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Monday, April 29, 2013  The Healthy Pet Clinic opens its doors Sunday, May 5th to pets that have owners with financial limitations who live in Syracuse.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Chicago Board of Education approved a policy last week that requires sexual education to be taught to students beginning in kindergarten.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Two-year-old Cooper Smith was born prematurely, inspiring his family to give back to the March of Dimes and serve as a 2013 Ambassador Family for the organization.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Dr. Glenn Kent, an Assistant Professor in the Health Psychology Program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences says when it comes to dieting, he warns against hard rules.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Carl Harvey was a Red Cross Real Hero for saving a Locke woman from carbon monoxide poisoning

Monday, January 14, 2013  A nutritionist, a P.R. firm, and people in Central New York react to Coca Cola's new ad campaign which directly addresses obesity.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  After just 14 months, the Shamrock Animal Fund and the Central New York Animal Welfare Coalition served their 1,000th pet at the Healthy Pet Clinic on Sunday.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Several local organizations and businesses celebrate National Eating Healthy Day.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic in Syracuse will likely serve its 1000th dog or cat this coming weekend.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Researchers at the University of Chicago are uncovering why a good night's sleep can be just as important as food or exercise in controlling our weight.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic returns to St. Lucy's Church this Sunday in the same neighborhood where a starving pit bull was found last week.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Syracuse students and school officials respond to a Youtube parody claiming the new school lunch guidelines leave high schoolers hungry.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  In order to purchase a school lunch, students are now required to take either a fresh fruit or vegetable option.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Healthy Pet Clinics return for a second year this fall at St. Lucy's Church in Syracuse.  The Clinics offer low cost veterinary care for the pets of needy Syracuse residents.

Monday, August 20, 2012  More than 50 children from across the country are gathering at the White House for the first kids' "state dinner," a luncheon hosted by first lady Michelle Obama.