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Other Voices: Water issues and mobile dental program
Too much water vs. too little water Gov. Dennis Daugaard recently activated his drought taskforce in the wake of the drought that has gripped a large portion of our state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map shows about 61 percent of South Dakota is...Tags: Ronald McDonald (fictional character), Dennis Daugaard, Natural Disasters, Medicaid, Government Health Care
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Beyond the Campus: A deal on dental care thanks to area colleges
Health experts recommend visiting the dentist every 6 months. But for many, that is too expensive, even with insurance. Two area colleges provide dental hygiene clinics where people get dental service at a lower cost, and help local college students...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Indiana University South Bend, Dentistry and Dental Health, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Bad dental health linked to dementia
KIAHLos Angeles, California - It seems you`re never too old, or too young, to take care of your teeth. And now, researchers think they`ve found a connection between good dental hygiene and a lower risk for dementia. Researchers at the University of...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Gum Disease, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Alzheimer's Disease
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Petition forces City Council to consider fluoridating Wichita water
“This is an issue that certainly has polarized the community,” said Jeff Longwell, Wichita City Councilman for District III. And now it's up to Wichita City Council members to decide what happens next. Will they decide to fluoridate the...
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Local Elections, Politics, Elections, Fluoride
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Read the Wichita fluoridation ballot question
November 6th, Wichita voters will decide whether to add fluoride to the city's drinking water supply. Wichita City Council members opted to put the issue to a public vote instead of making the decision. A group petitioned the city to add fluoride to the...
Tags: Voting, Water Supply, Dietary Supplements, Politics, Elections
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Kaminsky-Presto
Shannan Kaminsky and Bo Presto, both of Central City, were married June 23 at Hooversville United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of James and Deanne Kaminsky, Central City. The bridegroom is the son of Linda Presto and William Presto,...
Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Family, Dominican Republic, Marriage
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Free dental care, part 2
I responded to a question about free dental care last week. This week I want to continue my answer to that question. The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine provides dental care to patients as part of their educational program. Dental work...Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Health and Medical Professionals, Dentistry and Dental Health, University of Pittsburgh, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Indiana Black Expo puts spotlight on minority health
The 2012 INshape Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair kicks off Thursday afternoon with dozens of exhibits at its disposal. More than $1,000 worth of free health screenings will be available during the event’s four days, including tests for blood...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, High Blood Pressure, Syphilis, Health, Body Mass Index
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Martinsville dental clinic sees increase in patients, big funding loss
WDBJ7 ReporterAs the old adage goes, when it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing. But the generosity may have to end at a Martinsville clinic if the program doesn't get more money. The Community Dental Clinic provides care to uninsured and unemployed...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Hospitals and Clinics
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A Reader Writes: Remembering Dr. Richard Barsan
After a full day of classes during my first semester at Imperial Valley College, an unexpected telephone call came in from a person that would have a profound impact on my course in life. “This is Dr. Richard Barsan. Is Jackie available?” he...Tags: Surgery, Dentistry and Dental Health, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hurricane Katrina (2005), Adult Education
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Support for fluoridation lacking among Wichita City Council
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWichita City Council members have yet to see a proposal on fluoridation, but they’re hearing plenty of opinions. “It seems to be very polarizing,” says council member Pete Meitzner. Meitzner says he’s receiving calls and e-...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Local Elections, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health, Fluoride
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Cigna Reports Drop In Net Income, Though Revenue And Membership Rise On Acquisition
The Hartford CourantCigna Corp. reported lower net income due to losses in a discontinued business, though the company had greater revenue, membership and adjusted income from operations, all helped by its acquisition last year of HealthSpring. Cigna reported shareholders'...Tags: HealthSpring Inc., Thomson Corporation, Cigna Corporation, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Government Health Care
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|Column| Daily American
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|Story| Hartford Courant
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