Yuma News
How to Test Your Home for Radon
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- Written by Stacy Simon Stacy Simon
- Published: 26 November 2017 26 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - When it comes to reducing your cancer risk, one important step could be right under your nose, or below your feet. Getting your home tested for radon can help protect you and your family from a key cause of lung cancer.
Using Real Patient Stories, New PSA Campaign Urges Americans to Bring High Blood Pressure Under Control
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- Written by AHA AHA
- Published: 26 November 2017 26 November 2017
New York - The American Heart Association (AHA), American Stroke Association (ASA), and the American Medical Association (AMA) announced a new public service awareness (PSA) campaign in partnership with the Ad Council. The campaign seeks to raise awareness of the serious, life-altering consequences of uncontrolled high blood pressure, and motivate people to work with their doctor on developing and committing to a treatment plan to manage their blood pressure.
FCC to consider changes to Rural Health Care Program
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 November 2017 26 November 2017
Washington, DC - The Federal Communication Commission released a draft notice of proposed rulemaking and order that would update its Rural Health Care Program to meet the growing demand for broadband telehealth services. Among other changes, the draft order would waive the RHC Program’s $400 million cap on a one-time basis and allow unused funds from previous years to support current applicants.
Hibernating ground squirrels provide clues to new stroke treatments
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 November 2017 26 November 2017
Washington, DC - In the fight against brain damage caused by stroke, researchers have turned to an unlikely source of inspiration: hibernating ground squirrels.
Circle K Armed Robberies
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- Written by Lt. Nate Dusek Lt. Nate Dusek
- Published: 26 November 2017 26 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - This evening at 7:45 pm Officers from the Yuma Police Department responded to the Circle K at 695 S. 4th Avenue in reference to an Armed Robbery. It was reported a subject entered the store, displayed a handgun to the clerk and demanded money. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Directs FBI and ATF to Conduct a Comprehensive Review of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 25 November 2017 25 November 2017
Washington, DC - Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo to the FBI and ATF directing them to look at several issues as it relates to reporting information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The memo directs the FBI and ATF to take the following steps:
President Trump's Call with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 25 November 2017 25 November 2017
Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt to offer condolences to the people of Egypt after the heinous attack on worshippers in Egypt’s North Sinai province.