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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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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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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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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