Residents address Michigan Department of Community Health at LSSU forum
"Health care is a right, not a privilege," was the sentiment echoed by those in attendance at the public forum on health care held at Lake Superior State University by the Michigan Department of Community Health on Wednesday, Oct. 26. [more]
Task force to lower barriers for the disabled
As part of an observance first designated by the U.S. Congress, mental health professionals from Hiawatha Behavioral Health have joined professionals from across the country in observing October as National Disability Employment Month. [more]
Natives have the power to prevent diabetes
Native Americans are known to be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes - but that does not mean you have to give in. You can help prevent it from ever happening, even if it is known to run in your family. Don't give up and don't give in to this disease. [more]
Got a flu shot? Go ahead and donate blood
Volunteer blood donors should experience few problems giving blood after receiving a flu shot, thanks to screening tests used by the American Red Cross, according to a recent news release from The American Red Cross - Great Lakes Region Blood Services. [more]
Take a closer look at new food guide pyramid
The United States Department of Agriculture unveiled the long awaited sequel to its original Food Guide Pyramid this spring. MyPyramid was created as a tool to convey the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which were released in January 2005. [more]
Nutrition 411: Can high blood pressure be treated?
High blood pressure affects nearly one in three U.S. adults. There are no symptoms, so close to a third of these people don't know they have it. The problem is that if high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. [more]
  
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