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October 05, 2009
EEE detected in Providence, DEM says
A sample from the Capitol Hill area tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis.
Health Check: Med spas
Spas offer range of services, but how do you know if they’re safe?
October 02, 2009
Walk benefits programs at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Lace up your shoes and take a walk for a good cause.
Health Check: WIC’s healthy makeover
A local government program designed to help low-income families put food on the table is getting a healthy makeover.
October 01, 2009
Health Check: Michael’s Journey
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
H1N1 flu vaccine arriving in RI next week
A nasal H1N1 flu mist vaccine is on its way to Rhode Island.
September 30, 2009
Health Check: OCD study
Researchers are looking for people to help them in a study of obsessive compulsive disorder.
Health officials: Seasonal flu vaccine still important
Health officials remind people of the importance of the seasonal flu vaccine.
September 29, 2009
Health Check: Talking Pill Bottle
Will a talking pill bottle make it easier and safer for people to take their medicine?
September 28, 2009
Health Check: New dentist method
Dentists use a new method to keep teeth shiny and healthy.
September 25, 2009
Health Check: Brain and weight loss study
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
September 24, 2009
Interactive: AIDS Timeline
Take an interactive look at the history of the AIDS epidemic.
September 23, 2009
Health Check: Bone Marrow Donors
The push is on to get more college students to register to become bone marrow donors.
Dogs at risk for canine flu
You family pet could be at risk to contract the H3N8 canine influenza virus.
September 22, 2009
Health Check: Buckle up for safety
Do you know which is the best car seat for your little one?
September 21, 2009
Lifespan hospitals put visitor restrictions in place
The hospital network is taking steps to limit the spread of the flu.
Health Check: Pain in the foot
The price women pay for wearing heels can be hefty.
Schools prepare for H1N1
The FDA has approved vaccines for the swine flu, but the shots won’t be available until next month.
That leaves new concerns for school nurses looking for ways to protect students who are already back in class.
NBC’s Michelle Franzen reports.
September 17, 2009
Health Check: School nutrition standards
Are public school students eating up Rhode Island’s new nutrition standards?
September 16, 2009
Women & Infants moves into South Pavilion
Women & Infants Hospital moves into its new high-tech South Pavilion.
Health Check: CVS Caremark Downtown 5K
Meet a special group of women training to run in this year’s race.
September 15, 2009
Health Check: Nephrotic syndrome
A local man gets ready to ride his bike hundreds of miles…to raise awareness about a kidney disorder.
Sebelius: FDA approves new swine flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration approves the new swine flu vaccine.
September 14, 2009
Health Check: Women & Infants South Pavilion
A Providence hospital shows off its new neonatal intensive care unit.
September 11, 2009
Health Check: Hospital wing attracts international attention
A delegation from Taiwan comes to Providence to see the latest in neonatal technology.
September 10, 2009
Health director urges others to get flu shot
Rhode Island’s health director hopes to inspire others to get a flu shot.
September 09, 2009
Health Check: Ovarian cancer
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
September 08, 2009
Health Check: Alzheimer’s trials
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
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September 04, 2009
Health Check: Deep brain stimulation for depression
Doctors are using deep brain stimulation to help people battling with severe depression.
