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9/25/2009
For more than two decades, car crashes have been the number one killer of teens. Reckless driving among America's youth is a serious problem and it has deadly consequences. Young drivers are more likely to speed, run red lights, make illegal turns and die in an SUV rollover.
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9/25/2009
The mental health consequences of combat threaten to overwhelm a new generation of veterans. There are more than 1.7 million men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in Iraq and Afghanistan. About 1 in 5 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are suffering from a mental health in jury, ranging from depression to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as a result of their service.
Untreated mental health conditions can lead to other debilitating problems int he veterans' community including high rates of unemployment, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, divorce, and child abuse. Many avoid seeking help because of the stigma associated with seeking treatment or being diagnosed with a psychological injury.
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9/25/2009
The mental health consequences of combat threaten to overwhelm a new generation of veterans. There are more than 1.7 million men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in Iraq and Afghanistan. About 1 in 5 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are suffering from a mental health in jury, ranging from depression to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as a result of their service.
Untreated mental health conditions can lead to other debilitating problems int he veterans' community including high rates of unemployment, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, divorce, and child abuse. Many avoid seeking help because of the stigma associated with seeking treatment or being diagnosed with a psychological injury.
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9/25/2009
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Ad Council launched a new national public service advertising campaign, "Questions are the Answer," designed to encourage consumers to become more involved in their medical decision making by asking questions of their clinicians.
Patients who are active participants in their health care and who communicate effectively with their doctors and other clinicians can have a positive impact on preventing medical errors and improving the safety and quality of their health care.
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9/25/2009
Lupus is a serious national health issue that tends to strike young minority women, in their most productive years - often unexpectedly. Although there is no cure, it can be managed if detected early. In particular, women of color must be informed of the facts so that if they suspect that they have symptoms of lupus, they will take appropriate action to ask for a medical evaluation by their doctor.
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9/25/2009
Lupus is a serious national health issue that tends to strike young minority women, in their most productive years - often unexpectedly. Although there is no cure, it can be managed if detected early. In particular, women of color must be informedo f the facts so that if they suspect that they have symptoms of lupus, they will take appropriate action to ask for a medical evaluation by their doctor.
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9/25/2009
featuring President Obama
Right now, nearly 30% of U.S. students aren’t finishing high school. In many places, it’s even higher than that. And fixing it is a responsibility that we all share. I urge everyone to take responsibility for encouraging the high school students in your communities. To support them.Challenge them. Push them a little. And do whatever it takes to help them make it through. Do
your part by going to Boostup.org and giving a student the boost that’s needed to make it to graduation. A message from the US Army and The Ad Council.
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10/7/2009
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9/14/2009
American Water Works Association
6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235
ww.awwa.org
Having a safe and dependable water supply has become almost second nature for Americans. But, with changing times, comes a greater need to secure that supply. Since 9/11/01, water utilities have increased their focus on securing our nation’s water supply. Major improvements have been made in physical security, monitoring, and emergency response. However, it’s the public that can play a key role in keeping water safe.
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