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Monday, September 10, 2012
High blood pressure is out of control for too many Americans
  Federal health officials released a report last week underscoring the nationwide concern and costly health problem of high blood pressure. Almost 67 million American adults have high blood pressure, and half of them do not have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease and stroke

Thursday, August 30, 2012
WNV Update: Seasonal Threat of West Nile Virus Still High
  The State Mosquito Management Program reminds residents that the threat of West Nile virus is still high in Connecticut and to take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Currently, towns with the highest activity are located in Fairfield, Hartford and New Haven counties.