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• Congratulations Colorado Springs

  Staff Writer | July 30, 2006 9:28 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  We love working and assisting the people of Colorado Springs and a report this week by "Money" revealed something that we at Burg Simpson have known for a long time. When looking at factors such as quality of life and climate, Colorado Springs is an incredible city. In fact, "Money" ranked Colorado Springs #1 in the category of "Top Ten Best Big Cities in America To Live!" Way to go Colorado...

• "Black-Box" Antidepressant Warning Still Debated

  Staff Writer | July 19, 2006 6:32 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  According to a report by the United Press International, the debate continues over the antidepressant's "black box" label, warning of the increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior, especially among adolescents. Supporters of the warning see it as necessary and are upset that some doctors are needlessly prescribing these treatments to children. Critics of the warning believe that it...

• Colorado Springs Energy Rates Lowest in Colorado

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 9:39 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  According to a report by Hispania News, the ACCRA cost-of-living index ranks Colorado Springs with the lowest energy rates in Colorado. A Colorado Springs resident's typical monthly energy bill was $121.56. According to Edward Easterlin, an official with Colorado Springs Utilities, the low energy cost in Colorado Springs, in part, is a result of an effective hedging program that helps to keep...

• State Patrol Targets Tailgaters

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 9:36 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  The Colorado Springs Gazette reported on the continued efforts by the Colorado State Patrol to reduce motor vehicle accidents by using a new technology to identify tailgaters. A new radar gun has the capability not only to identify driving speed but to also detect the space between two cars. In Colorado, the tailgating law is that drivers must leave one car length for every 10 miles per hour....

• Pharmacists Care Important to Patients

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 9:33 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  A recent study documents that the quality of care provided by pharmacists is important to the outcome for particular patients. The study, which was conducted on in-patient conditions, determined that the involvement of a pharmacist in patient care is a valuable addition to the patient's health care process. This is consistent with the obligation of pharmacists to do more than "just fill...