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Region 8 police department says more false reports filedTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:42PMAuthorities in southeast Missouri Tuesday said more people have been filing false police reports regarding prescription drugs. According to Sergeant Joe Joiner, there have been 174 theft reports so far in 2010.

ND Supreme Court: No vote on pharmacy measureTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:57PM(AP:BISMARCK, N.D.) The North Dakota Supreme Court refused Tuesday to order that a proposal to change the state's pharmacy ownership law be put on the November ballot, but a supporter of the change promised the fight would continue.

Caregivers: Making the transition from hospital to home easierTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:57PM(ARA) - Coming home from the hospital or other care setting after an illness or surgery can be worrisome for both patients and the friends and family members who care for them. Planning ahead can make the process much easier.

Williams Joins Ronald McDonald House CharitiesTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:11PMKeaton Williams has joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis as special events coordinator. Hometown: Atlanta.Education: B.S. in communicatio...

New Spanish-Language Guides for PatientsTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:42PMAHRQ today released a series of free evidence-based guides designed to help Spanish speakers understand and compare the treatments for eight health conditions, including four for women.

Medical group discusses prescription drug abuseTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:19PMFighting the problem of prescription drug abuse and misuse was the topic at a meeting of medical professionals hosted in Richfield Aug. 25, as part of the Know More program.

Hiring outlook bleak for the unskilledTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:58PMWhenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay -- or none at

Pharmacy Franchise Owners Association Taps David Mayper as Executive DirectorTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:24PMThe 356+ members of the Pharmacy Franchise Owners Association have appointed a new executive director to lead the member-owned trade association in its mission to preserve, protect and promote the interests of pharmacy franchise owners. Â Industry veteran David Mayper will assume the role on September 13, bringing more than 25 years of pharmaceutical distribution and association experience.

Supreme Court rejects pharmacy petition appealTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:36PMThe ruling means the measure will not be voted on this election cycle.