
Minnesota Institute of Public Health Fairview to offer H1N1 vaccinations this Thursday and Saturday. See link for details on times and priority groups.
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Fairview clinics across the area will offer H1N1 vaccinations on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 5 to high priority groups on a walk-in basis.

Minnesota Institute of Public Health Check out this week's blog post - Curiosity - Does it motivate you? Does it have an impact on what you do and how you do it?
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When Jim Collins, author of the best-selling book Good to Great was asked what motivated him to undertake the massive research project to understand what distinguishes great companies from simply good companies, he replied “Curiosity.” 42-21874613.jpg

Minnesota Institute of Public Health 13.8 pounds--The quantity of turkey consumed by the typical American in 2007. Read other fun thanksgiving facts!
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In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, early settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. Historians have also ...

Minnesota Institute of Public Health From NY Times an article about a doctor authorizing medical marijuana for a 16 year old with ADHD
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The medical community debates the use of marijuana to treat psychiatric conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Minnesota Institute of Public Health Brilliant idea on the use of Facebook for IKEA's Showroom promo
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Awesome promo that let's users win stuff by tagging photos of IKEA rooms on Facebook. We think it's a brilliant idea, and we like those. Enjoy.

Minnesota Institute of Public Health Look at how social media is being to deliver good information about H1N1
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This short video illustrates how the Salt Lake Valley Health Department has utilized social media tools like Twitter and Facebook to enhance their public communications and media relations during the H1N1 public health emergency in 2009.

Minnesota Institute of Public Health Check out this free updated nonalcoholic recipe book from AAA. Be safe this holiday season when hosting parties!
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Minnesota Institute of Public Health You may want to think twice before purchasing those movie theater snacks!
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WASHINGTON—It's hard to picture someone mindlessly ingesting three McDonald's Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter while watching a movie. But according to new laboratory analyses commissioned by the ...

Minnesota Institute of Public Health November 19th is the Great American Smokeout. During this day Americans from coast to coast will try to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. Check out the helpful resource below!
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November 19, 2009 marks the 34th Annual Great American Smokeout. During this day Americans from coast to coast will try to give up cigarettes for 24 hours.

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Minnesota Institute of Public Health Did you attend Program Sharing this year? Check out the picture slideshow and video interviews from attendees!

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Brainerd, Minn. – It’s a problem happening in rural communities across Minnesota. The main focus of the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division is enforcing methamphetamine in Crow Wing County.

Minnesota Institute of Public Health Have the conversation and discuss binge drinking with the college students that you know.
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Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk

Minnesota Institute of Public Health Interesting article from USA Today
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A growing number of states are moving to allow higher alcohol content in beer, despite concerns from some substance-abuse experts.
















