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          <title>Tylenol Safety</title>
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FDA panel to vote on painkiller restrictions to reduce overdoses           ]]></description>
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          <title>New Online Map Shows HIV&#45;AIDS Infection Rates Higher in the South</title>
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More than half the 48 counties with the highest rates of HIV are in Georgia, according to a new internet data map of HIV cases in the U.S.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Heat Safety Advice From Tybee Ocean Rescue</title>
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A heat advisory is in effect for today through Sunday.&nbsp; Tybee Island Ocean Rescue officials have advice if you&#8217;re heading to the beach.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Congress Sends Obama Bill to Regulate Tobacco</title>
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Congress on Friday sent to the White House legislation that gives the federal government vast new powers to regulate and restrict cigarettes, the single largest cause of preventable death.           ]]></description>
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          <title>US Swine Flu Cases Grow to Nearly 18,000</title>
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Nearly 5,000 new U.S. swine flu cases have been reported in the last week, due partly to its continuing spread in the Northeast.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Chatham Co Health Dept Lifts Swimming Restrictions on Salt Creek</title>
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The Chatham County Health Department has lifted the advisory  for the Horseshoe Canal area near the Salt Creek Boat Landing.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Sororities Take Health Challenge</title>
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Two groups of Savannah Women are doing what it takes to stay healthy. 
The Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Delta Sigma Theta Sororities are squaring off to see which group can become the healthiest in two months.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Runway to Recovery</title>
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This weekend, local survivors will walk the runway in an effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer during the 11th annual Runway to Recovery fashion show.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Go Healthy Challenge to Benefit the West Broad Street Y</title>
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Local sororities square of in a fitness challenge to benefit the West Broad Street YMCA.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 10:48:36 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>A Vote for Darius Could Mean $100K Donation in the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy</title>
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A vote for Darius Weems could mean a $100,000 donation in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy!&nbsp; Darius is on of five winners of the 2009 &#8220;Do Something&#8221; award.&nbsp; He&#8217;s now up for the grand prize which will be donated to the charity of his choice.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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          <title>Blood Drive At Georgia Southern Next Week</title>
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Georgia Southern University will host a blood drive next week.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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          <title>Darius Weems Gains More Support in the Fight Against DMD</title>
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Following his visit last week to Savannah to bring awareness to Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, 19-year old Darius Weems is selected to receive a prestigious award that brings with it a hefty donation to his cause.&nbsp;             ]]></description>
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          <title>Breast Cancer Survivors Sought</title>
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Each year the American Cancer Society here in Savannah does a voices and face campaign, telling the stories of breast cancer survivors.&nbsp; Now, they&#8217;re looking for survivors to tell their stories.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:12 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Toxic Air Outside Schools</title>
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Living in the shadows of chemical plants.&nbsp; A USA Today Report says the air around many schools including some here at home is polluted by harmful toxins.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Scientists &amp;amp; Doctors to Discuss Their Research In Savannh Friday</title>
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Memorial University Medical Center and Mercer University School of Medicine will join forces to teach others about their research findings.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Waycross Health Summit</title>
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In every, family, town and nation, we find numerous casualties of Dis-Eases that have been created due to the lack of physical, emotional and/or spiritual FOOD.&nbsp; We gather together as people of the world to solve our common problem &#8211; malnourishment.&nbsp;  We will participate in interactive workshops to explore various ways to feed our bodies, minds and souls in a healthful manner.&nbsp; Together, we will create and implement programs that can be used by persons globally to nourish the body, mind and soul; thereby creating holistic wellness.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Increase in Unmarried Childbearing Also Seen in Other Countries</title>
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The proportion of births to unmarried mothers in the United States has risen steeply over the past few decades, consistent with patterns in other countries, a report from CDC&#8217;s National Center for Health Statistics shows.            ]]></description>
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          <title>LaGrange: Mild Influenza&#45;like Illness Cluster Investigated</title>
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LaGrange, GA - District 4 Public Health and the Georgia Division of Public Health, with the assistance of the leadership of Eagles Landing Christian Academy, are investigating a cluster of mild influenza-like illnesses caused by the novel H1N1 influenza virus at the school. 
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          <title>New Chatham County Health Department Administrator Named</title>
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Randy McCall, Ph.D., has been named new administrator of the Chatham County Health Department (CCHD). The announcement was made by Douglas Skelton, M.D., Health Director of the Coastal Health District, during today&#8217;s Chatham County Board of Health meeting.
