This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 20, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer This summer, Home Instead Senior Care launched its Missing Senior Network, a free online tool now available in Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties. The service, available at http://www.missingseniornetwork.com, sends both e-mail and text message alerts to the community, including friends, family andContinueContinue reading “Home Instead launches free alert system for missing dementia patients”
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Designated smoking areas clear the air but some protest stigma
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on March 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Gold and white signs stating “designated smoking areas” along with ashtrays were installed this semester, indicating exact locations where smoking is appropriate. A committee including Ralph Giese, director of Residence Life and Housing, and Brian McPike, executive director ofContinueContinue reading “Designated smoking areas clear the air but some protest stigma”
Café Scientifique features talk on pregnancy, stress, and socioeconomic status
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 23, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Chronic inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and a number of other conditions, can factor in pre-term labor and pre-term delivery. The first Cafe Scientifique this semester, hosted in Clyde’s Feb. 11, featured Mary Coussons-Read, provost and professor of psychologyContinueContinue reading “Café Scientifique features talk on pregnancy, stress, and socioeconomic status”
The Flying Carrot: Food literacy in a bus
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor If The Flying Carrot sounds like a superhero, then its mission is to educate Colorado Springs about food. The Flying Carrot is a collaboration between UCCS and the Pikes Peak Community Foundation. It was founded by NannaContinueContinue reading “The Flying Carrot: Food literacy in a bus”
Unlisted ingredients: pre-workout supplement contains meth derivatives
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 20, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Consumers may not realize their exposure to methamphetamine derivatives is not restricted to watching Walter White cook on “Breaking Bad.” Shoppers at sports nutrition vendors may be buying pre-workout supplements with meth derivatives. Since current Food andContinueContinue reading “Unlisted ingredients: pre-workout supplement contains meth derivatives”
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