Talk to Your Kids About the Colorado Killings

HealthDay – Fri, Jul 20, 2012 FRIDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- As word spread Friday that a heavily armed man had shot up a suburban Denver movie theater crowded with families and children for a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, mental health experts offered guidance on how to cope with the tragedy.

While this latest act of carnage unnerved a nation still scarred by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, psychologists said children and teens may be especially vulnerable to the early Friday shootings in Aurora, Colo., that left 12 people dead and as many as 59 others wounded.

"It would be perfectly normal for people to be more on edge right now," said Simon Rego, director of psychology training at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. "It's a natural reaction when you hear about, experience or witness a traumatic event. You're primed to be more vigilant about what's happening to you."

But parents can do much to reassure their children that such an incident isn't likely to repeat itself anytime soon, experts said. And it's important to offer that reassurance now.

"This is clearly a very disturbed individual

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Don't Be Afraid to Talk to Your Kids About Colorado Killings

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Colorado says dentist put thousands at HIV risk from reused syringes

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Colorado Dentist Reused Needles, Putting Thousands at Risk

Since blood can stay in a syringe and needle after an injection, health officials said, that creates a risk of spreading blood-borne illnesses such as HIV and hepatitis if the implements are reused. Those who received IV medications are being urged to get tested for those viruses.

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The Denver Post reported state health director Dr. Chris Urbina said that as patients get tested, no infections have been reported yet. Stein’s license to practice medicine was suspended in 2011 due to an unrelated matter that hasn’t been disclosed.

Jeannine Stein, a California native, wrote about health for the Los Angeles Times. In her pursuit of a healthy lifestyle she has taken countless fitness classes, hiked in Nepal, and has gotten in a boxing ring. Email Jeannine

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iX Mixer Purchases Support Colorado Fire Relief Fund 2012

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2012Colorado-based beverage company to donate 50 cents for every can sold from June 29 - July 31.

Denver, CO (1888PressRelease) June 30, 2012 - Today, Colorado-based iX Mixer announced it will donate 50 cents for each can sold to the Colorado Fire Relief Fund 2012 starting today and continue through the end of July.

"Colorado is our home, and we want to help our neighbors affected by these wildfires," said Jeff Somers, CEO and co-founder of iX Mixer. "The firefighters and individuals are our friends and families. We want to make sure that they are well cared for."

Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the creation of the Colorado Fire Relief Fund 2012 earlier today. The funds will assists all Colorado communities impacted by wildfires.

iX Mixer is available for purchase at bars, restaurants, liquor stores and convenience stores around Denver, Boulder and Aspen, in addition to online at www.ixmixer.com/store. Find where iX is sold near you here: http://bit.ly/NcgB9w.

iX Mixer will be updating its Facebook page every Friday with the number of cans sold and the amount donated.

About iX Mixer
iX Mixer is part of the Point Brands family. iX Mixer is a naturally flavored, caffeine-free, lightly sweetened, electrolyte-infused cocktail mixer. It is available in two flavors: Berrie and Citrus. The unique combination of electrolytes and minerals helps the body sustain and replenish nutrients during the drinking process. iX Mixer was developed to help prevent symptoms of a hangover. More information is available at www.ixmixer.com.

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Kiwaii supports firefighters in Colorado

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2012Kiwaii donates water to firefighters in Colorado.

(1888PressRelease) June 30, 2012 - Premium Healthy Spring Water Inc. (PHSW)has donated a pallet of water to firefighters and volunteers working to contain the High Park wildfire outside Fort Collins, Colo.

The water was distributed to workers by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, a leading natural and organic food vendor in the state.

Firefighters have battled wildfires in drought-stricken Colorado for three weeks. The High Park fire alone has burned nearly 90,000 acres, destroyed more than 250 homes and caused the evacuation of more than 11,000 Coloradans.

"The firefighters and volunteers working 24 hours a day to save lives and homes throughout Colorado are true heroes," Kiwaii President and CEO Lou Savant said. "As a company, we're committed to helping important causes, and there are few more important than what they're doing. We're sure the cases of Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring Water will keep the workers hydrated as they contain these tragic wildfires."

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Colorado farm linked to listeria outbreak files for bankruptcy

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