Posts Tagged ‘disease’

Undocumented voters get priority over Americans’ Health

by Craig Masters In his article posted to WorldNet Daily, celebrated Northern Colorado Gazette editor Jack Minor reports on the dangerous increase in multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB flowing over the U.S. – Mexican border. In her recent commentary lawyer and best selling author Phyliss Schlafly discusses the Nepalese man currently in medical isolation in Texas [...]

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Deadly killers accompaning illegal aliens into America

A physician congressman, with over three decades of experience in the American healthcare system has said concerns over illegal aliens who bring drug resistant strains of tuberculosis and other diseased into the country are an important issue that needs to be discussed as part of any immigration reform bill.   “It is something I am [...]

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“Through with chew” week encourages tobacco users to quit

GREELEY – Weld County residents who use smokeless tobacco products and have tried to quit know that quitting tobacco can be very difficult.  There are a couple of events going on to help those who use smokeless tobacco products to take the first step to successfully quit using for good. “Through With Chew Week”, which [...]

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February is American Heart Month

GREELEY — The numbers are telling: every minute someone dies from coronary heart disease making heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 630,000 people die from heart disease each year – representing more than one in every four deaths in the U.S.  Just as many women, as men, die [...]

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Greeley Senior Center to get defibrillator

by Peter Grady –   The Heart Safe City program and members of the Greeley Police Department will be dedicating a new lifesaving piece of equipment to the Greeley Senior Activity Center this Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.   The center will be receiving a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which will be installed and put [...]

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National blood pressure education month

Staff Reports – Greeley – Across the world, many organizations are dedicating specific days of the year to the importance of Blood Pressure Education. Since 1984, May has been proclaimed as National Blood Pressure Education Month in the United States. The official motto of the blood pressure awareness initiative is “know your numbers”. More than [...]

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New pro-abortion cry, “Pregnancy is a disease”

by Matt Lacy – A Democratic Congresswoman has revealed the difference in philosophies between pro-life and pro-abortion groups by suggesting that pregnancy is a disease. Rep. Gwendolynne Moore (D-WI) was speaking on Capitol Hill about the protests by religious groups against the contraceptive requirement. Moore said, “The National Institute of Health has said that it [...]

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County to offer free men’s health screening

Staff Reports – The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) will offer a second free Men’s Health Screening event that includes cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), blood sugar, and blood pressure. WCDPHE’s goal is to increase awareness about men’s health issues and to educate men and their families about the importance of [...]

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Fritzler Maze theme strength of America, awareness ribbons

Media representation included teens from Roosevelt High School     by Jack Minor – The Fritzler Corn Maze is back this year with dual themes, acknowledging the various awareness ribbons worn by people as well as the strength of America. Glen Fritzler and his wife Pamela have operated the Fritzler Maze since 2000. Glen said [...]

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Local pastors speak out on Pat Robertson’s Alzheimer’s comments

Evangelist said divorce acceptable because spouse already dead   by Jack Minor – Local pastors have expressed outrage over comments by evangelist, Pat Robertson, who said it would be acceptable to divorce a spouse that has Alzheimer’s because the person is, basically, dead already. On a segment on yesterday’s 700 Club, a viewer asked Robertson [...]

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The problem with men

by Steve Purdham Natural man is virtuous simply because a strict moral discipline is necessary for survival, a lesson that modern man must learn. Also, natural man is a protector. His true desires are to love and show compassion. In addition, equality is the true status of all people, meaning that we all are of equal [...]

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Evans company pays money to locals for helping save lives

Story and photo by Jack Minor     While many people would like the chance to save a person’s life, a local Evans business not only lets you do that but pays you for doing it.  CSL Plasma, located at 3505 11th Avenue in Evans, is open seven days a week. In just an hour or [...]

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Gary M. Strasser

53 years old Greeley, CO 80634 Gary passed on December 11th of heart disease in Greeley Colorado. Gary was a Civil Engineer that worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation with many noteworthy achievements. He loved animals and enjoyed hobbies like riding motorcycles, working on his radio-controlled helicopters and airplanes. He is survived by his [...]

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How to help those who suffer from Alzheimer’s

by Vanessa Dominguez Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes thinking problems, memory problems and confusion. Because it is a progressive disease that worsens over time, it is important to enroll your suffering family member in an adult day care program early on as opposed to waiting and having your loved one forced into suddenly entering [...]

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Food stamp program

Our food stamp program needs to look at the model WIC uses to ensure recipients are receiving quality nutritional foods.  WIC restricts and screens retail food outlets allowed to accept WIC payment. In addition restrictions are in place on foods based on nutritional values, and  healthy diet requirements. My opinion is the food stamp program needs overhauling [...]

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Vaccines

Ask Abby wants you to know about an upcoming event for your cat or dog. There will be a low cost vaccination clinic this Saturday, July 17, at J & T Feeds. The clinic will be from 9am – 12 pm and is for both dogs and cats. J & T Feeds is located at [...]

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Mosquito season is here again

By Jack Minor After an exceptionally wet spring mosquito populations are thriving in Weld County. While there have not been any cases of West Niel Virus yet this season in Weld County the disease is still a concern. Gaye Morrison, communications director for the Weld County Department of Public Health said mosquito surveillance and trapping [...]

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Breast cancer charity give money to help cause the disease

By Jack Minor The Susan G. Komen Foundation (SGK) was started by Nancy Goodman Brinker in fulfillment of a promise she made to her dying sister, Susan Goodman Komen, who died of breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 36. Brinker’s promise was to do everything she could to eradicate breast cancer. Brinker also [...]

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Local woman fights MS

by Jack Minor, for The Greeley Gazette You can say many things about Jan, but one thing you cannot call her is handicapped.  Jan has multiple sclerosis, but she refuses to let the disease keep her down. Jan Phillips is the manager at Brentwood Apartments at 2915 w. 8th St. behind the police station here [...]

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