Refine Search

  •  
  •  
Study: Area healthier, living well, but cancer care needed

...functional health status, chronic disease and various risk factors...mental health care system." Chronic disease and risk factors According to...Obesity was correlated with every chronic disease measured in the survey except...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-03-03/study-area-healthier-living-well-but
News
Study: Health needs of old, yound should be balanced

...one-third of the people who live in the area are obese. The study indicates that obesity is directly linked to every chronic disease researchers measured. That is simply shocking. We must do something to encourage residents to eat healthier and...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/2013-03-10/study-health-needs-of-old-yound-s
Opinion

...cavities today than ever. There have been some studies that say that cavities in primary teeth are the number one chronic disease infection in young children, probably due to how diets have changed and the increase in the number of sweet drinks...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/dispatch/2013-02-04-1
Dispatch
StrongWomen Across America starts U.S. tour in Kenai

...relationship with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe in terms of our strength training and healthy hearts program to help reduce chronic diseases in mid-life and older women. So our natural connection here with Linda Tannehill of the UAF cooperative extension...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/dispatch/2011-09-28/strongwomen-across-america-start
Dispatch
Flu shots catch on late

...workers and others who live with or care for more vulnerable people, such as infants, the elderly or people with chronic diseases, get vaccinated. Vaccine availability may vary around the state. In an interview Friday, Greg Wilkinson, public...

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/022507/news_0225new002.shtml
News
Sue and save: Alaska joins health-care reform lawsuit while accepting related funds

...coverage, is administered by the state. Also, Alaska's state government has primary responsibility for prevention of chronic disease and promotion of healthy living, she said. Overall, the panel's message seemed to be that health care reform...

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/091210/new_706983842.shtml
News
Why I voted yes for health reform

...approach that recognizes we can't slow medical costs until we do more to promote good health and prevent the toll of chronic diseases. I insisted on protections and tax relief for small business. Businesses with 50 or fewer employees are exempt...

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/122809/ope_490663098.shtml
Photo feature: Celebrating volunteers

...and a chance to take a whirl around the dance floor again. Larry and the band's contribution to the center are priceless." The center is an adult day center for seniors who, due to chronic disease or accident, need some assistance.

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/071607/people_3120.shtml
Red Cross: Preparation saves lives, property in times of disaster

...someone needs a blood transfusion, including cancer patients, accident victims, premature infants and people with chronic diseases. Your blood donation means so much to individuals who need it and you can help make a difference. Giving blood...

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/091304/peo_913peo01001.shtml
Georgia chicken company keeps insurance costs down by pushing workers toward healthier habits

...insurance premiums have jumped by 36 percent because of chronic disease. ''You can't make anybody take their medicine, but we want them to be aware of the chronic diseases before they become a problem,'' said company controller...

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/091604/bus_916bus003.shtml

CONTACT US

  • Switchboard: 907-283-7551
  • Circulation and Delivery: 907-283-3584
  • Newsroom Fax: 907-283-3299
  • Business Fax: 907-283-3299
  • Accounts Receivable: 907-335-1257
  • View the Staff Directory
  • or Send feedback

ADVERTISING

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES

SOCIAL NETWORKING

MORRIS ALASKA NEWS