NCCC Offers Social Service Courses This Summer
Neosho County Community College invites participation in a Social Service designee course and an Activity Director course from June 21 to July 22. Classes meet 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence. The program covers 72 hours of KDHE approved curriculum and awards six college credits. Tuition is $330. For details call 1-800-729-6222 ext. 262.
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Tiny air pollution linked to heart attacks in hours study
A Boston area study of 772 patients finds short term exposure to PM-2.5 particles from cars, industry and homes raises heart attack risk, peaking two hours after exposure and again at 24 hours. Ozone showed no clear link. Researchers emphasize inflammatory and clotting pathways.
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