Monday, July 30, 2007

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Lyme Disease Cases on the Increase

The number of Lyme Disease cases has grown lately although researchers don't know if this is due to a greater number of outbreaks or a greater awareness in identifying the disease. In Maryland, the number of cases more than doubled between 2001 and 2006 from 608 cases to 1,248. Dr. Haile of GBMC will tell you how to avoid putting yourself at risk and how to identify the symptoms if you have it.

Dr. Charles Haile

Chief of Infectious Disease
Greater Baltimore Medical Center

 GBMC

The Destructive Power of Drug Addiction

Al Gore, Jr. pleaded guilty to drug possession this morning and will enter a drug diversion program. Stories of Gore, Jr., and Lindsay Lohan shine a spotlight on the destructive power of drug addiction and remind us that addiction affects people of all walks of life.

Michael Gimbel

Director, Office of Substance Abuse Education
Sheppard Pratt Health System

  Sheppard Pratt Health System - Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Services

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