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In Pediatric Patients Sleep Disorders Are Largely Underdiagnosed
Primary care pediatricians may be under-diagnosing sleep disorders in children and teens, according to a research abstract presented on June 8 at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
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Digital Medicine: Health Care In The Internet Era
With more than $19 billion in new spending planned for health information technology, the Obama administration is taking serious steps toward modernizing the U.S. health care system. Implementing health IT can reduce both costs and errors, but it requires extensive information infrastructure upgrades. Few hospitals, clinics or private practices have the funds to pay for new technology. The new Brookings Institution Press book Digital Medicine: Health Care in the Internet Era investigates the factors affecting digital technology"s ability to remake health care.
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Safe Kids Kansas Reminds Parents That Hot Weather And Vehicles Can Be A Deadly Combination For Kids
A few minutes might not seem like a long time, but there are circumstances when it can mean the difference between life and death. As temperatures begin to heat up, children are at a serious risk for heat stroke when left alone even for a few minutes in a closed vehicle.Last year, at least 42 children across the United States died from heatstroke caused by being left or trapped in a vehicle.
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Declare Your Independence And Stop Smoking For Good This Fourth Of July

This Independence Day, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with Ralphs and L.A. Care Health Plan, is helping LA County residents declare their freedom from smoking by giving away free two-week starter kits of nicotine patches or gum. The quit smoking aids are free to residents of LA County at 47 participating Ralphs Pharmacies throughout the county between the hours of 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., while supplies last. "This summer is the perfect time for LA County residents to stop smoking, get healthy and save money during these tough economic times," said Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Health Officer. "By offering free nicotine patches and gum, we hope to help LA County residents kick their addiction to cigarettes for good." Participants must be LA County residents who are 18 years of age or older. They should be prepared to present a valid form of identification and will be screened for eligibility to ensure that the nicotine replacement therapy will not conflict with any pre-existing health conditions. For more information and a map of participating Ralphs Pharmacies, visit http://www.LAQuits.com. LAQuits.com will be updated daily with information on the availability of the free nicotine patches and gum at the Ralphs Pharmacies. Tips on how to quit and other information can be found on the LA Quits Facebook page and Twitter feed. About the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of the nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $750 million. To learn more about Public Health and the work we do, please visit: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov. L.A. Care Health Plan


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