By Bob Moos The New Year brings improvements and other changes to Medicare. Here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect in 2012. • Original Medicare covers more preventive services. Screenings for cardiovascular disease and obesity have been added to the preventive services available at no out-of-pocket cost to people with Medicare. The new …
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Dec 13
Gift of safety says : Buzzed driving is drunk driving
There will be many reasons to be merry this holiday season. And making sure that your loved ones enjoy themselves responsibly is one of the most reliable ways to guarantee their safety. That is why the Texas Department of Transportation would like everyone to embrace the spirit of driving sober this season. “The message is …
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Nov 30
Give the gift of life
A report from a joint study by the Texas State Department of Health, Texas Cancer Registry and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas by this month’s end 1120 Smith County residents will have been diagnosed with cancer. Of these, 431 will die. This is a tragically high figure and so, during its 25th …
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Nov 16
Recycle Day, Project Daffodil pickup slated
Keep Tyler Beautiful will host Tyler Recycles Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 19 at the Tyler Recycling Collection Center, 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave. Tyler Recycles Day is part of a national event that takes place annually to promote stewardship of the environment and recycling. The Tyler Recycling Collection Center always …
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Nov 03
Dog Run, Walk, Wag
Got a favorite canine that loves the great outdoors? Get Fit Longview and the City of Longview will host a 1 Mile & 5K Dog Run, Walk and Wag event for dog lovers and their pets on Saturday, November 12 at Lear Park (the location of KidsView.) Participants may register in the PARD office or …
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Oct 06
Family camp
International ALERT Academy is slated to present its 2011 Family Camp. Families come from around the country for a week of family-focused speakers, activities, and events from October 8- 15. For more information, please call 903-636-2000 ext. 2101, or contact Melanie Bogner at mbogner@alertacademy.com Share:
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Oct 06
Mayor’s FitWalk Challenge launched
As part of the FitCity Challenge, City of Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass has launched her FitWalk Challenge to encourage Tylerites to get active and lead a healthy lifestyle. “Staying fit can be as easy as eating right and walking 30 minutes, three times per week,” said Mayor Bass. “This program is a fun, easy way …
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Oct 06
Get fit, support your community
On your marks get set ready go!. The weather has cooled down to where walkers, runners and their families can come out for fun-runs while supporting their favorite charities. Bring your family and friends for the following healthy fun-filled walks and runs in the community: Saturday, October 22 Junior League Monster Dash 5K & 10K …
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