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January 14, 2009

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.

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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Obesity - Prevention and Treatment
AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy talks about the prevention and treatment of a major health crisis facing our nation today - obesity.

How to Ensure High Quality Health Care
AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy offers tips to help consumers get the high-quality health care they deserve.

Lead 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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