“CVS To Stop Selling Tobacco Products”

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This February 5, 2014 NPR “The Two-way” article talks about a decision being made by the CEO of CVS to stop the sale of tobacco products in all CVS locations by October 1.  The decision is based on their desire to promote health and wellness.  CVS is indicating that they will be offering a variety of smoking cessation tools to help those who would like to consider quitting their tobacco habit.

 

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“Corbett Invests in “Healthy PA”, Enhances Human Services Programs in 2014-15 Budget Proposal”

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This February 5, 2014 Gant Daily article talks about Governor Corbett’s investment into human service programs  including those for Autism, Intellectual disabilities and others.

 

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“Diabetes and the Mental Health Connection”

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This June 1, 2010 blog post on the Healthy Place website talks about a link between mental illness and diabetes offering some basic insight into why this is occurring

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