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Dogs Bites Upon Children on the Rise

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 2% of the U.S. population is bitten or attacked by a dog each year. This translates to more than 5 million dog bite victims every year, most of whom are children. Ever... Read >
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Prescription Drug Addiction: What Does It Take to Keep Your Family and Friends Drug-Free?

Years ago, when parents thought their kids weren't the type to take drugs, they were probably right. Now there's about a one in five chance they're wrong. What's really fuelling prescription drug addiction, and what can we do about it? Prescription dru... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart

Doctor’s In The House!

More and more, the age-old statement "The doctor's in the house" will resonate with American families all across the country. Hundreds of physicians around the nation are reviving the tradition that faded, but never really went away: the house call. Wi... Read >
Author: JamesE

Drug Rehab or Prison: Why We Need to Rehabilitate Non-Violent Offenders

Some states are getting on the bandwagon when it comes to using drug rehab to curb criminal activity, but there is still far too little being done. If you have ever asked yourself why one out of every 100 adults in America are incarcerated, putting drug a... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart

The State Of Georgia’s Health Insurance

The State Of Georgia's Health Insurance Although healthcare insurance is very basic, there are around 1.7 million residents in the state of Georgia who go about their day without the benefit of any healthcare insurance of some form. The figure is q... Read >
Author: Godish Spencer

Online Shopping - The Safest Way To Shop

Studies have shown that what may start as a normal shopping mall experience could result in serious injuries to both children and adults.Recently, a South African mom sued a major retailer and the owners of a shopping centre for damages in the amount of R... Read >
Author: Blue Magnet

Drug Rehab Q & A: Is Prescription Drug Abuse An Epidemic?

Advertising promotes drug abuse by sending the message that pills are a cure-all. Parents set a bad example by popping pills for every ill and filling their medicine cabinets with drugs. An epidemic is a disease that spreads rapidly in a population, an... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart

Are you prepared for a medical emergency?

Are you prepared for a medical emergency?By Gary BryantWe've all had the experience of walking down a street or through ashopping mall, and uncomfortably watched as paramedics worked onsomeone who had apparently collapsed. There's a small crowd gatheredbu... Read >
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Five Reasons to Implement Kaizen in Non-Manufacturing

Kaizen is a proven performance improvement tool. Adopted from modern Japanese manufacturers, like Toyota, Kaizen generates breakthrough improvements quickly, without huge capital investments and/or extensive commitments of employ time. Kaizen is an effici... Read >
Author: Peter Peterka

Protect Your Children From Drowning And Other Water Accidents This Summer

Copyright 2006 Scott Corbett The summer season is a special one for families. Older children are out of school and younger children can enjoy being outdoors with their families. For many people, summer especially means swimming—in pools, lakes, rivers,... Read >
Author: Scott Corbett

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