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          <title>Too Much Salt?</title>
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A food policy watchdog group in Washington claims some restaurant meals have two, three even four times the amount of salt the government recommends for a whole day.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 22:58:33 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Paula Deen Says Don&#8217;t Be Scared to Eat Pork</title>
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Paula Deen Calls on America to Reject Myths, Misinformation; Enjoy a Pork Chop Tonight           ]]></description>
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          <title>The Global AIDS Crisis &#45; Free Lecture At USCB</title>
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USCB will present a special lecture &#8220;The Global AIDS Crisis:&nbsp; From Despair to Hope&#8221; on Thursday, May 7, at 1 pm at the USCB Bluffton Campus, Hargray Building, Room 156.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Texas Confirms First Swine Flu Death of U.S. Woman</title>
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Texas health officials have confirmed the first death of a United States resident with swine flu.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 16:08:52 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>National Go Outdoors Event Sponsored by Bass Pro</title>
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Bass Pro Shops will give children and adults a lesson on why it&#8217;s so important to go outdoors.&nbsp; The event will take place from May 16th until May 25th.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Governor Signs Bill to Reorganize Dept. of Human Resources</title>
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Governor Sonny Perdue today signed House Bill 228, reorganizing the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and the Department of Community Health (DCH) and creating a new Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Henry County School Suspends Classes</title>
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The Georgia Department of Human Resources suspends classes as they investigate the cause of a student&#8217;s illness.           ]]></description>
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          <title>SC Now Reports 16 Cases of Swine Flu</title>
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&nbsp;  &nbsp;  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State health officials say there are 16 confirmed cases of swine flu in South Carolina.
&nbsp;  &nbsp;  Department of Health and Environmental Control spokesman Jim Beasley said Sunday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed three more cases to add to the 13 reported on Saturday.
&nbsp;  &nbsp;  Of those cases, 15 are related to a Newberry private school students&#8217; trip to Mexico, where the virus first appeared. The 16th case is in Laurens County.
&nbsp;  &nbsp;  Beasley said some people have been asked to take voluntary steps of isolation, in which people who show symptoms are separated from the healthy population, and quarantine, when people who have been exposed are asked to stay away from healthy people.
&nbsp;  &nbsp;  The CDC Web site reported 15 cases of swine flu in the state Sunday evening.           ]]></description>
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          <title>WEB CHAT: Swine Flu Questions? Join Us, 1&#45;2 p.m.</title>
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If you have questions about swine flu, we&#8217;ll get you answers.&nbsp; Join us for a live chat from 1-2pm ET today.           ]]></description>
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          <title>VIDEO: Chatham Co. Leaders Hold Swine Flu News Conference</title>
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Representatives from the Chatham County Health Department, CEMA, County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis and representatives from area hospitals will give an update on the spread of the disease and preparation plans should our area become effected.            ]]></description>
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          <title>CHAT: Chatham Co. Leaders Hold News Conference on Swine Flu</title>
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Starts at 1 p.m., stream and chat live on WSAV.com.&nbsp; Representatives from the Chatham County Health Department, CEMA, County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis and representatives from area hospitals will give an update on the spread of the disease and preparation plans should our area become effected.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Watch Swine Flu Vaccine Commercial from 1976</title>
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The 1976 Swine Flu scare, led to President Ford calling for all Americans to get vaccinated.           ]]></description>
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          <title>WHO Raises Pandemic Alert Level</title>
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The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert for swine flu to the second highest level, meaning that it believes a global outbreak of the disease is imminent.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Georgia Southern University Announces Partnership to Fight Childhood Obesity</title>
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Georgia Southern University&#8217;s College of Health and Human Sciences and the Bulloch County Health Department are launching a community based initiative to fight childhood obesity.
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We&#8217;ll have experts on hand to answer your questions about swine flu.&nbsp; Submit your questions early!           ]]></description>
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Federal health officials say the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States has jumped to 64, and states say there are at least four more.           ]]></description>
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A U.S. health official said at least five people are hospitalized with swine flu in the United States and deaths are likely.           ]]></description>
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The spread of swine flu is prompting governments around the globe to take action.
