AIDS Day seeks to inform Kansas residents about HIV testing
KDHE reports 17 Finney County residents living with AIDS as of December 31, 2009. Hispanics form the largest share of new diagnoses at 44 percent, whites 83 percent, and blacks 22 percent. Velazquez could not provide testing turnout. about three people were expected to test Wednesday. Brenda Walker urges education, testing, and treatment for exposure risks, noting testing is available at health departments, community organizations, and private providers. To make an appointment call UMMAM at 275-4970 ext 233.
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WikiLeaks founder Assange faces narrow legal options
The article details Julian Assange facing Swedish arrest warrants for rape and sexual assault, his lawyer’s claim of irregular prosecution, and police plans to refile warrants. It notes Interpol alerts, UK authorities’ delays, and WikiLeaks efforts to keep his location secret amid security concerns.
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Medicare Deficit Panel Targets Health Care Costs
The deficit commission proposes sweeping Medicare and Medicaid cost reforms to curb rising health care spending. It would raise $148 billion through 2020 via stricter cost sharing and Medigap changes, create a new payment system emphasizing outcomes, and establish on the books a broader board to cut questionable Medicare spending.
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Flu shots urged before holidays in local counties
Danelle Barlow notes steady turnout for vaccination and urges continued protection. Barton County Health Educator Janet Rose says about 1,900 shots have been given with ample vaccine available. Seward County director Martha Brown stresses the flu vaccine is not live and cannot cause influenza. Pratt’s McGraw lists flu effects and warns a bad case can keep someone home and spread to family, advocating hygiene, staying home when sick, and vaccination.
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November auto sales signal recovery for U.S. market
U.S. auto industry shows a 16.9 percent year over year jump in November as major makers including Ford General Motors Chrysler Honda Nissan and Hyundai post double digit gains. Analysts say cautious buyers are returning with confidence while Toyota lags due to fleet cutbacks and safety woes.
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