health Care Reform - Your ideas?

Dishing out health care info? Make it accessible to your readers

Your heart is beating fast. You are searching through results quickly. Your eye lands on one item that looks like it might be right. You anxiously scan the information. You keep looking for something that will tell you what to do next.
People feel this way when they are searching for...
Dishing out health care info? Make it accessible to your readers

Aspirin Risks Outweigh Benefits for Younger Women

For many women the risk of taking a small dose of aspirin a day may outweigh the benefits.
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Aspirin Risks Outweigh Benefits for Younger Women

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Belly Fat Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death

Having a “beer belly” significantly increases the risk for sudden cardiac death, a new study has found.
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Belly Fat Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death

Tristar Equine Issues Voluntary Recall of Gastrotec

Tristar Equine Marketing, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Gastrotec down to the consumer level. Gastrotec was previously marketed by Tristar as an OTC drug for use in horses, and contains a combination of Omeprazole and Misoprostol.
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Tristar Equine Issues Voluntary Recall of Gastrotec

Questioning the Idea of Good Carbs, Bad Carbs

For people who already follow a healthful diet, the glycemic index may not be very important.
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Questioning the Idea of Good Carbs, Bad Carbs

Healthcare Reform: Will I get financial help to pay for health insurance coverage?

A common question about healthcare reform is, “Will I get financial help to pay for health insurance coverage?” The answer is, “yes–if you meet certain qual…

Healthcare Reform: Will I get financial help to pay for health insurance coverage?

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

How Exercise Changes Our DNA

Exercise, a new study finds, changes the shape and functioning our genes, an important stop on the way to improved health and fitness.
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How Exercise Changes Our DNA

Consumerism Comes to Healthcare: Are You Ready?

A survey finds the answer is “no.” Healthcare systems must prep systems and services now to help patients make informed decisions.
HealthLeadersMedia.com – HealthLeaders Magazine

Consumerism Comes to Healthcare: Are You Ready?

Monday, December 15, 2014

Poor Sleep Tied to Brain Changes of Dementia

Sleep apnea and other problems that cause low oxygen saturation of blood during sleep may increase the risk of brain changes associated with dementia, a new study reports.
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Poor Sleep Tied to Brain Changes of Dementia

Hospital Business Analytics in an Era of Healthcare Reform

Presented by Don N. Kleinmuntz,Strata Decision Technology [ital.] In this session, Kleinmuntz draws on years of experience with healthcare financial decision…
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Hospital Business Analytics in an Era of Healthcare Reform

Scripps Health's surplus declines with loss of state provider-fee revenue

Scripps Health, the four-hospital San Diego-based system, ended fiscal 2014 with a drop in its operating surplus as it booked significantly less revenue than in the prior year even as it held expenses in check. However, like many systems, it…
Modern Healthcare Breaking News

Scripps Health's surplus declines with loss of state provider-fee revenue

The Green House Effect: Homes for the Elderly to Thrive

The common belief is that nursing homes are depressing places where old people go to die. But the Green House project offers cheerful, homelike facilities that are respectful of the needs and wants of elderly Americans.
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The Green House Effect: Homes for the Elderly to Thrive

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Cardiac Hospital Performance

The Truven Health Analytics 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study identifies hospitals that achieve the best performance on a scorecard of performance measures. This year, based on comparisons between the winners and a peer group of similar high-volume hospitals that were not winners, the study...
Cardiac Hospital Performance

Lean Healthcare. Why Lean? Why now?

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, David Daisher, gives an overview of Lean, talks about why Lean needs to be implemented in Healthcare, and why Lean needs implement…
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Lean Healthcare. Why Lean? Why now?

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Think Like a Doctor: A Hideous Sore

Solve a real-life medical mystery: A young doctor develops a repulsive rash on her arm. Then her boyfriend gets it, too.
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Think Like a Doctor: A Hideous Sore

How to promote your radiology practice

Let’s talk about the image of imaging centers.
Generally, radiology groups have not been at the forefront of marketing communications. Most patients are referred by physicians, and practices tend to be busy. Life is good.
However, communicators know that today’s visually creative wor...
How to promote your radiology practice

Pâté from the Sea

Think Christmas and New Year’s parties; these make great, healthy hors d’oeuvres.
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Pâté from the Sea

Friday, December 12, 2014

Obama's Health Care Plan Explained

DVD available at http://gothealthcaremovie.com On Wednesday July 22, 2009 President Obama held a press conference to explain his proposed health care plan an…

Obama's Health Care Plan Explained

The Latest Data About Online Reviews

Today, more American consumers than ever are writing and using online reviews to shop for doctors, dentists, veterinarians and physical therapists. In fact, the latest statistics show dramatic increases in the use of online reviews. In 2013, Software Advice, a practice management systems...
The Latest Data About Online Reviews

