http://newsrack.in/rss/flenvcenter/Environmental-Health_Regional/rss.xml This is a custom RSS feed generated by NewsRack for user flenvcenter for topic Environmental Health-Regional Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:30:40 GMT Environmental Health-Regional Environmental Health-Regional 2010-03-16T23:30:40Z http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14686382 Next Monday is the deadline for weighing in on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's plans to clamp down even harder on ozone pollution, and the Sierra Club of Utah participated in a national event Tuesday to bring attention to the issue. Environmental Health Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14686382 ahys@sltrib.com (<p>By Judy Fahys</p><p>The Salt Lake Tribune</p>) 2010-03-16T18:30:00Z http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14686756 Women and minorities were disproportionately sickened by the H1N1 flu strain in Utah. Three-quarters of the people who died during the second wave of the virus' spread were women. Infectious Disease Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14686756 hmay@sltrib.com (<p>By Heather May</p><p>The Salt Lake Tribune</p>) 2010-03-16T18:30:00Z http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100316/NEWS/100319682 WASHINGTON - Democrats defended plans to push massive health care legislation through the House without a direct vote and Republicans assailed the strategy Tuesday, as both parties fenced ferociously over the health overhaul end game. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said that no final decision had been made on the complex parliamentary strategy, which would allow House Democrats to pass the Senate&apos;s health care legislation without voting on the bill itself. Instead House members, who dislike the Senate bill, would vote on a rule for debate that would deem the bill passed once a smaller package of fixes also had passed. Hoyer defended the austere procedure, noting that it had been used in the past by both parties, and more often by ... Health System Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100316/NEWS/100319682 ERICA WERNER Associated Press Writer 2010-03-16T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4ad11c4c87591965234881.txt As medical marijuana dispensaries continue to crop up all over Colorado — from Vail to Longmont to Grand Junction — cities are wrestling with how to regulate the legal sales of pot within their limits. Health System Drugs Policy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4ad11c4c87591965234881.txt 2009-10-10T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4ada6fc3e37fb258351462.txt The Telluride Foundation — in partnership with its Local Health Initiative, Bright Futures Early Childhood Regional Council and childcare providers and school districts in San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose and Delta counties — has received $301,410 for its Medicaid and CHP+ School and Childcare Based Outreach and Enrollment Program. Health System Policy Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4ada6fc3e37fb258351462.txt 2009-10-17T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4ade5d0c7b9d6395443095.txt At the San Miguel County Department of Health and Environment, workers don’t have enough time to work — they’ve been answering their phones for days, fielding calls about flu vaccines. Infectious Disease Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4ade5d0c7b9d6395443095.txt 2009-10-20T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4aea40e1536bf764013653.txt With so much hype surrounding it, the H1N1 flu has received the usual dosage of skepticism. But for those in the area’s schools and medical centers, the symptoms couldn’t be more real. Infectious Disease Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4aea40e1536bf764013653.txt 2009-10-29T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4afa246cb4d0f047868796.txt In a meeting without public comment or debate, the Town of Mountain Village last Tuesday passed an emergency ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries. The council has one year to pass regulations on dispensaries or the measure will expire. Alternative Medicine Toxics Drugs Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4afa246cb4d0f047868796.txt 2009-11-10T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b02e5657f46c348273294.txt The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act has hit Telluride, but only one job has been created so far. However, one organization that was a major recipient of grants hasn’t hit its stride yet. Health System Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b02e5657f46c348273294.txt 2009-11-16T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b17192d86911462882354.txt Though flu activity appears to be on the decline, the disease is still immobilizing people at a higher rate than usual in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. Infectious Disease Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b17192d86911462882354.txt 2009-12-02T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b340def7dc42230717687.txt As the Senate passed a landmark health care bill in Washington that extends coverage to millions, the Telluride Medical Center wages its own battles, hoping to wring better deals from insurance companies.  