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Report: PFCs unlikely to harm health

Health department study doesn’t find link between PFCs and increased risk of disease

By Jon Avise , August 31, 2010

When Crohn’s takes hold

About 1.4 million people in the U.S. have either Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis; region has pockets of disease

By Kevin Bonham , August 31, 2010

'Miracle baby' family recognized by March of Dimes PressPass

'Miracle baby' family recognized by March of Dimes Before Ellery Case was even born, she was fighting for her life.

By Amber Kispert , February 08, 2010

Healing art PressPass

Drawing and painting providing escape from depression

By Patricia Drey Busse , January 21, 2010

Smelly incident leads to formaldehyde bill PressPass

Smelly incident leads to formaldehyde bill Minnesota news
Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced a bill to limit the amount of formaldehyde gas that can be emitted from wood products

By Don Davis , September 28, 2009

Cub pharmacy offering seasonal flu shots PressPass

The Cottage Grove Cub Foods, located at 8690 East Point Douglas Rd., began administering seasonal flu shots at its pharmacy Wednesday.

September 16, 2009

Commissioners: Promote, don't police, healthy living PressPass

Government can promote healthy eating, but should not regulate Big Macs and snacks.

By Scott Wente , August 04, 2009

State health officials fear flu mutation PressPass

State health officials fear flu mutation Minnesota news
Health officials don't know what to expect as pandemic flu spreads

By Don Davis , July 20, 2009

Health care spending plans take shape PressPass

Health care spending plans take shape Minnesota news
The Minnesota House and Senate consider similar, but competing proposals to spend around $11 billion on health and human services programs.

By Scott Wente , April 28, 2009

County to seek state funds for obesity, tobacco-use prevention efforts PressPass

Washington County public health officials are looking to state grants to help tackle some of the county's top health issues like obesity and chronic diseases associated with smoking and poor health.

By Hank Long , April 09, 2009

Letter: Don't cut health position PressPass

District 833 is looking at budget cuts and at the last workshop meeting the question was asked, “How much should we cut?” Do we need to cut $5 million or $7.5 million?

By Natalie Seim, Cottage Grove , March 18, 2009

Obesity, water quality, aging among top concerns in county health assessment PressPass

Obesity is on the mind of Washington County residents. But so is water quality, smoking and an increase in the aging population.

By Scott Wente , February 18, 2009

DFL lawmakers to introduce bill on child health care PressPass

Minnesota News
Two Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party lawmakers have introduced a bill to ensure that all children have health insurance.

By Don Davis , January 29, 2009

Air quality advisory issued PressPass

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is advising that people who are unusually sensitive to air quality limit their outdoor activity today.

January 28, 2009

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