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Warning to parents: Concerns voiced over abuse of over-the-counter medicine
July 26, 2011 CALUMET — One day recently, Christopher Fischer’s 13-year-old daughter came home with a couple of friends, and he knew very quickly there was something wrong with the girls’ behavior. more »»
Local health programs offered
July 26, 2011 NEGAUNEE — The Marquette County Health Department, 184 U.S. 41, Negaunee, will offer WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. more »» 
Health program focuses on effort, teamwork
July 19, 2011 GWINN — It’s four teams, four communities, eating and exercising their way into a new healthier lifestyle, giving the entire county a chance to work toward wellness. more »»
Northern Vegans plan hike
July 19, 2011 NEGAUNEE — Northern Vegans will host a hike at 5 p.m. Aug. 3 along the Heritage Trail and Old Towne in Negaunee. more »» 
Free local fitness opportunities
July 12, 2011 MARQUETTE — Maybe you want to start your own exercise program. Maybe you want to build some muscle. Maybe you just want to spend more time outside during the U.P. summe. more »»
Goalball games scheduled
July 12, 2011 MARQUETTE — The Superior Alliance for Independent Living will sponsor goalball games at 1:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, beginning July 20, at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. more »» 
Better eating can mean better health
July 5, 2011 ISHPEMING — Between magazine covers screaming about the latest diet to information we hear from television, friends and family, food and eating healthy can seem complicated. more »» 
Regional professional researches sodium’s impact on health
July 5, 2011 LAKE LINDEN — For some, sodium intake is a salty subject. Americans are told by doctors every year to cut back their salt intake. more »» 
Healthy Weight Journal back for eighth edition, offers new challenges
June 28, 2011 MARQUETTE — In stories, journeys always start with a first step. A journey toward improved health also often starts with a first step — a walking program. more »»
YMCA offers exercise program
June 28, 2011 MARQUETTE — The Superior Alliance for Independent Living’s Single Point for Activities and Recreation program will sponsor a Gentle Toning Class from 1 to 1:45 p.m. more »» 
Marquette youth swimming
June 22, 2011 MARQUETTE — As the cold waves of Lake Superior finally begin to warm with the weather, local agencies are doing their best to ensure locals have ample opportunities to learn about water safety. more »»
Job hunting workshop offered
June 22, 2011 MARQUETTE — The Superior Alliance for Independent Living, 1200 Wright St., Suite 3, Marquette, will host “How To Ace Job Interviews,” a free workshop, at 1:30 p.m. June 29 in the conference room. more »»
Program on Finland will be at PWPL
June 22, 2011 MARQUETTE — The Peter White Public Library’s Youth Services Department will present “One World, Many Languages: Finland” with special guest Marja Kilpela at 2 p.m. Monday in the community room. more »» 
Negaunee man’s rare disorder provides national exposure
June 21, 2011 MARQUETTE — No one could explain what was happening to Ryan Gleaso. more »»
HIV?testing to be offered
June 21, 2011 MARQUETTE — Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan will offer a Free HIV Testing Day next Monday, in recognition of National HIV Testing Day. Appointments are required. more »» 
Heart and Hands Award recipient sought
June 14, 2011 HANCOCK — Compassionate. Motivated. Giving. These are all terms that describe the recipient of the Heart and Hands Award, and the committee is searching for this year’s recipien. more »»
Obesity surgery fails to extend life in older men
June 14, 2011 CHICAGO — Very obese older men hoping to live longer may be let down by a new long-term study that found weight-loss surgery didn’t increase survival for people like them — at least during the first... more »»
GLRC offices relocating
June 14, 2011 MARQUETTE — Effective Friday, June 17, Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ Marquette outpatient services location at 106 Coles Drive will relocate to 1009 W. Ridge Street, Suite C, Marquette. more »» 
MGH boosts menu to include healthier foods
June 7, 2011 MARQUETTE — In an effort to combat obesity, Marquette General Hospital is improving the food served at the hospital for staff, visitors and patients, making it healthier and more nutritional. more »»
Health care law waivers stir suspicion of favors
June 7, 2011 WASHINGTON — Call it the Department of Waivers and Adjustments. It’s doing a brisk business with the new health care law. more »» |
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