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A poorly crafted state law has left a gaping hole in health protections for children.
... continue reading State Law Accidentally Ends Health Inspections At Daycare Kitchens.

A Local Nursing Home is being shuttered because of a lack of quality care.
... continue reading Abusive Conditions Trigger the Shutdown of a Local Nursing Home..

Unhealthy River Making Neighbors Sick

By
Tiffany Griffith
@ July 16, 2010 5:00 AM
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What you can see are the algae blooms and floating dead fish, but what you haven't noticed is the negative impact it's having on people's health.
... continue reading Unhealthy River Making Neighbors Sick.

Mayo Earns High marks

By
Jeff Hess
@ July 15, 2010 2:48 AM
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A local hospital is getting top marks.
... continue reading Mayo Earns High marks.

Political Tug-of-War over Medicaid, Medicare

By
Tiffany Griffith
@ July 7, 2010 11:14 PM
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Leaders on the state and federal level are taking action to put watchdogs on Medicaid and Medicare.
... continue reading Political Tug-of-War over Medicaid, Medicare.

New VA Clinic: The Lawyers are Satisfied

By
Tiffany Griffith
@ June 28, 2010 5:00 AM
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We're getting closer to seeing a better clinic for Jacksonville's Veterans.
... continue reading New VA Clinic: The Lawyers are Satisfied.

A Constitutional amendment on this fall's ballot claims to be about health care freedom...but is it even enforceable?
... continue reading Fall Amendment Promises To Challenge Healthcare Law.

SpaghettiO's, Cheesy Chicken Recalled

By
Rich Jones, News Director
@ June 18, 2010 6:40 AM
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A favorite for kids may be harmful to their health. Campbell Soup Company is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiO's with meatballs because of possible under processing.

... continue reading SpaghettiO's, Cheesy Chicken Recalled.

Government-Funded Vasectomies?

By
Rich Jones, News Director
@ June 17, 2010 7:53 AM
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Drivers have been noticing billboards in Marion County advertising free vasectomies.

... continue reading Government-Funded Vasectomies?.

BP Spill Plan Shows Lack of Preparation

By
Rich Jones, News Director
@ June 9, 2010 7:13 AM
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An Associated Press analysis of a 2009 spill plan by BP shows that in no way was the oil giant prepared to handle a spill like the one in the Gulf of Mexico.
... continue reading BP Spill Plan Shows Lack of Preparation.

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