Free glucose screenings mark Diabetes Alert Day in Aiken
About 9.6 percent of Aiken County residents are diabetic, with over 15 000 diagnosed. Aiken Regional Medical Centers offers free glucose screenings today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Health Information kiosk in the Aiken Mall in partnership with the American Diabetes Association.
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Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Regional
Aiken Mall
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Risk factors for type 2 diabetes highlighted
Health notes list age 45 plus family history overweight insufficient activity and lipid issues as key risks. Race ethnicity and pregnancy history raise risk. many people show no early symptoms until complications like heart, kidney, or nerve damage occur. Screenings involve finger prick tests at Aiken Regional.
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Teacher uses active learning to shape a modern classroom
Rita Walden, a USC Aiken education alumna and Jefferson Elementary teacher, runs a model classroom focused on differentiated learning. Her approach blends student led centers, collaboration, and a rich classroom library to build trust and independence while transforming reading outcomes for diverse learners.
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Rita Walden
Walden
USC Aiken
Aiken County
Rob Novit
Kimberly Jump
Congressmen urge Chu to reconsider Yucca funding
A bipartisan group of five congressmen led by Jim Clyburn urge Energy Secretary Chu to withdraw the reprogramming and funding cuts for the Yucca Mountain high level waste repository. They cite congressional intent and billions in utilities fees and court damages as reasons to delay termination and keep the project moving. Nevada also seeks party status in the Aiken County suit in Washington DC, while a May court decision is anticipated.
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Steven Chu
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Jim Clyburn
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Chu
Congress
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Senate
Aiken
Washington, D.C
Aiken County
DOE
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