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Carnival Cruise Lines has suspended stops at Mexican ports over concerns about swine flu.           ]]></description>
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A New York City official says &#8220;many hundreds&#8221; of students are sick at school hit by a swine flu outbreak.           ]]></description>
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This Saturday, members of the Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department will take on local firefighters in a 5 on 5 basketball tournament to benefit the Community Health Mission.&nbsp;              ]]></description>
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The recession is forcing most Americans to cut back on spending, but for diabetics that could have dire consequences.           ]]></description>
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Today is Diabetes Alert Day.            ]]></description>
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Congressman John Barrow announces $2.4 million in health and human services for senior nutrition assistance.           ]]></description>
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According to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15 to 19 has increased.&nbsp; This is the second year in a row that teen births have gone up.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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Discusses how Savannah will be effected by Allergies this year           ]]></description>
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One Savannah family says they&#8217;re living a nightmare&#8212;their 18 year-old daughter diagnosed with lupus right after starting college. Now they find out her health insurance is being cut at the end of this month.           ]]></description>
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Children age 10 and under are encouraged to bring their favorite teddy bear, stuffed animal, or doll to Memorial Health&#8217;s Backus Children&#8217;s Hospital to learn some of the ways that hospitals help children feel better.            ]]></description>
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State lawmakers have moved to restrict embryonic stem cell research in Georgia even as President Barack Obama prepares to lift limits on using federal dollars for such work.
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The Coastal Health District is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in celebrating National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.&nbsp; Tomorrow, the Coastal Health District&#8217;s HIV/AIDS Services Program will host an &#8220;Empowering Women &amp; Girls Against HIV/AIDS&#8221; event.            ]]></description>
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The largest fundraiser of the year for American Diabetes Association, Kiss-a-Pig, kicks off THIS Saturday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m. on River Street.           ]]></description>
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We all know who Jared from Subway is.&nbsp; Today, News 3&#8217;s Randi Hempel shows you how Jared is making a difference in the lives of students here in Chatham County.           ]]></description>
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The Telfair Breast Care Center at St. Joseph&#8217;s Candler offers digital mammography imaging.            ]]></description>
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Overall, fewer African-Americans are dying from cancer. But according to a new report from the American Cancer Society, those who are diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die than their white counterparts.           ]]></description>
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          <title>New Book Offers Fresh Perspective on How to Stop &#8220;Doing the Diet&#8221;</title>
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As part of her mission to educate women on how to live their best lives possible and achieve a more complete wellness, Deborah Crespo, RD, LD and Nutrition Coach, has created Health and Wellness Style: The Smart Woman&#8217;s Guide to Balance, Wellness, and the Enjoyment of Food. 
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity continues to be a health concern for adults, children, and adolescents in the United States.&nbsp; For African-Americans the numbers are especially alarming.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, obesity, and stroke are just some of the conditions that affect members of the African-American community at an alarming rate.&nbsp; The African-American Health Information &amp; Resource Center (AAHIRC) is part an ongoing commitment to improving the health of African-Americans in Chatham County.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;            ]]></description>
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This Sunday, Pastor Nathaniel Small and Greater Friendship Baptist Church invite you to join them as they educate and raise public awareness on heart disease.            ]]></description>
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Heart disease is the leading killer of American woman. Friday morning, the Chatham County Health Department held an educational workshop to offer prevention advice and important screenings.           ]]></description>
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The People&#8217;s Court says vaccines are not linked to autism. 

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February is Heart Month and coastal Georgia health professionals are raising awareness with a repeat of last year&#8217;s &#8220;Let&#8217;s Dance, Savannah!&#8220; at Savannah Mall.            ]]></description>
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Youth For A Cleaner Environment kicks off a new program to promote healthy children.           ]]></description>
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Americans spend more than 20 billion dollars each year on vitamin supplements, but new research suggests they might not be lowering their risk for disease.           ]]></description>
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A new sign of support against the most common cancer to affect women.&nbsp; Founders Club contributes to help save lives.

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Researchers look into genetics of healthy skin.           ]]></description>
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A recent college graduate is getting over a health scare she never anticipated.
