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Sharpsville: Woman calls fluoride in water a threat
A Sharpsville woman says the fluoride added to public water systems to help prevent tooth decay is a health threat and that people should have more flexibility in deciding whether and how they want to use fluoride. Ashley Kamovitch asked members of Sharpsville council Tuesday to inform themselves about the risks she said she has […]
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Fluoride Free Philadelphia: Meeting at Hill Library on June 16, 6:30pm
Beverly DeCer, RN, a local resident, is the founder of Fluoride Free Philadelphia, a grassroots advocacy organization which is sponsoring a free public meeting on Monday, June 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Chestnut Hill Public Library, 8711 Germantown Ave., for those individuals interested in the still-controversial issue of fluoridation in municipal drinking water. […]
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Meadville: Pro-fluoride group hosts community discussion next week
Meadville Medical Center has announced plans to host a community discussion on the benefits of water fluoridation Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stone United Methodist Church in Meadville. The meeting is open to the public and is expected to feature presentations from medical professionals, pediatricians, dentists and others, according to Dr. Denise Johnson, […]
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Meadville group to inform public on pro-fluoride stance
MEADVILLE — In your local travels today and Sunday, don’t be surprised to see individuals wearing aquatic-colored T-shirts visiting areas that receive Meadville Area Water Authority water. Under the “Meadville Smiles” banner, approximately 50 volunteers will make the rounds clad in bright blue shirts and armed with informational literature in an effort to communicate about […]
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Schuylkill Haven mayor requests answer from borough solicitor about fluoride
The mayor, the council and borough residents are waiting to learn if an ordinance is needed to reintroduce fluoride into the borough water supply. At its monthly meeting Wednesday, Mayor Mike Devlin said he wanted an answer. However, borough solicitor Mark Semanchik was not in attendance. “I’d like the solicitor to provide the reason or […]
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Schuylkill Haven: Dentists weigh in on fluoride issue
Water is important for overall health but some people might not like the additives in it. Advocates say fluoride in the water system can prevent tooth decay. Opponents say it isn’t needed and can do more harm than good. “It’s an easy way to get medicine to a large amount of people and population and […]
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Schuylkill Haven council votes to put fluoride in water supply
The Schuylkill Haven Borough Council voted Wednesday to add fluoride to the water supply. By a 4-3 vote, the council made the decision. The issue was not on the agenda for the meeting. Voting in favor of adding the fluoride were council President Marlin Berger Jr. and members Ruth Tucci, Paul Bedway and Kurt Montz. […]
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Meadville: When it comes to fluoride, one size does not fit all
The letter to the editor in The Meadville Tribune written by Dr. Christopher G. Knapp on Dec. 7, 2013, implies that the Meadville Area Water Authority (MAWA) is considering introducing fluoride into the drinking water system. If this is the case then both the members of MAWA and the public affected by the introduction of […]
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Frackers Can’t Overrule Local Laws
In a decision that breaks new legal ground by recognizing and enforcing environmental rights, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week ruled that key parts of Act 13—the state’s controversial pro-fracking law—are unconstitutional because they violate the state’s Environmental Rights Amendment (EnRA). On a 4-2 vote, the Court struck down a provision that exempted fracking operations […]
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The children’s dental crisis in North Philadelphia
NOTE FROM FAN: Fluoridation in Philadelphia began September 1, 1954 The first time I stepped from Erie Avenue onto our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, I met a child who was experiencing some of the worst tooth decay I have ever seen. His gums were swollen and red. The few baby teeth poking out from his […]
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