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Wilson N. Jones Signs Letter of Intent with LHP
Wilson N. Jones Medical Center Signs Letter of Intent with Texas Health Resources and Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc.
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Recovering Meth Addict Talks About Importance Of Awareness
Oklahoma drug enforcement agencies are taking a stand against methamphetamine with a new public awareness program. Meredith Saldana met with a recovering meth addict about why programs like this are so important.
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New Vaccine Requirements for Texas Students
Parents listen up! your kids may need more shots before they head back to school in the fall. KTEN's Deeda Payton spoke to a local pediatrician about the new vaccination requirements in Texas.
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Blood Needed on Busy Holiday Weekend
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The Oklahoma Blood Institute in Ardmore is trying to beef up its blood supply, so they fired up the grills Friday, along with the Oklahoma Beef Council, to give donors a free hot dog and T-shirt.
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Tick Precautions In Oklahoma
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As the summer nears people tend to spend more time outside.  But keep in mind it's tick season!  Meredith Saldana has some precautions you should take to avoid the little black insect.
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DISD's Summer Lunch Program
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Denison ISD is helping parents out this summer, feeding their kids for free. They're sponsoring a program designed to give kids, 18 or younger, breakfast and lunch, at no charge.
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Dallas Hospital To 'Tweet' About Texoma Family's Surgery
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A Texoma family has been given a new beginning. The family is in Dallas Sunday night, preparing for two surgeries - a kidney transplant between father and son.
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Most Popular Baby Names in Texas
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"William" and "Emily" are tops. The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Texas for 2008.
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Soldier's Stress Post War
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Many soldiers who return from deployment deal with the stress of becoming the person they once were before they left.  For some the transition is not easy.  Christina Lusby, Reports.
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Grayson Co. Health Dept. H1N1 Influenza Update
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No confirmed cases of the new H1N1 flu virus have been reported in Grayson County.  U.S. health officials are no longer recommending that schools close because of H1N1 flu
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Austin College Addresses Case of Type A Influenza (Common Flu)
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An Austin College faculty member was identified late Monday, May 4, as having a case of type A influenza (common flu). A resident of Collin County, the individual is currently being treated and will remain at home for at least the remainder of the week.
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