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In an effort to encourage more people to give blood and boost dwindling supplies, Memorial University Medical Center and the Savannah Community Blood Bank are offering prizes for donors.           ]]></description>
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Common migraine medications may make migraines worse.            ]]></description>
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Eat well to breathe better, Coastal Allergy &amp; Asthma, PC tells you how.           ]]></description>
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South Carolina&#8217;s first family encourages healthy changes in nutrition, exercise and tobacco use.           ]]></description>
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It&#8217;s one step away from drive-through health care.&nbsp; Clinics are opening up that let people take trips to the doctor cheaper and faster than mainstream health care allows.           ]]></description>
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A free clinic in Garden City helped more than 400 uninsured people last year.&nbsp; Now a $100,000 grant from the Healthcare Georgia Foundation will allow more services at the Good Samaritan Clinic.           ]]></description>
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A nationwide salmonella outbreak, that has caused one in five of its victims to be hospitalized, has struck 42 states, including Georgia.           ]]></description>
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American Cancer Society says if you&#8217;re short on money they still need you.&nbsp; Your time is just as valuable.           ]]></description>
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Marinating a steak in red wine or beer can cut down the number of cancer-causing agents produced when it is fried or grilled, research suggests.            ]]></description>
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In these tough economic times more women are in need of mammogram assistance. For some, this is the first time they&#8217;ve had to worry about paying.&nbsp; News Three&#8217;s Tina Tyus Shaw shares what&#8217;s being done to help in a Buddy Check 3 report.           ]]></description>
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The 2009 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules was released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and includes updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza vaccinations.           ]]></description>
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A government study suggests that secondhand smoke is a very serious public health threat.           ]]></description>
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Avon Representative Pam Braddy presented a check for more than $5,000 to Saint Joseph&#8217;s/Candler Mammography Fund today.           ]]></description>
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There&#8217;s free help to kick the smoking habit and Chatham County Government is taking advantage of it for their employees&#8217; sake.&nbsp; They&#8217;ve teamed with The American Cancer Society to offer a fresh start smoking cessation program.           ]]></description>
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A new report in the American Heart Association Journal says, despite efforts during the past decade, there&#8217;s still a gap in mortality between men and women suffering from some types of heart attacks.            ]]></description>
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County Government helping employees stop smoking.           ]]></description>
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A new report says there&#39;s still a gap in mortality between men and women suffering from some types of heart attacks           ]]></description>
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Many of you have called and emailed News 3 with questions and concerns for 7th District County Commissioner, Dean Kicklighter.&nbsp; News 3&#39;s Randi Hempel takes your questions to him.           ]]></description>
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The future of Teleride service for neighbors who live farther from 3/4 of a mile from a CAT stop is STILL up in the air.&nbsp; The Chatham County Commission decided to postpone a vote again.&nbsp; News 3&#39;s Randi Hempel breaks down the problem for us.           ]]></description>
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A viewer turns to 3 On Your Side after finding out her husband will lose Teleride services, a ride he needs to get to kidney dialysis.&nbsp; News 3&#39;s Randi Hempel takes the issue to officials.           ]]></description>
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Putting off taking care of your own health can backfire. And that&#8217;s especially true when it comes to your breast health.&nbsp; One Savannah woman hopes her story will help others understand that procrastination can cause fear. Tina Tyus-Shaw introduces us in tonight&#8217;s Buddy Check 3 report.           ]]></description>
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One Savannah woman hopes her story will help others understand that procrastination can cause fear. Tina Tyus-Shaw introduces us in tonight&#39;s Buddy Check 3 report.           ]]></description>
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Due to state budget cuts, local county Health Departments are facing significant decreases in revenue, causing a reduction in services offered in many counties.           ]]></description>
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The South Carolina agency that takes care of the state&#39;s most vulnerable and disabled children and adults doesn&#39;t meet its own standards to protect them.           ]]></description>
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Due to state budget cuts, the Chatham County Health Department is facing a decrease in revenue of almost $1 million, which will cause a reduction in services offered in Chatham County.           ]]></description>
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800 pieces of fruits or vegetables make their way to the children at Islands Elementary each day.           ]]></description>
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Several months ago, we introduced you to baby Zoe Simpson and his family.&nbsp; Born premature with several illnesses, doctors didn&#39;t expect him to live past 24 hours.&nbsp; Now, the family is giving thanks for their miracle baby.           ]]></description>
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With Thanksgiving only two days away, many of us will be heading to the grocery store to stock up.&nbsp; St. Joseph&#39;s/Candler is providing another alternative.           ]]></description>
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Experts uncertain whether or not smokeless tobacco pouch may foster new addiction           ]]></description>
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Student nurses at the Bluffton campus of the University of South Carolina Beaufort won&#39;t have to leave the classroom to learn how to care for a pregnant woman with pneumonia or an elderly man suffering from a heart attack.           ]]></description>
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