Health System Policy Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b340def7dc42230717687.txt 2009-12-24T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b7dfa175f604174152912.txt One town tends toward cowboy boots, Stetsons and pickups. The other toward hiking books, knit caps and Subarus. Radiation Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b7dfa175f604174152912.txt 2010-02-18T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b7dfa349338c089782405.txt WASHINGTON (AP) — An oil and gas drilling technique that is becoming more widespread is drawing scrutiny from lawmakers concerned that it may pose a hazard to human health by tainting drinking water and harming the environment. Alternative Medicine Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b7dfa349338c089782405.txt 2010-02-18T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b21d483ef4bc050526094.txt Once, uranium was a prolific industry in southwestern Colorado — lifting the economy of this corner of the state as mining and milling flourished in towns like Uravan and Nucla. Radiation Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b21d483ef4bc050526094.txt 2009-12-10T18:30:00Z http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14684194 WASHINGTON &#187; Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes. Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14684194 webmaster@sltrib.com (<p>By Erica Werner</p><p>Associated Press Writer</p>) 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2010/03/16/Dems_start_countdown_toward_healthcare_vote/ WASHINGTON - Democratic congressional leaders showed signs of progress Monday in winning anti-abortion Democrats whose votes are pivotal to President Barack Obama's fiercely contested remake of the health-care system. Policy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2010/03/16/Dems_start_countdown_toward_healthcare_vote/ 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14682203 Democrats on Monday began their climactic push to move health care legislation through the House by the end of the week. Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14682203 editor@denverpost.com (<B>By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook</B> / <I>McClatchy Newspapers</I>) 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14682942 Insurance companies couldn't charge women higher rates for health coverage than men in individual plans under a bill that received initial Senate approval Monday. Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14682942 editor@denverpost.com (<B>By Tim Hoover</B> / <I> The Denver Post</I>) 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14681958 Los Angeles &#187; For the first time, researchers have shown that erectile dysfunction is a strong predictor of the likelihood that men will die of heart disease. Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14681958 webmaster@sltrib.com (<p>By Thomas H. Maugh Ii</p><p>Los Angeles Times</p>) 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14682103 Washington &#187; House Democrats triggered the countdown Monday for the climactic vote on President Barack Obama's fiercely contested remake of the health care system, even though the legislation remained incomplete and lacked the votes needed to pass. Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14682103 webmaster@sltrib.com (<p>By David Espo</p><p>Associated Press</p>) 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14682544 Washington &#187; It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it passes Congress, it'll take the better part of a decade to write the user manual for consumers and doctors, employers and insurance companies. Health System Policy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14682544 webmaster@sltrib.com (<p>The Associated Press</p>) 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2010/03/15/20100315biz-nighthawk0316.html The company, which provides around-the-clock radiology services to about 26 percent of U.S. hospitals, moved its headquarters to Scottsdale's Portales Corporate Center from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2010/03/15/20100315biz-nighthawk0316.html Jane Larson 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100315/NEWS/100319718 WASHINGTON - House Democrats triggered the countdown Monday for the climactic vote on President Barack Obama&apos;s fiercely contested remake of the U.S. health care system, even though the legislation remained incomplete and lacked the votes needed to pass. Obama pushed his vision of affordable and nearly universal coverage to seniors in Ohio, declaring &quot;we need courage&quot; in the legislative struggle now in motion, as congressional leaders showed signs of progress winning over anti-abortion Democrats whose votes are pivotal. As well, Sen. Jim DeMint, a Republican who is among the bill&apos;s sharpest opponents, said he was &quot;less confident&quot; than before that it could be stopped. &quot;They&apos;d have to be remarkable people not to fall under the kind of ... Health System Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100315/NEWS/100319718 DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100315/AE/100319741 EAGLE - Healer and life coach Sheila Stirling will lead a day-long workshop called the &quot;Intentional Wellness Experience&quot; on March 27 at Paradigms Restaurant. &quot;We&apos;ll explore a unique system for generating positive changes that will create transformation in areas of your life that you&apos;d like to change,&quot; said Stirling, founder of the Open Wisdom Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada. The workshop will introduce techniques that aim to help attendees: * Release repetitive negative thoughts. * Resolve nagging health issues. * Rewrite unconscious programming. * Resolve life issues that block greater success. Stirling said her method is designed to &quot;release the patterns, triggers and emotional blocks that keep you from realizing your full ... Toxics Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100315/AE/100319741 Vail Daily staff report newsroom@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado 2010-03-15T18:30:00Z http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/15/news/doc4ad11c4c87591965234881.txt As medical marijuana dispensaries continue to crop up all over Colorado — from Vail to Longmont to Grand Junction — cities are wrestling with how to regulate the legal sales of pot within their limits. Health System Drugs Policy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/03/15/news/doc4ad11c4c87591965234881.txt 2009-10-10T18:30:00Z