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And we wonder why we have health problems?

This is Mechanically Processed Chicken, the chicken that is found in most fast food restaurants and your grocers freezer.  Pretty much anything that is processed chicken.  A Relevant Magazine put it, it's not strawberry ice cream.

Farmington High School Receives Health Careers Grant

According to the Southeast Missourian, the Missouri Foundation of Health has awarded a grant in southeast Missouri to both Farmington High School and SEMO University.  Farmington High School Received $133,140 to improve coursework and provide career counseling and field experiences that guide students toward health careers.

Health care expenses expected to drop slightly.

Good news for retirees as health care costs are expected to drop slightly in the future.

Health Care Reform Dates and information.

Here is a health care reform time line with date on which changes are going to occur when.

Medicare Advantage Information

Information on Medicare Advantage can be found on the Medicare.gov site. There is also a wealth of information the Center For Medicare And Medicaid.

Missouri Health Insurance Information

This is a little site that brings health care options to you about each state - this link is for the great state of Missouri.

Mizzou to look into rural doctor shortage.

According to Kansas City Star, 20% of people live in rural areas but only 9% of doctors practice in rural areas.  University of Missouri is looking into why only 3% of graduating medical doctors are even considering going rural.

Say goodbye to H1N1 as a pandemic.

The World Health Organization has officially down graded the H1N1 influenza virus from pandemic.  "It has officially run its course" they published in an article on August 10th

Stay healthy back to school tips.

As the end of August looms around the corner, here is a vast amount of information to help keep your kiddos safe when heading back the daily grind of education.

The New Flu Vaccine - H1N1

The newest flu vaccine has a new antigen for the H1N1 string of the flu virus.  Is it safe to get and should you and your family get it.  Here are some facts on the new vaccine and what is different about it.