Ottawa fire officials urge home safety during holidays
Ottawa fire education coordinator Dennis Nowatzke says fires spike in winter from faulty heating and holiday decorations. He urges cleaning wood stoves, placing space heaters away from combustibles, using labeled lights, unplugging decorations when unattended, and keeping trees away from heat sources to prevent fires.
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Ottawa Fire Department
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Zke
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Safe Sitter class at Ansom Memorial Rist
Ansom Memorial Rist will sponsor a Safe Sitter class from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 27 and 28 in hospital conference room A. The $25 fee requires preregistration. Gift certificates may be bought for youths ages 11 to 13, and registrations or certificates can be arranged by contacting Rose or Cheryl at 913 242 9074 extension 310.
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Cannabis club warns joints beat bongs for health reasons
Los Angeles based Cannabis Buyers' Club issues a health advisory urging members to use joints rather than water pipes. The club argues bongs remove beneficial chemicals and increase tar exposure, promoting harm reduction and economy. Scott Imler voices the stance.
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Tips for eating light and healthy this holiday season
Ransom Memorial Hospital shares practical tips for a healthier holiday season. Emphasizing daily brisk exercise, regular meals, mindful eating, and moderation with high fat foods. When dining out, start with broth soup or vegetables, choose steamed or baked entrees, skip fried items, and request dressings on the side. Sharing desserts is advised if a sweet is needed.
Teen driver crash decline tied to new laws but still deadly
The CDC reports 1995 saw 7 993 fatal crashes involving teens, down 24 percent since 1988, with 68 206 fatal crashes over eight years. Despite graduated licensing in at least 15 states, experts say belt use and airbags also save lives. some states still restrict hours and passengers while others slow rule adoption.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Prescription aid for low income seniors in Kansas
Seniors in Kansas face rising medical costs as prescriptions and Medicare payments strain fixed incomes. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Indigent Patient Program can provide free medicines to eligible patients but requires doctor completion and paperwork. SHICK offers a directory of participating manufacturers by calling 1-800-860-5260. doctors must apply on behalf of patients.
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