Detect Chronic Diseases Checkups Grow Urgent
A Wall Street Journal piece notes yearly health examinations expand beyond doctors offices to clinics like Green briar and Kaiser Permanente. The tests include tonometry, X rays, blood and urine analyses, and an electrocardiogram to detect heart disease and other chronic conditions, with emphasis on early, cost-saving detection and risk factors such as high blood fats, smoking, and overweight.
Consumer guidelines for buying gold explained
Government and agencies issue consumer guidance for small investors considering gold purchases. Key tips cover seller reputation, avoiding unsolicited offers, written terms, security and storage, weight and fineness guarantees, SEC filings for securities, cautious about soaring profits, and assessing costs, liquidity, and independent advice.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
New Aiken Hotline Aids Alcoholism and Drug Problems
The Aiken County Commission on Alcoholism and Drug Problems runs a 24 hour anonymous Hotline for crises. It expanded from evening hours to full day service and offers counseling referrals, emergency treatment through Dr. Elizabeth Ledbetter, and a youth recreation program funded by Jaycees. Director Scott McPherson, a former addict, stresses family and peer factors in youth misuse and advocates an in schools ombudsman program.
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Scott McPherson
Elizabeth Ledbetter
Aiken County Hospital
Betty Cannon
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McPherson
Georgia
Aiken County
Lynne Katonak
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