Great Local Stories All of the stories listed here are available at no charge to you.  Simply click on the story you want, give us your station or network name and location, and download the MP3 file. If you need help getting any of our stories, or if you need a phone feed, please call 312-224-2750. Leading plastic surgeons from West Virginia have met with their colleagues from around the world, as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery holds its annual meeting in Orlando. Surgeons are discussing the latest procedures in cosmetic treatments, as well as ways to maximize patient safety. Click here to access the story featuring Dr. Karl Mueller of Wheeling Click here to visit the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s web site With the percentage of children who are overweight in America tripling over the last 30 years, physical education in our schools is more important than ever. That’s why physical education professionals and advocates across the state are marking “National Physical Fitness and Sport Month” in May, by working to ensure our schools are offering quality physical education programs for all students. Click here to access the story featuring Susan Long of Short Gap Click here to visit the National Association for Sport and Physical Education's web site One of the ways you can protect yourself against arthritis is to increase your physical activity. While we may have trouble getting motivated, a sometimes forgotten family member can help us get active. Click here to access the story featuring Shelley Precht of the Ohio River Valley chapter of the Arthritis Foundation Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site Many of us take breathing for granted, until we have difficulty doing so. Members of the American Association for Respiratory Care have met in San Antonio to discuss the latest treatments and therapies to help people with lung conditions breathe easier. Click here for story featuring Tracy Matthews of Charleston Click here to visit the AARC consumer web site: yourlunghealth.org Medicine faces many challenges. Some of the answers come from doctors with a hands-on approach to healing and prevention. And with an eye toward that, members of the American Osteopathic Association have met in Orlando. Click here to access story with Dr. Joan Moore of Frankford Click here to access story with Dr. Elaine Price of Charles Town and Martinsburg Click here to visit the American Osteopathic Association web site The physicians who work to ensure your children’s health, the nation’s pediatricians, are meeting as the American Academy of Pediatrics convenes in its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Pediatricians are learning the latest treatments for childhood diseases and ailments, and are sharing ideas for treating their patients. Click here for story featuring Dr. Nimish Mehta of Charleston Click here for story featuring Dr. Jackson Maina of Martinsburg Click here to visit the American Academy of Pediatrics web site Plastic surgeons from around the world gathered in Chicago to attend Plastic Surgery 2005. Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons discussed the latest advances in treatment, which improve results, reduce recovery time and maximize patient safety. Click here for story featuring Dr. Abdalla Bandak of Charleston Click here to visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons web site
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