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    Free Pocket Bac from Bath & Body Works With Purchase & Printable Coupon

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    By Christie Dedman -- The Birmingham News

    March 15, 2010, 10:55AM
    Print this coupon for your next trip to Bath and Body Works before March 28.... Full story »

    EPA reviewing benzene testing at Perdido Superfund site

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    By Connie Baggett

    March 15, 2010, 9:28AM
    PERDIDO -- Some 45 years after a train derailment spilled benzene in this north Baldwin community, the government is preparing for another review of the Superfund cleanup and hoping to see further decline in the toxic plume.  Full story »

    UNA looks at tightening up university's smoking policy; smoking on rise, especially among females

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    By Press-Register staff

    March 15, 2010, 6:13AM
    FLORENCE, Ala. -- The Univeristy of North Alabama is revaming the revamp the university's smoking policy, putting designated smoking areas a set distance from building resources and adding resources to help people kick the habit. Full story »

    Long-term care hospital seeking move to Mobile Infirmary Medical Center campus

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    By Casandra Andrews

    March 14, 2010, 12:01PM
    Infirmary West.JPG(Courtesy Mobile Infirmary)The Long Term Acute Care Hospital at Infirmary West, large building to the left, is designed to help patients who need specialized care for serious health problems for an extended time. The hospital wants to relocate from the campus of Infirmary West to Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, some 11 miles away.  Full story »
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    Genital mutilation of 10-month-old baby girl charged against LaGrange, Ga. woman

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    By Press-Register staff

    March 12, 2010, 3:48PM
    LAGRANGE, Ga. -- A 35-year-old LaGrange woman was charged with the female genital mutilation of her 10-month-old baby and second-degree cruelty to children a relative noticed that the baby appeared to have been circumcised. Full story »

    State program puts advanced technology in hands of Citronelle High School students

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    By Casandra Andrews

    March 12, 2010, 6:31AM
    Melody Hopkins' anatomy and physiology class was able to use about $10,000 worth of medical equipment for the EKG lab thanks to Citronelle's participation in the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative.  Full story »

    Newspaper sues to block sale of north Alabama hospital

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    By The Associated Press

    March 11, 2010, 1:01PM
    FLORENCE, Ala. -- The TimesDaily newspaper is asking a Lauderdale County Circuit judge to halt the sale of Coffee Health Group and its assets to a private company until documents related to the sale are made available to the public. Full story »

    Celebrities can put face on diseases

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    By Hannah K. Wolfson

    March 11, 2010, 6:15AM
    There are benefits, drawbacks to high-profile illnesses. Full story »

    Alabama's prison suicide rate lower than national average

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    By Tom Gordon -- The Birmingham News

    March 11, 2010, 5:31AM
    Officials credit intervention, mental health and precautionary programs Full story »

    Alabama's infant mortality rate increases

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    By The Associated Press

    March 10, 2010, 3:48PM
    Data released Wednesday by Auburn Montogmery's Center for Demographic Research shows Alabama's infant death rate was 9.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2008. That's a half percentage point higher than the rate reported in 2006. Full story »

    Walk FORE the Cure 2010

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    By Sarah Hanley

    March 10, 2010, 11:43AM
    The Regions Charity Classic and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Central Alabama are teaming up Saturday, May 15, 2010 for the second annual Walk FORE the Cure during the Regions Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort, Hoover, Alabama. Full story »

    Water quality advisory lifted for Fowl River and Dog River at the Alba Club

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    By Casandra Andrews

    March 09, 2010, 5:36PM
    Subsequent samples taken from the location show the water quality is again within recommended limits, according to a spokesman for the local health agency.  Full story »

    Mobile Bay swimming advisories removed for sites along Eastern Shore

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    By Guy Busby

    March 09, 2010, 2:26PM
    FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- State health officials removed advisories against swimming Mobile Bay at Fairhope Public Beach, Mary Anne Nelson Park in Fairhope and Weeks Bay at Camp Beckwith in Fairhope after test results found bacteria levels were within recommended limits, a statement issued today said.  Full story »

    Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim James proposes 'Get Healthy Alabama' plan

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    By Steve Campbell, The Huntsville Times

    March 09, 2010, 12:14PM
    James, a Republican businessman from Greenville, announced his plan before reporters at Huntsville City Hall. Full story »

    MAWSS accuses 2 restaurants of dumping acidic chemicals down pipes

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    By Robert McClendon

    March 09, 2010, 6:31AM
    The water flowing through the pipes was so acidic that it ruined the video equipment that found the initial damage, the suit alleges.  Full story »
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