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- 'Cornhusker Kickback' Gets the Boot in Health Bill
Bye bye, Cornhusker Kickback. Hello, extra money for Tennessee and North Dakota.
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- Rep. Markey Now Supports Health Care Overhaul
A Colorado Democrat in Congress who voted against a health care overhaul last year has changed her mind and says she plans to vote for a revised plan when it comes to another vote.
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- Health Care Reform Vote Expected This Weekend
House Democrats are trying to put the finishing touches on health care reform, setting the stage for a vote within the next three days.
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- CBS Anchor Gets Live Colonoscopy For Awareness Month
"Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith made history Wednesday with the first on-air live colonoscopy.
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- Baby Sling Warning
The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings -- those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.
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- Obama Appeals For Public Support On Health Care
President Barack Obama is turning up the heat on the nation's health insurers as he tries to rally support for his overhaul legislation.
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- Celiac Youth Support Group Formed In Southern Colorado
It's a popular diet for celebrities and many foods are being made gluten free, but for those who eat gluten free to survive it can be a challenge.
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- The High Cost of Health Care
Many people are surprised at the actual cost of getting care from a hospital. One southern Colorado woman tells 11 News she was shocked when she opened her bill after a short visit to the emergency room.
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- Ingredient Used In Many Processed Foods Recalled
A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled.
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- Local Doctor Closes Practice Citing Problems with Health Care
The high cost of health care has one Southern Colorado doctor ending his practice. Dr. Robert Beshany says it's becoming too expensive to pay for his overhead and properly treat his patients.
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- Jumping Rope For Heart Health
Some Southern Colorado kids are learning how to keep their heart healthy through jump rope.
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- Organ Donor Awareness Brings Amazing Stories, Amazing Need To Life
11 News spoke with 10-year-old Garrett Ross. Garrett was born with a congenital heart defect. He was only given four months to live but is alive today thanks to organ donors.
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- Striking Number of Obesity Risks Hit Minority Kids
The odds of obesity are stacked against black and Hispanic kids even before they are born.
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- Helping The Mentally Ill
Mental illness may be more common in our community than we might think. According to the Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group, one in 20 Americans is experiencing some sort of mental health issue.
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- Fact Check: Health Care Forum
Claims, counterclaims and statistics flew through the room in the daylong talkfest by President Barack Obama and lawmakers from both parties. Some didn't hold up to the facts.
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- FDA Flags Heart Risk With HIV Drug Combination
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about potential heart risks of combining two anti-HIV drugs.
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- New Guidelines To Help Keep Kids Safe From Choking
Thousands of children end up at the hospital every year because of choking. Now the nation's biggest group of pediatricians is calling for changes in food labels and the design of food to help keep kids safe.
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- President Puts Forward $1 Trillion Health Care Plan
President Barack Obama is offering a fresh proposal for overhauling health care, days before he convenes a bipartisan health care summit.
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- President to Propose Limits on Insurance Rates
A new version of the health care overhaul plan is expected to be unveiled Monday. It may give federal authorities the power to limit rate hikes by health insurance companies.
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- RSV Hitting Infants in Pikes Peak Region
Sneezing, runny nose, and wheezing are signs that someone is likely under the weather with something this winter. With young children in the Pikes Peak region it is likely what doctors call Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) Virus, or RSV.
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- Risk of Flu Virus Not Going Away
The H1N1 virus is still out there, according to the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment. The seasonal flu is also still out. But officials are not seeing much of either.
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- CO Swine Flu May Be Keeping Other Strains Away
Health officials say the swine flu outbreak in Colorado last fall may have pushed the seasonal flu aside, but it's too early to declare victory.
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- Returning Home After 3-Month Hospital Battle With H1N1
An El Paso County woman is finally back home with her family after being in the hospital for three months battling the H1N1 virus.
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- Chocolate is Good For You - Here's Why
If your Valentine got you chocolate, it's a gift that can satisfy your sweet tooth and actually keep you healthy. But which chocolate is best for you?
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- WHO to Assess Whether Swine Flu Peak is Over
The World Health Organization thinks the swine flu pandemic may have peaked.
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- New Medical Van Bringing Help To Homeless
Peak Vista Community Health Centers unveiled its new Mobile Homeless Medical Van, Bridging the Gaps Homeless Medical Outreach, on Wednesday. It's now on the road, helping patients who might otherwise have gone without.
