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New Guideline: No Pap Smears For Women Under 21

Last Updated: 2:45 PM 11/20/09
The group now says women should wait until age 21 to have their first pap smear and they can be rescreened less often than previously recommended.

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Feds: Boulder County One of the Thinnest

Last Updated: 6:38 AM 11/20/09
Boulder County is one of the thinnest in the nation.

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Saturday Night Set for Initial Health Care Vote

Last Updated: 4:05 AM 11/20/09
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is making no promises ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled Saturday as Democrats look to move their health care reform bill forward.

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Colorado Flu Cases Decline For 4th Straight Week

Last Updated: 2:16 PM 11/19/09
The number of new influenza cases in Colorado has dropped for the fourth consecutive week.

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Great Tips For Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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Last Updated: 1:27 PM 11/19/09 - Cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year for your family and friends? Here are some helpful tips from the state health department about when to buy and begin thawing your turkey, how to tell when it's cooked and what to do with leftovers! - (Full Story)

Extra Vaccines Left Over From Fountain H1N1 Clinic

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Last Updated: 8:43 PM 11/19/09 - An H1N1 clinic took place in Fountain Thursday, but a surprising number of people showed up to get the vaccine. - (Full Story)

	Researchers Say Movie Popcorn is a Bad Snack 7 Comments Last Updated: 8:17 AM 11/19/09 - A new study says movie popcorn has lots of calories and saturated fat. (Full Story)
	Unstoppable Swine Flu? Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 4:49 AM 11/19/09 - Health experts say evidence from countries which have tried, shows even the strictest containment efforts aren't stopping swine flu. (Full Story)
	Animal Waste May Have Caused Salmonella Outbreak Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 2:27 PM 11/18/09 - Health officials say animal waste was the likely reason for a salmonella outbreak that spread through a southern Colorado city's tap water supply last year. (Full Story)
	H1N1 Clinics Go Mobile To Reach Rural CO Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 3:17 PM 11/18/09 - The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment will be taking the H1N1 vaccine clinics on the road to more rural areas of Southern Colorado. (Full Story)
	Pueblo Holds H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Last Updated: 4:17 PM 11/18/09 - The clinic is being held from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Pueblo County Health Department building on West Ninth Street in Pueblo. (Full Story)
	No Mammograms Before 50 or Self-Examinations? Study Worries Many 10 Comments Last Updated: 7:58 PM 11/17/09 - Worry and concern. Those the feelings for some after a new government breast cancer study says women in their 40s should not get mammograms, and breast cancer self exams have no value. The new stats, released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, goes against what's been preached by the American Cancer Society for years. (Full Story)
	H1N1 Vaccine Goes Quickly at Clinic 5 Comments Last Updated: 7:57 PM 11/17/09 - The El Paso County Health Department says all 1500 doses of the H1N1 vaccine have been committed to those people in line at Harrison High School. (Full Story)
	New Advice: Skip Mammograms in 40s, Start at 50 1 Comment Last Updated: 6:48 PM 11/16/09 - A government task force is offering breast examination advice that runs contrary to the long-standing position of the American Cancer Society. (Full Story)
	Study: Injured Uninsured More Likely to Die in ER 4 Comments Last Updated: 6:45 PM 11/16/09 - According to a troubling new study, uninsured patients with traumatic injuries were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance. (Full Story)
	Colorado Seniors Getting Medicare Questions Answered 2 Comments Last Updated: 3:33 PM 11/16/09 - Concerns over Medicare brought many out in Colorado Springs Monday to try and get their questions answered. (Full Story)
	FDA Reviews Update To Pfizer Vaccine For Kids Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 2:24 PM 11/16/09 - The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to approve an updated version of Pfizer's best-selling anti-infection vaccine for children, despite company studies that failed to meet certain goals. (Full Story)
	Marijuana Rules Debated Across CO This Week Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 10:19 AM 11/16/09 - Medical marijuana continues to spark debate in towns across Colorado. This week, several cities will consider moratoriums on new marijuana dispensaries. (Full Story)
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What's Going Around This Week
	What's Going Around - November 10, 2009 Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 11:17 PM 11/10/09 - The El Paso County Health Department says flu activity is still high in our area. But it's not the only bug out there. Here’s “What’s Going Around” in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers: (Full Story)
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Do you agree with the new breast cancer study, recommending no mammograms before age 50 and no self-examinations?

	Yes, it's unnecessary for most before age 50
	No, I think it is better to be safe than sorry


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	Feb 6, 2008 - Go Red For Women Go Red for Women to help heart disease! http://www.goredforwomen.org/
	Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
	American Diabetes Association The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
	Peak Vista Community Health Centers Peak Vista is a nonprofit health center dedicated to medical and dental service of persons of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds in the Pikes Peak region through eleven outpatient primary medical clinics and a dental clinic.
	March of Dimes The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
	El Paso County Health Department Log onto the El Paso County Department of Health & Environment Web Site to get information on programs and services. Watch KKTV 11 News This Morning on Tuesdays for important health news and information.
	American Heart Association The American Heart Association supports research, education, and community programs leading the fight against America’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.