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   January 14, 2009
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Lead Story: Obesity on the Rise in the U.S.
Obesity is a major health crisis currently facing our nation. Learn more about obesity prevention and treatment, and its implications for the health of Americans.
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Dr. Carolyn Clancy, MD
Ready to Lose Weight in the New Year? Experts Offer Guidance for Adults and Children
For overweight or obese people, getting to a healthy weight and staying there requires major lifestyle changes. It may even involve surgery.
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411 HighlightsObesity - Prevention and Treatment
AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy talks about the prevention and treatment of a major health crisis facing our nation today - obesity.
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411 HighlightsHow to Ensure High Quality Health Care
AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy offers tips to help consumers get the high-quality health care they deserve.
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411 HighlightsLead Story: New Toolkit Helps Hospitals Provide Safer, Efficient ER Care
A new toolkit helps clinicians improve the way they deliver care in hospital emergency departments calling for safer, more efficient triaging and moving of patients through the ER.
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