CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
SMHS awarded $1.65 million grant to serve as state’s cancer sentinel
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Health, has been awarded a five-year, $1.65 million grant from the Centers...
Posted on 7/17/12 at 4:41 PM
Cigarette smoking among adults
The Centers for Disease Control released a report today regarding adult smoking prevalence and secondhand smoke. Here are some highlights from the report: Results: In 2009, 20.6% of U.S. adults aged...
Posted on 9/7/10 at 2:19 PM
Activists asked to leave Fargo flu vaccination clinic 
By Kristen Daum , November 10, 2009
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got H1N1 flu vaccine
Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged.By Karen Mattnews , November 05, 2009
- H1N1: World Health Organization says virus could mutate
- H1N1: Athletes in Canada received vaccine before priority groups
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site about H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- GrandForksHerald.com's page on H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- How satisfied are you with federal, state and local efforts to deal with H1N1?
H1N1: Some Americans fearful of getting vaccine despite safety assurances 
The Swine flu pandemic and safety concerns about the H1N1 vaccine is drawing paranoia from activist Louis Farrakhan.
By Lee-Anne Goodman , November 04, 2009
- How satisfied are you with federal, state and local efforts to deal with H1N1?
- Another GF swine flu vaccine clinic set for Thursday in Grand Forks
- GF Northlands mission battles to keep flu at bay
- GrandForksHerald.com's page on H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- H1N1: Commercial pigs test positive in Indiana
- Officials: Swine flu confirmed in Iowa cat
Blue Cross Blue Shield explains H1N1 vaccine coverage 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota said it covers vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and will cover members for the swine flu vaccine.
By Herald staff report , October 30, 2009
Some of vaccinated not in risk groups 
By Alicia Chang and Shaya Tayefe Mohajer , October 30, 2009
Sleepless in Seattle, but not so much in N.D., Minnesota
Nearly 1 in 13 North Dakotans told the Centers for Disease Control they didn't get a single good night's sleep in the previous month. In Minnesota, it's about 1 in 10 - also the national average. West Virginia leads the study at 1 in 5.By Mike Stobbe , October 29, 2009
U.S. swine flu vaccine outlook improving, CDC says
More than 22 million doses of swine flu vaccine are available now, and most Americans should soon find it easier to get their dose, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.By Mike Stobbe , October 28, 2009
HHS' Sebelius: Ample flu vaccine will be available 
Appearing this morning on nationally broadcast news shows, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said officials now have a supply of about 16.5 million doses of the vaccine, while conceding that's millions of doses below the amount needed.
By Associated Press , October 26, 2009
H1N1: More limited vaccine doses headed for North Dakota 
The CDC is sending 21,200 doses of H1N1 vaccine to North Dakota next week, and those doses in turn will be shipped to various providers the following week.
By Herald staff report , October 23, 2009
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- Altru announces H1N1 vaccination guidelines
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site about H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- GrandForksHerald.com's page on H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- Swine flu pediatric deaths in US rise to 95
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Swine flu pediatric deaths in U.S. rise to 95 
The CDC said 46 states have widespread flu.
By Associated Press , October 23, 2009
Altru announces H1N1 vaccination guidelines
Altru Health Systems has not received H1N1 flu vaccine shipments since Oct. 16, but it has announced the manner in which it will proceed with vaccinations once the vaccine arrives.By Herald Staff Report , October 23, 2009
Panel recommends 2nd cervical cancer vaccine
A federal vaccine advisory panel has voted to recommend a second vaccine against cervical cancer for girls and young women.By Mike Stobbe , October 21, 2009
2 girls who swam with pet turtles among salmonella stricken
Two girls who swam with pet turtles in a backyard pool were among 107 people sickened in the largest salmonella outbreak blamed on turtles nationwide, researchers report.By Lindsey Tanner , October 19, 2009
Swine flu vaccine expected in N.D. late next week
North Dakota's Health Department expects 12,300 doses of swine flu vaccine to arrive in the state late next week.By Associated Press , October 16, 2009
Report: Smoking bans protect nonsmokers’ hearts
A study by the Institute of Medicine shows smoking bans in restaurants and bars reduce the risk of heart attacks among nonsmokers.By Lauran Neergaard , October 15, 2009
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