Medical Homes Urge Medicaid Access in Aiken County
In 1998 Medicaid enrollment for 0-19 in Aiken County rises, yet some doctors refuse new Medicaid patients. Citizens urged to ask providers to join Medicaid programs. contact health departments at 642-7453 or 278-3621 for listings. Medical Homes, Lower Savannah Health District led by Dr. Glenn Nichols requests community involvement.
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United States
Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
Medical Homes
Lower Savannah Health District
Glenn Nichols
Beaufort St
Keeping cool could save your life this summer
The Catholic University of America nursing associate professor Jane White warns against strenuous activity in peak heat and advises hydration with water and low sugar sports drinks. She recommends morning or evening exercise, avoiding mayonnaise based foods outdoors, using chilled foods in coolers, and grilling vegetables or lean proteins for picnic fare to prevent dehydration and heat illness.
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Washington
Jane White
Catholic University of America
White
Summer safety: avoid tummyache from backyard barbecues
New York experts warn 80 million annual foodborne illnesses with 9,000 fatalities. Dr. Philip Tierno urges hygiene and practical steps: separate cutting boards, antibacterial plastic boards, thorough cooking to 160 degrees, keep foods under two hours, and seek medical care if symptoms appear within a day.
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New York
Philip Tierno
New York University Medical Center
Tierno
Microbiology Department
Going Hollywood means going right in sunglasses care
Dr. Jay Pepose of Washington University warns that fashion sunglasses may fail to protect against UV. Check ANSI certification and UV blocking up to 400 nanometers, test color discernment, and consider side shields for high risk. Cost does not indicate quality. read the label to ensure proper protection.
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ST. Louis
Hollywood
Jay Pepose
Bernard Becker
Opthalmology
Washington University
American National Standards Institute
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