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Eau Claire, the “Horseradish Capital of the World,” is a city located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. However, it technically is adjacent to both Eau Claire County and Chippewa County. Eau Claire also is situated where the Eau Claire River and Chippewa River intersect. In French, the term Eau Claire means “clear water.” The area was once also referred to as Clearwater. In the 1800s, Eau Claire functions as a lumber town. Today, the population of the Wisconsin city is roughly 62,500 (2003).
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Healthcare and News in Eau Claire, WIEau Claire Healthcare Statistics: percentage of residents with a healthcare plan: 90.7%. body mass index (average for residents): 27. diabetes rate (percentage of residents diagnosed): 7.4%. hypertension rate (percentage of residents diagnosed): 33.3%. Elder-care facilities: 19. air quality index (percentage of days AQI ranked as good): N/A Recently, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department and the Department of Health and Family Services encouraged its residents to be wary of carbon monoxide poisoning. In particular, deer hunters should be cautious, as CO poisoning is more prevalent during Wisconsin’s winter months. Hunters’ appliances such as heaters, stoves, and portable generators, can create high levels of CO. Medical Centers in Eau Claire, WI
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Key Facts... In 2005 $2 trillion was spent on health care services in the United States. On average, each person was responsible for a total annual health care bill of $6,700. Is your health insurance plan working for you and your family? Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006). Health care costs in the United States rose an unprecedented 6.9% in 2005, more than double the rate of inflation. These costs are expected to rise at similar levels for the next decade. Protect your health and your wallet by investing in a health insurance plan that is right for you. Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006). A 2003 study by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation determined that over one third of uninsured adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills. Safeguard yourself and your family against future debt by finding a high quality health care plan. Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Access to Care for the Uninsured: An Update. 29 September 2003. |
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