Yuma News
Fire Prevention Week Recognitions and Awards
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The week of October 9th thru the 15th is Fire Prevention Week nationwide and also has been proclaimed here in Yuma by Mayor Douglas Nicholls. Observation of Fire Prevention Week began last Thursday (October 6th) with the highlighting of advances in fire prevention by Fire Marshal Kayla Holiman and special recognitions of several City of Yuma fire personnel.
Special Envoy Perriello Travel to Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, U.K.
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Washington, DC - U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to Brussels, Belgium; Rome, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and London, United Kingdom from October 9-18, 2016.
AWC Talent Search Hosts First Steps to College for 7th Graders
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Talent Search will be hosting First Steps to College for 7th graders on Tuesday, October 18th from 9am to 1pm on the Yuma Campus at Arizona Western College in South Schoening and the East Meeting Room.
Ground meat safety
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- Written by Deborah Balzer Deborah Balzer
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - In an attempt to make it easier track down contaminated meat during outbreaks, retailers and federal establishments now must keep detailed meat grinding logs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Safety Inspections service says better efficiency may help reduce consumers from becoming infected with E. coli and salmonella. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, "When you think about ground beef, you are taking a piece of highly contaminated meat on the outside and when you grind it, suddenly the contaminated outside becomes inside, as well."
Reducing your risk of breast cancer
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you're trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you're asked to make important decisions about your treatment.
Massage for better health
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- Written by Laurel J. Kelly Laurel J. Kelly
- Published: 09 October 2016 09 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Massage is no longer available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even airports. If you've never tried massage, learn about its possible health benefits and what to expect during a massage therapy session.
Are backpacks hurting your students’ backs?
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- Written by Micah Dorfner Micah Dorfner
- Published: 09 October 2016 09 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The backpack is as much as a part of school life as homework. Students use backpacks to carry everything they need. Unfortunately, the weight of everything they need stuffed into an improperly worn backpack may lead to sore joints and muscles.