Southwest Kansas to gain more cancer services
After 4.4 million dollars was awarded to the University of Kansas to fight cancer in rural American Indian and Latino communities, southwest Kansans may gain access to more information on treatment and prevention. Researchers and doctors visited southwest Kansas to meet with United Methodist Mexican American Ministries and other collaborating agencies. Dr. Allen Greiner, principal investigator, said KU will partner with agencies to exchange research and prevention literature. He noted a robust collaboration for cancer prevention, treatment and research across the state. Dr. Paula Cupertino commented on preventative medicine and public health collaboration.
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Kansas
United Methodist Mexican- American Ministries
Allen Greiner
Paula Cupertino
USD 457 discusses water rights at new high school
The USD 457 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Educational Support Center to review using a district well for irrigation at the new northeast Garden City high school and to discuss naming spaces. City water will be used, but permission from neighboring water-right holders is sought. The district holds aquifer rights and sees no obstacle to eventual well use.
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New High School
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Fleming St
Garden City
East Mary Street reconstruction to begin soon
Garden City announces a major $1.2 million project to rebuild Mary Street from Campus Drive to Third Street with concrete pavement. Fleming Street repairs start first, delaying Mary Street work until Fleming is finished, weather permitting, per City Engineer Steve Cottrell.
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Steve Cottrell
Accord
U S says too much fluoride causing splotchy teeth
Federal health officials say Americans now get too much fluoride from water toothpaste mouthwash and other products leading to tooth splotching and possible health concerns. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut the recommended drinking water fluoride level for the first time since the 1950s, renewing debates over fluoridation while noting declines in tooth decay among teens.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Weather Forecast Today Mostly Cloudy With Narrow High 45
Today forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 45 and a low around 19 degrees. Details are on page A8.
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Tiannz Swisher
Montour Preserve
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University of California, San Francisco
American Dental Association
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