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								<![CDATA[ Letter: League of Women Voters thanks guest speaker ]]>
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								<![CDATA[ On behalf of the Darien League of Women voters, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Scott Pelley for being the guest speaker at our spring brunch on Sunday, April 21.

After a hectic week covering the Boston Marathon bombing and a busy Sunday preparing for 60 Minutes, Mr. Pelley not only took time in his presentation titled "Accuracy and Non-Bias Reporting in the Media," but also took the time to thoughtfully answer audience questions. ]]>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 6 May 2013 14:51:59 UT</pubDate>
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								<![CDATA[ Letter: Wood hosts Affordable Care Act panel ]]>
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								<![CDATA[ The panelists are Maura Carley, founder of Healthcare Navigation and Kevin Counihan, CEO of Access Health CT, the state health insurance marketplace/exchange.

Maura Carley, MPH, CIC, president and CEO of Healthcare Navigation, LLC, has extensive background in health care.

Maura is also a newly appointed member of the Access Health CT Board of Directors and a long time Darien resident. ]]>
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							<pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2013 13:24:19 UT</pubDate>
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								<![CDATA[ House Calls / Dr. Michael Schwartz ]]>
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								<![CDATA[ [...] this vaccination is often recommended for younger age groups if there are risk factors such as heart disease, cancer or a weakened immune system.

There are many deaths associated with the disease, primarily in the elderly or in those with compromised immune systems.

Since the influenza virus is always changing, a yearly vaccination for all ages is recommended (generally given in the fall).

DTaP/Tdor Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis is a vaccine containing protection against three different bacterial diseases.

Diphtheria is an infection resulting in high fevers, cough, sore throat and breathing difficulties.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection spread by blood or body fluids including sharing of needles when injecting drugs, oral contact with contaminated items of infected individuals and unprotected sex with someone infected with the virus.

Since 1988, most children have received a three shot immunization against the virus.

HPV (human papilloma virus) is a sexually transmitted virus which can cause cervical cancer in women.

[...] there are some potential side effects with all immunizations as well as some contraindications to those wishing to have these vaccines based of medical history, current medications or immune status. ]]>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 18:31:58 UT</pubDate>
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								<![CDATA[ House Calls / Dr. Michael Schwartz ]]>
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								<![CDATA[ Recently, a major national drug store chain announced a plan to expand its scope of services from selling prescriptions, over the counter drugs and other retail items, to now providing actual patient health care, including diagnosing and treating of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.

[...] many physicians see the entry of drug store chains into the primary care business as direct competition, however, more importantly, physicians are concerned that the doctor/patient relationship would be jeopardized by these services and quality of care will be compromised.

[...] there are many other serious issues to consider when a patient seeks care at one of these clinics.

[...] some patients have a poor understanding of their medical history and may not be able to properly explain previous diagnosis and treatments.

[...] there is a perceived conflict of interest if a patient is prescribed a medication at these clinics and then asked to take the prescription to the store counter to be filled. ]]>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2013 18:00:59 UT</pubDate>
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								<![CDATA[ That's So Jenn / Jenn Press Arata ]]>
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								<![CDATA[ Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a wonderfully versatile, a very low maintenance star ingredient with which to work.

When paired with high fiber quinoa only three points per half-cup! and lean chicken, you get a low-fat, low-calorie highly protein packed meal that will send your taste buds soaring.

Prepare additional chicken and save for leftovers (perhaps a sandwich for tomorrow's lunch?)

Spread on a wrap/roll for a mayo-free addition to your deli meat or veggie burger.

Um, I didn't do that, but if I did happen to shovel it in my mouth while standing over the kitchen counter, I can imagine it would've been delicious.

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 oz. (about 1/4 cup) non-fat feta cheese

Grease a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray and place peppers on top.

Drop Greek yogurt into the bowl of your food processor.

Sprinkle in garlic salt, onion powder, paprika and lemon juice.

Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place chicken inside. ]]>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:20:59 UT</pubDate>
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