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Friday, September 23, 2011

Rotary Partners with Stik.com to Raise 'Pennies for Polio' at No Cost to Supporters

In return for reviews and recommendations by Rotary supporters, Stik.com has pledged to donate up to $1 million for the Rotary's End Polio Now fund.

In a new twist on fundraising, local Rotary clubs are asking supporters to open their desktops rather than their wallets. Through a partnership with the networking website Stik.com, Rotary clubs around the world, including the Macomb Rotary Club and Sterling Heights Rotary Club, have started the Pennies for Polio campaign. Set to run through Dec. 31, the campaign was created to raise funds and awareness for End Polio Now, the Rotary's ongoing effort to eradicate polio worldwide. But rather than asking supporters to contribute dollars from their own pockets, the Rotary is asking supporters instead to sign on to Stik.com. In return for recommendations and reviews through the site, Stik.com has pledged to donate up to $1 million to End Polio …

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Health Officials Warn Against Mosquito-Born Illnesses

Macomb County man's death linked to West Nile virus.

The death of a 48-year-old local man that was linked to West Nile virus has county officials in Macomb and Oakland warning people to protect themselves against mosquito bites. "Prevention is the key to reducing mosquito bites and lowering the risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, especially in the evening and nighttime hours when mosquitoes are most active," Kathy Forzley, manager and health officer of Oakland County Health Division said in a written release Friday. The warning came on the heels of a Macomb County man's death that was confirmed Thursday to be the first probable human death from West Nile virus this year. The man, whose hometown and name wasn't released, was hospitalized earlier this month after …

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