Weight Gain Carries Risks, No Matter Your Weight

Even in young adults of normal weight, increases in body mass index also lead to increased risk of heart disease and other problems.
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Weight Gain Carries Risks, No Matter Your Weight

Thursday, December 11, 2014

For Lung Cancer Screening, a Small Dose of Hope

After years of research, there is genuine hope for reducing the toll exacted by lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
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For Lung Cancer Screening, a Small Dose of Hope

Washington Firm Recalls Chef Salads with Ham And Turkey Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Real Foods LLC, a Kent, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 308 pounds of Chef Salad with Ham and Turkey due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
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Washington Firm Recalls Chef Salads with Ham And Turkey Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Confused about healthcare reform? Get the facts.

Healthcare reform is confusing. What will this new system and the Insurance Exchanges mean to independent optometry? Learn the basics in this brief, but info…

Confused about healthcare reform? Get the facts.

The Punishing Cost of Cancer Care

As the price of chemotherapy now routinely reaches $ 100,000 for a full treatment course, my patients are forced more and more into making the equivalent of Sophie’s Choice when it comes to treating their cancer.
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The Punishing Cost of Cancer Care

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Exercising a Fat Dog (and Yourself)

When man’s best friend gets too fat, that pet becomes a potential fitness aid for its owner.
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Exercising a Fat Dog (and Yourself)

Christmas Caroling at the Capitol

Source: www.youtube.com – Tuesday, December 09, 2014 Christmas Caroling at the Capitol KRCG's chief photographer Kon Kostin gives us a look at the sights and sounds of the 76th Annual Capitol Caroling program. For more information, visit http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/ Like…...
Christmas Caroling at the Capitol

Got a Minute? Let’s Work Out

Just a single minute of high-intensity exercise in aಊ-minute workout can improve your fitness level, research showed.
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Got a Minute? Let’s Work Out

Real People Real Problems: Young People not signing up - ObamaCare - Healthcare

This video is about Young People not signing up for obamacare / Healthcare Testimonial from Http://patientcenteredhealthplan.com For more information visit h…

Real People Real Problems: Young People not signing up - ObamaCare - Healthcare

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Google’s HIPAA-compliant pilot program reflects shifting health care needs

Yes, it is possible to innovate on a tight budget.
If this is one of your responsibilities, patient videoconferencing is an area that’s ripe for opportunity.
Google Helpouts—similar to Google Hangouts—interfaces with dozens of available devices and platforms that could be an easy sell t...
Google’s HIPAA-compliant pilot program reflects shifting health care needs

Monday, December 8, 2014

BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure

A new study shows that the chemical can seep into beverages and raise blood pressure within a few hours.
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BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure

Republican Calls Middle Class Americans With Healthcare Problems Sob Stories

My Book: As I See It: Class Warfare The Only Resort To Right Wing Doom Book’s Webpage: http://amzn.to/dt72c7 – Twitter: http://twitter.com/egbertowillies Blo…
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Republican Calls Middle Class Americans With Healthcare Problems Sob Stories

Infographic: 8 strange allergy treatments from around the world

There are many do-it-yourself ways to manage reactions to everyday living.
This infographic offers popular alternatives to traditional treatments. Of course, some of the “remedies” are unproven or disproven.
For instance:


Eating an onion can reduce the inflammation factor ...
Infographic: 8 strange allergy treatments from around the world

Antibiotics May Not Raise Asthma Risk

A large Swedish study has found strong evidence that there is no connection between antibiotic use and the subsequent development of asthma.
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Antibiotics May Not Raise Asthma Risk

Sunday, December 7, 2014

The Yogurt Must Be Greek

Few people have as much appreciation for Greek yogurt – or expertise in making it – as Maria Loi, an acclaimed chef, author and host of television cooking shows.
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The Yogurt Must Be Greek

Tennessee governor says decision on Medicaid expansion close

Gov. Bill Haslam said Friday that he’s talked with nine Republican governors who have expanded Medicaid for low-income people in their states, and he plans to announce what he will do by the end of the month.
Modern Healthcare Breaking News

Tennessee governor says decision on Medicaid expansion close

Wild About Mushrooms

Mushrooms are meaty — it is their juicy, chewy texture and the umami element in their flavor profile — and lend themselves to Mediterranean as well as Asian seasonings.
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Wild About Mushrooms

Healthcare Administration Career Guide

Interested in Healthcare Administration -One of the highest paying jobs in US? http://healthcareadministrationsite.com/ for more information.
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Healthcare Administration Career Guide

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Promising jobs report suggests Americans' earnings are rising again

Providing a surprising and much-needed bit of momentum to a shaky global economy, government figures released Friday show the U.S. economy is on track this year to create the most jobs since 1999.
Business – Los Angeles Times

Promising jobs report suggests Americans' earnings are rising again

Friday, December 5, 2014

Think Like a Doctor: A Hideous Sore Solved

Readers solve the case of a young doctor and her boyfriend who both develop horrible rashes after vacationing in Brazil.
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Think Like a Doctor: A Hideous Sore Solved

Bill Maher on healthcare reform, "western medicine", vaccinations, swine flu, and more!

