to be alert to children’s complaints of headaches, sore necks or fevers after a 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with a form of meningitis.
Lab results on Tuesday confirmed that the kindergartner at Oak Terrace School has meningococcemia, a bacterial infection in the blood stream, said Bill Mays, Lake County community health director. Meningitis, a different ailment caused by the same bacteria, involves an inflammation of the tissues covering the brain Read the rest of this entry »

It kicked off Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that encourages kids to make healthy lifestyle choices by resisting drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The event included several interactive cheers about being drug-free, free gifts, a poster competition and performances from high school groups.
Throughout the rally, kindergarten through sixth-grade students listened to messages about how using drugs or alcohol can affect their high school careers and Read the rest of this entry »

: Wednesday, 15 October
Liam Miller looks certain to be fit for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Cyprus at Croke Park on Wednesday.
Miller has been troubled by a groin strain in recent weeks but he now appears to have recovered and is being tipped to replace injured Steven Reid.
Paul McShane is expected to replace injured full-back Steve Finnan.
Damien Duff is available again after injury which could mean either Stephen Read the rest of this entry »

JAMESTOWN – Family Health Medical Services celebrated the opening of their new, state-of-the-art outpatient medical complex at 42 Dunham Avenue, West Ellicott, with a recent ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location.
In partnership with co-owners/developers Richard and Tony Benedetto the brand new 4,000 square foot complex is home to area physicians Robert Berke, M.D., and Alexander Selioutski, M.D, and will provide medical services to further Read the rest of this entry »