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Health & Safety (Eastern Arizona Courier)
Marta Gutierrez, left, a phlebotomy student at the Eastern Arizona College, swabs the arm of Mary Diaz before drawing blood at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Health & Safety Fair at EAC. See the Wednesday issue for more stories and information on the health fair.
Health & Safety Fair offers free testing, exhibits (Eastern Arizona Courier)
The annual Gila Valley Health & Safety Fair will feature health and safety information from more than 40 organizations, including presentations about a new incisionless procedure to treat gastric reflux.
Anthony Tarricone: During Patient Safety Awareness Week, Remember Injured Patients (The Huffington Post)
This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual national education and awareness-building campaign that this year carries greater implications for patient safety than any...
Health and safety blitz on industrial estates (Hartlepool Mail)
HARTLEPOOL'S industrial estates are being targeted for a two-week crackdown on health and safety.
Minister Raitt Highlights Importance of Health and Safety for Strong and Competitive Businesses (Marketwire)
GATINEAU, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, delivered opening remarks at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Forum III: Leading Workplace Change. Minister Raitt highlighted the Government of Canada's action on health and safety in the workplace.
Local health care safety net strained by Buncombe County health center change (Asheville Citizen-Times)
ASHEVILLE — Buncombe County's decision to transfer primary care services to a local health center is causing an influx of patients at one safety net provider, putting an additional strain on an already stressed system.
Athletic Trainers Necessary to Ensure Student Athlete Health and Safety, Say Experts (PRWeb)
Athletic trainers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and health of student athletes, a panel of experts stressed today at the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) 24th Annual Athletic Training Conference in Plainsboro. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3686014.htm
Seminar zeros in on safety (Timmins Daily Press)
It was a lesson in everything safety in Timmins yesterday as both employers and employees learned the ins and outs of health and safety in the workplace.[...]
The Next Frontier in Auto Safety is Behind Us, Says Mercedes-Benz USA Executive (PR Newswire Finance)
It's no secret that Americans do not get enough sleep. Â This isn't just a health issue; it's also a public safety issue. Â Recent studies show that drowsy driving leads to 100,000 accidents in the U.S. each year, more than drunk driving. Â During a panel discussion at the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Health and Safety 2010 Conference recently held in Washington, D.C., a Mercedes-Benz ...
Hawaii Residents' Health Jeopardized (KITV Honolulu)
Three thousand Hawaii residents learned on Tuesday their prescription drug provider jeopardized their health and safety, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.