This video is an example of Bill Maher’s views on medicine, especially vaccinations and healthcare reform. I want to raise awareness among sceptics when it c…
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Bill Maher on healthcare reform, "western medicine", vaccinations, swine flu, and more!

Four Things You Can Do to Stimulate More Positive Reviews

About one-quarter (25 percent) of patients leave medical practices every year for reasons that may be unknown to practitioners until complaints or poor reviews appear online. Here are four ways you can stimulate more positive online reviews:
1) Patient satisfaction surveys. Conduct quarterly...
Four Things You Can Do to Stimulate More Positive Reviews

After a Cancer Diagnosis, Learning to Let Go

Facing a cancer diagnosis, a man felt his sense of control reduced to jeans versus khakis, unsure what chance would deliver next.
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After a Cancer Diagnosis, Learning to Let Go

Thursday, December 4, 2014

NYC protesters 'die' & decry Eric Garner decision, dozens arrested

Source: www.youtube.com – Thursday, December 04, 2014 NYC protesters 'die' & decry Eric Garner decision, dozens arrested Protesters are taking to the streets of New York City and other cities after a grand jury voted not to indict an NYPD police officer over the chokehold death...
NYC protesters 'die' & decry Eric Garner decision, dozens arrested

Healthcare - where are we headed?

Patients, diseases and healthcare are changing – and this affects your health. © 2010 Novartis AG.

Healthcare - where are we headed?

Go Ahead, Use the Restroom

Public restrooms aren’t any dirtier than the rest of our environment, researchers report.
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Go Ahead, Use the Restroom

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Hoping for a Good Death

What I hadn’t considered before my father’s heart attack was the precise meaning of “not wanting to live hooked up to machines.”
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Hoping for a Good Death

35 U.S. hospitals designated as Ebola treatment facilities

Strengthening domestic preparedness and hospital readiness.
That’s the message from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, who says 35 hospitals are now official Ebola treatment facilities.
Tuesday’s announcement follows months of uncertainty about how best to treat pe...
35 U.S. hospitals designated as Ebola treatment facilities

Mediterranean Diet Is Good for Your DNA

The Mediterranean diet is associated with longer telomeres, the protective structures at the end of chromosomes that are tied to longevity and age-related illness.
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Mediterranean Diet Is Good for Your DNA

Real-time analytics for healthcare

http://ibm.co/SQz7dA – Big data is driving massive changes in healthcare. Hear from Hear from Founder and Director of Emory Center for Clinical Care Dr. Tim …

Real-time analytics for healthcare

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Run to Stay Young

Running may reverse aging in certain ways, a noteworthy new study of active older people finds, while walking does not.
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Run to Stay Young

Physician Fee Schedule Winners and Losers

Changes in relative work value, practice expense, and malpractice expense can move the bottom line rate of pay up or down, and even a few pennies can make a difference in a frequently billed code.
HealthLeadersMedia.com – Physician Leadership News

Physician Fee Schedule Winners and Losers

Circumcision Guidelines Target Teenagers

Doctors should start telling sexually active teenage boys who aren’t circumcised that the surgery can reduce their risk of contracting H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections from female partners, federal health officials propose.
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Circumcision Guidelines Target Teenagers

Monday, December 1, 2014

Therapy Prevents Repeat Suicide Attempts

Short-term psychotherapy may be an effective way to prevent repeated suicide attempts.
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Therapy Prevents Repeat Suicide Attempts

history of health care reform lecture.wmv

Health Policy Class Lecture 5 – History of Health Care Reform Sorry, I was told to talk slow. Play it at double speed if you can.
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history of health care reform lecture.wmv

Local Ferguson protesters block I-395 in D.C.

Source: www.youtube.com – Monday, December 01, 2014 Local Ferguson protesters block I-395 in D.C. Local Ferguson protesters block I-395 in D.C. http://bit.ly/1B4WI2G. From: ABC7 WJLA Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:53 More in News & Politics
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Local Ferguson protesters block I-395 in D.C.