 Are face masks effective? 4.29.09
With swine flu spreading, many people have purchased masks to protect themselves. Dr. Kent Martin, Medcenter One infectious disease specialist, explains the effectiveness of these masks.
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Swine flu health concern 4.27.09
The swine flu has caused the U.S. Department of Health to declare a public emergency. Dr. Kent Martin, Medcenter One infectious disease, shares swine flu treatment and prevention tips.
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Swine flu 4.27.09
Dr. Kent Martin, Medcenter One infectious disease, explains that while the swine flu has spread quickly, there is no need to panic.
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Swine flu 4.27.09
North Dakota does not have any reported cases of swine flu yet. Dr. Paul Grooms, emergency doctor, says this strain of influenza has the potential to become more of a widespread problem.
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No ‘super lice’ in North Dakota 4.23.09
Dr. Parag Kumar, Medcenter One pediatrician, assures parents that lice resistant to common forms of treatment are not in North Dakota. He also encourages parents to make sure what they are seeing really is lice before seeking treatment.
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Asthma treatments outlined 4.22.09
Springtime stirs up allergens that can be triggers for people with asthma. Dr. Parag Kumar, Medcenter One pediatrician, shares how he helps asthma patients by creating a customized asthma management plan.
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Advice offered on dealing with mold 4.21.09
Among the problems caused by flooding this spring is that it can create the ideal environment for mold to grow in homes. Dr. Eric Thompson, Medcenter One family medicine, explains how to get rid of mold and avoid health problems.
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More than 1,000 people pedal during Medcenter One Great American Bike Race 4.18.09
The Medcenter One Great American Bike Race involved more than 1,000 people pedaling stationary bikes to raise money for families raising children with cerebral palsy and related disabilities.
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The Medcenter One Great American Bike Race is all about the kids 4.18.09
More than 1,000 people rode stationary bikes to raise money for families of children with cerebral palsy and related disabilities at this year’s Medcenter One Great American Bike Race.
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The 2009 Medcenter One Great American Bike Race 4.18.09
This year’s Medcenter One Great American Bike Race was a success yet again in that it accomplished its goal of raising money to help families of children with cerebral palsy and related disabilities and it brought the community together for some fun competition.
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Education for cerebral palsy students 4.17.09
AJ Marx, a ninth grader at Horizon Middle School, learns a little differently because he has cerebral palsy. AJ was selected to be one of this year’s Medcenter One Great American Bike Race stars.
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Different ways of learning for different people 4.17.09
Each year, two people who have benefited from the Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) are selected to be GABR stars. One of this year’s stars is AJ Marx, a ninth grader at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck.
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Organizers and cyclists get ready for GABR 4.16.09
Bruce Klootwyk, Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) director, explains how GABR volunteers get 110 stationary bikes to Century High School for the competition.
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What is GABR? 4.14.09
The Medcenter One Great American Bike Race is much more than a stationary biking competition.
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Spinning for a reason 4.13.09
The Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) involves stationary bike riders pedaling to raise money for families of children with cerebral palsy or related disabilities.
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One pedal at a time 4.13.09
From the riders to the volunteers to the corporate sponsors, it takes a lot of people to make the Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) happen each year, but the cause is well worth the effort.
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After a cerebral palsy diagnosis 4.13.09
The Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) benefits families of children with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. One such family is the Hansen’s and their son Tanner is getting a bed he needs thanks to GABR funds.
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Independence with cerebral palsy 4.10.09
Eight-year-old Xavier Cornell went from being in a wheelchair to walking on his own. He has cerebral palsy and is one of two Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) stars.
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Hearing aids early in life 4.3.09
Peggy Shireley recently discovered the joy of hearing clearly with the help of hearing aids and says she wouldn’t trade them for the world.
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