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Local Planned Parenthood representatives engage community
Staff Writer, Copy EditorCALEXICO — Although Aurora Jaime had arrived at the bus stop a little late Monday to catch the class on early cancer detection, she did catch last week’s class about reproductive health. That class prompted her to schedule an appointment...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Juvenile Delinquency, Health and Safety at School, Social Issues, Marketing
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Spring Fling teaches children and families about health and exercise
Staff WriterBRAWLEY — Andres Leon, from Brawley, took his two nieces and nephew to the Spring Fling on Friday in hopes that they would learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. Leon said he found out 10 years ago that he had type 2 diabetes and since that...Tags: Diabetes, Health and Safety at School, Family, Healthy Diet, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Bulldogs get a leash on healthy habits
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Students marveled at jars full of tar, bottles full of soda and slabs of “fat” laid out on tables at Calexico High School’s first annual Health Fair on Thursday. The nutrition-focused event was hosted by the school...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Diabetes, Education, Health and Safety at School, Nutrition
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Is Seeley water safe to drink?
Just about every month I receive a notice with my monthly bill that the water at Seeley has something wrong with it. This month it has levels of coliform bacteria above the drinking standard. Last month it was something different. We would like to know if...Tags: Natural Resource Industry
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Mar. 26 in History: PMH to close mental health unit
>> 30 Years Ago — Pioneers Memorial Hospital wants to close the county mental health unit at the end of the present contract June 30, board members decided unanimously Monday night. Hospital Administration Marshal Maggard was directed to write...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Juvenile Delinquency, Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health
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Families learn benefits of fresh produce at Garden Festival Kick-Off
Staff WriterBRAWLEY — In an effort to promote a healthy diet and the consumption of fresh produce, the Brawley Boys and Girls Club hosted a Garden Festival Kick-Off event here Saturday. Club and community members had the opportunity to join in on the fun and...Tags: Sara Sanders, Robert J. Lopez, Healthy Diet
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Is county Behavioral Health on the ropes?
I understand that Behavioral Health now has limited room for subjects who need to be taken in the facility. According to that agency, the facility in San Diego has shut its doors, so there is no longer anywhere for the local Behavioral Health to transport...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Hospitals and Clinics, Law Enforcement, Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health
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Why isn't school modeling honesty?
I am writing in response to Thursday’s Probe article about the ringworm cases at Southwest High School and the response from the superintendent. My son is a wrestler at Southwest and let me tell you this problem is much more than just ringworm. I am...Tags: Wrestling, Health and Safety at School, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tinea Corporis
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How many students have ringworm?
My son is a student at Southwest High School and mentioned that many of the school’s cheerleaders along with other winter sports athletes are coming down with visible skin lesions and are being sent home from school. I am wondering why this has...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Skin Conditions, Wrestling, Health and Safety at School, Students
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Affordable housing complex unveiled
Staff WritersWreaths already line most of the residents’ doors at El Quintero Senior Apartments as residents continue to settle in this week. The roughly $8.8 million development project by Chelsea Investment Corp. was completed in November, and a grand...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health
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Our View: Affordable housing remains a problem despite openings
In a county that frequently has the highest unemployment numbers in the state, it should come as no surprise that there is a shortage of affordable housing for the poorest of residents, the elderly and families with young children among them. Thursday...Tags: Arts and Culture, Mental Health, Architecture
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Valley Police Beat: Child abuse reported
Staff WriterThe abuse of three children, one of them as young as 2 years old, was reported to police Monday afternoon. The incident was reported by a court advocate working with foster children, who when taking the 2-year-old girl to the restroom, found her bruised...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health
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