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Kathleen is a Registered Nurse, employed in Case Management. Her background includes ten years as a cardiovascular RN, and many hours in caring for patients in the emergency room and ICU. Kathleen is passionate about the link between health and happiness – you cannot have one without the other. You can reach Kathleen via e-mail at kathblanchard@gmail.com.

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New Doc Rock rap video teaches kids about H1N1

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Children need to learn about protecting from H1N1 flu, but sometimes help is welcome. Doc Rock, whose real name is...
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Lack of health insurance claims 45000 lives annually

A Harvard report shows that lack of health insurance claims 45000 lives annually. Compared to individuals with...
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Death risk rankings tracks causes of death

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A new website from Carnegie Mellon scientists and economists allows health regulatory officials to track death risk rankings online. The new website...
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Outdoor health 101: Camping sites in North Carolina

North Carolina has some of the best camping sites for a Labor Day, or an anytime outdoor experience. Charlotte area residents can save money, by...
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Product recalls and warnings in the news

Two lots of Accursure insulin needles have been recalled by the manufacturer, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Inc. The needle can detach from the syringe....
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Sick for Profit takes a hard look at health insurance reform

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Robert Greenwald’s newest production, Sick for Profit, takes a hard look at the need for health insurance reform. His website, and new video,...
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Economic distress causes spike in suicide calls

According to a press release from the American Psychological Association, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has experienced a twenty-five...
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North Carolina supports world breastfeeding week

Breast milk is the best source of infant nutrition. During a natural disaster breast milk is more readily available for feeding infants and children....
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Study: Healthy lungs suffer from ozone levels deemed safe

Researchers from University of California Davis show that even healthy lungs can suffer from ozone levels believed to be safe. Ozone levels deemed...
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Eighty-Four new Swine flu cases in NC this week

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports 84 new cases of H1N1 (swine flu) this week. To date, two deaths have occurred, both...
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