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Emergency physicians: Spring break fun is staying out of the ER

Mar 08, 2010 @ 03:00 PM

WASHINGTON — The nation’s emergency physicians are urging America’s students to stay safe during their spring break vacations by offering 10 tips to help avoid a trip to the emergency department.

Study: Teen pot, alcohol use rising

Mar 02, 2010 @ 11:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Alcohol and marijuana use among teens is on the rise, ending a decade-long decline, a study being released today found.

National children’s eye health campaign launched

Mar 01, 2010 @ 01:09 PM

CHICAGO — Prevent Blindness America has launched Star Pupils, a campaign designed to educate parents on children’s vision issues.

Pediatricians academy offers anti-obesity Rx slips

Feb 23, 2010 @ 01:08 PM

ELK GROVE VILLAGE — Don’t be surprised if at your child’s next doctor visit, the pediatrician hands out an anti-obesity prescription.

UIC gets grant to study advertising, kids' diets

Feb 23, 2010 @ 10:07 AM

CHICAGO — Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a $2.2 million federal grant to look at how food advertising on television affects a child’s diet, physical activity and weight.

New Web site urges teenagers to ‘Move It 4’

Feb 19, 2010 @ 10:34 AM

IRVINE, Calif. — MoveIt4.org is a new Web site offering teenagers information, tools and interaction to encourage them to become more active and take more responsibility for their own health and nutrition.


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  • Booster vaccines urged for new moms
    Mar 02, 2010 @ 08:21 AM

    MADISON, Wis. — Whooping cough is becoming more common in infants — and a suggested solution is for women to get a booster vaccination before they become pregnant or right after they give birth.

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  • Study: Teen pot, alcohol use rising
    Mar 02, 2010 @ 11:00 AM

    WASHINGTON — Alcohol and marijuana use among teens is on the rise, ending a decade-long decline, a study being released today found.

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  • Lawrence wins RHS employee award
    Mar 03, 2010 @ 12:00 PM

    ROCKFORD — Eveline Lawrence, surgery records and registration coordinator at Rockford Memorial Hospital, has been named Rockford Health System’s February Employee of the Month.

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