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Do you have a long-term health insurance plan?

Yes, I've done my research.
Yes, but I'm worried about my plan.
No, it's something I keep meaning to do.


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More Than Half of Adult Diabetics Have Arthritis

Last Updated: 6:45 PM 05/08/08 - Most diabetics are told exercise is important to their health, but experts say many of them don't do it.
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Study Links Hours of Sleep to Obesity

Last Updated: 6:42 PM 05/08/08 - People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies. (Full Story)
Wal-Mart, Target Expand Discounted Prescription Programs

Last Updated: 4:33 PM 05/06/08 - Wal-Mart's move marks the third phase of a company program that began in 2006 to provide a 30-day supply of generic prescription drugs for $4. (Full Story)
Lack of Healthcare Kills 10M Children

Last Updated: 4:30 PM 05/06/08 - Nearly all of the deaths occur in the developing world, with poor children facing twice the risk of dying compared to richer children, according to Save the Children's global report. (Full Story)
Opponents Say Human Life Amendment Could Harm Women

Last Updated: 4:25 PM 05/06/08 - Opponents of a proposal defining a fertilized human egg as a person warn it could have unintended consequences, barring doctors from treating women with cancer and banning some birth control. (Full Story)
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What's Going Around This Week
What's Going Around - May 6, 2008

Here's "What's Going Around" in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers:
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Health Department This Week
El Paso County Health Department Annual Meeting

Last Updated: 8:17 PM 03/24/08 - The El Paso County Health Department will address some of it's growing concerns in this years annual meeting being held in April.
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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.