Op/Ed: CVS creates public health game-changer

 By Harold P. Wimmer, American Lung Association Harold P. Wimmer For the past 30 years, I’ve fought for lung health with the American Lung Association. Our organization has been a leader in the battle against tobacco, which is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the U.S. Over the years, this battle has experienced dramatic highs and disappointing lows.  CVS Caremark’s recent...

Survey reveals Unionville student drug, alcohol use

Survey: 2/3rds of UHS seniors had used alcohol, 40% tried marijuana By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — The numbers are stark: two-thirds of Unionville High School seniors had consumed an alcoholic beverage at some point — and nearly half had consumed one within 30 days of a survey taken in the fall of 2011. More frighteningly, a survey suggests that students say they think smoking...