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- The Dangers of Teen Social Networking Addiction
On average in the U.S., a child between 8 and 18 spends 8 to 11 hours a day communicating or exposed to some sort of media; whether it's cell phones, the Internet or TV, it's virtually every waking moment outside of school. Now parents are trying to assess whether their child is addicted, and what they can do about it.
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- Ag Secretary Pushes School Nutrition Plan
The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
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- Survey: Colorado Organic Production At $70.2M In 2008
Colorado farms sold $70.2 million in organic products in 2008.
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- Colorado Lawmakers Propose Marijuana Centers
Colorado lawmakers are proposing licensing medical marijuana centers for people who have more than five patients.
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- Report: 40 Percent Of Cancers Are Preventable
Experts say about 40 percent of cancers could be prevented if people made some lifestyle changes.
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- What's Going Around - February 2, 2010
A common ailment is sending kids in the Springs to the hospital. Here’s “What’s Going Around” in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers:
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- DEA To Investigate CU Dental School
Federal investigators plan to look into the distribution of controlled substances at the University of Colorado dental school.
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- Five CU Dental Students Told To Stop Seeing Patients
Following questions from The Denver Post, the University of Colorado's dental school has ordered five of its dentists to stop seeing patients until they receive active or academic dental licenses.
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- Runners, Baring Your Soles Makes You Well-Heeled
Human beings may be born to run -- barefoot.
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- Weigh Less, Pay Less At Whole Foods
If you weigh less, you'll pay less at Whole Foods.
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- Salami recall linked to 3 Sickened in Colorado
Three illnesses in Colorado have been linked to tainted sausage products.
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- FDA Announces Recall Of 2M Defective Needles
Federal health officials are announcing a recall of 2 million needles because of a risk they can push bits of silicone into patients' bodies.
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- What's Going Around - January 26, 2010
It's the cold and flu season. But how do you know the difference between the two? Here’s “What’s Going Around” in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers:
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- Vets Suffering PTSD Could See Benefits Upgrade
Acting under a legal settlement, the Pentagon will move quickly to review records of thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans discharged with post-traumatic stress disorder to determine whether they were improperly denied benefits.
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- WHO Slams Swine Flu Critics As 'Irresponsible'
The World Health Organization has rejected as "irresponsible" allegations that swine flu is a fake pandemic.
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- American Babies Getting Fatter
The average newborn baby weighs between seven and eight pounds, but some new research is showing American babies are getting fatter.
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- FDA Clears Acorda Drug For Multiple Sclerosis
Federal health regulators have approved an Acorda Therapeutics drug to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis, an often disabling disease that affects the nervous system. - PTSD: Helping Our Soldiers At Home
Church members, military chaplains, even health specialists sat in on a combat stress seminar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs Thursday. The goal was to get the message out that combat stress is a growing problem within the community we all live.
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- More Ships On The Way; Hospital Ship Gets First Patients
The U.S. military is sending additional ships to help with earthquake recovery in Haiti, including one that could remove debris blocking the main port.
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- 5-Year-Old Dies of Asthma Attack In His Sleep
He had an asthma attack in the middle of the night and now he's dead at the age of five. Ja-Mickeal James Lane of Colorado Springs died in his sleep on Monday.
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- What's In A Cigarette? FDA To Study Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration is working to lift the smokescreen clouding the ingredients used in cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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- What's Going Around - January 19, 2010
It's a virus that affects most kids at some point. But it could cause your child to end up in the hospital. Here’s “What’s Going Around” in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers:
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- Bluetooth Technology Helps MS Patient Walk Down The Aisle
Multiple Sclerosis can be a debilitating disease. For some, it takes away the ability to walk. But for a local woman, the latest Bluetooth technology helped her walk again… and for a very special event.
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- A Southern Colorado Pharmacy Now Offering Free Prescription Drugs
Improving the health of Southern Colorado. It's a goal of a new pharmacy giving out free prescription drugs to those who qualify.
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El Paso County's H1N1 Informational Video The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment has created an informational video about H1N1 and the community vaccination clinics being held throughout the county. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml3cGPIFEA8 |
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Feb 6, 2008 - Go Red For Women Go Red for Women to help heart disease! http://www.goredforwomen.org/ |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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March of Dimes The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. |
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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. |
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American Heart Association The American Heart Association supports research, education, and community programs leading the fight against America’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. |
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