Hogs and Flu Risks Highlight CAFO Concerns
A 2006 study by University of Iowa and Wisconsin researchers with CDC links hog exposure to higher flu risk among farmers vets and meat processors. A 2007 NIEHS panel warned CAFOs concentrate animals and could speed virus spread and mix, urging bio security and monitoring while noting economic impacts and need for policy change toward sustainable small farms.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Centers For Disease Control
U.S
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Surgeon-General
Manitoba Health Plan Lacking for Summer Shortages
The speaker criticizes Minister Theresa Oswald for no plan to address Manitobans health needs as summer holidays reduce staff. They note yearly shortages of health care professionals in Manitoba, especially in understaffed hospitals and health centres during peak vacation periods. The text references the McCreary Alonso Health Centre last summer.
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Theresa Oswald
Manitoba
McCreary/Alonso
Manitoba Health Crises Deepen With Closures Across Province
The province faces an alarming health care strain as Acute Care services close, AMC Clinic in The Pas warns residents of a doctor shortage, Brandon Regional Health Centre cuts a dialysis shift, and 18 rural emergency rooms remain closed. In the north a single nurse at Thompson Cancer Care Centre risks halting chemotherapy during summer holidays, prompting a request to Health Minister Theresa Oswald for a concrete plan to cover gaps and prevent further closures.
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AMC
Pas
Brandon
Manitoba
Thompson Cancer Care Centre
Thompson
Theresa Oswald
DFA program aids Manitobans after spring flood losses
The Disaster Financial Assistance program assists Manitoba residents with private property damage from flooding between March 16 and June 1, 2009. Eligible applicants can seek financial help for repair replacement and related costs through DFA.
Thank you to Roblin and Dauphin Hospital Staff
Mrs Jances Gain of England expresses gratitude to Fiona Hammond and Walter Hammond for hosting them while visiting family and to Dr Shorry Eskander and staff at Roblin District Hospital and Dauphin Hospital for their kindness and thorough care during their visit including attendance at grandson Guy’s graduation.
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Fiona
Walter Hammond
Roblin District Hospital
Dauphin Hospital
Shorry Eskander
Roblin
Dauphin
Guy
Tim
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