Legionnaire disease origins and warning for public health
A detailed overview tracing Legionella pneumophila to the 1976 Philadelphia outbreak and earlier cases, outlining symptoms, risk groups, transmission theories, and treatment timelines. It notes habitat in cooling towers, water systems, chlorine tolerance, and emphasizes prevention through maintenance and heat disinfection. Dr. L Fleming Fallon of Bowling Green State University provides commentary and contact details.
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American Legion
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Philadelphia
Washington D.C
Pontiac
Mich
L. Fleming Fallon
Bowling Green State University
Ohio
New Castle News
Don’t Ignore Health Concerns Over Holidays
A holiday feature warns against letting health slide amid feasts and stress. It stresses planning, sensible eating, and managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, with pharmacist Lou Bosco advising balance and limits to prevent exhaustion and medical issues.
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Lou Bosco
Phar
Macist
New Castle
Sale of Three Mile Island transfer could be approved in June
GPU Nuclear aims to transfer TMI license to AmerGen after NRC streamlines approval. Regulators must sign off, with bureaus in Pennsylvania and New Jersey also weighing in. AmerGen is a PECO Energy and British Energy venture set to buy the plant for 100 million dollars. Regulators expect publication of the new rules this week.
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Three Mile Island
Middletown
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Federal Register
TMI
GPU Nuclear
NRC
GPU
Tom Kauffman
AmerGen
Peco Energy
Philadelphia
British Energy
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
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Fleming Fallon
Gionnaire
Chiwinin
GAN
Diamondback
Schwinn Powermatic
P Uster
Sintine Airdyne
Lawrence
Mercer Counties
Bicycle Center
Bicycles & More
Sharon New Castle
E. State St
W. State St
Sat
UPMC
Upmc Health Plan
Upmc Health
Children’s Hospital
Magee-Womeens Hospital
South Hitts Health System
Washington Hospital
Upmc Presbyterian
Sharbyside
Upmc Montefiore
Passavanni
St. Margaret
South Side
Beaver Valley
Brapbock
Upmc Rehabilitation Hospital
Reprord MemOrIal
McKeesport
L&e Regional
Upmc Horizon
EVE & Ear Western Psychiatric
Bradford Regional Medical Center
Fay West Health System
Jeannette District Memorial Hospital
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