Great Local Stories All of the stories listed here are available at no charge to you.  Simply click on the story you want, give us your station or network name and location, and download the MP3 file. If you need help getting any of our stories, or if you need a phone feed, please call 312-224-2750. To mark Lung Health Day and National Respiratory Care Week, respiratory therapists across the state are warning of threats to lung health, and offering help through a web site designed to help all of us breathe more easily. Click here for story featuring Scott Alberts Click here to visit the AARC consumer web site: yourlunghealth.org From back pain to brain tumors, the nation’s neurological surgeons are on the forefront of treatment. At the annual meeting the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, members are discussing the latest medical techniques and discoveries that are making a real difference in people’s lives. Click here to access the story featuring Becky Peterson of Olympia Click here to visit the American Association of Neurological Surgeons web site Leading plastic surgeons from Washington have met with their colleagues from around the world, as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery holds its annual meeting in Orlando. Surgeons are discussing the latest procedures in cosmetic treatments, as well as ways to maximize patient safety. Click here to access the story featuring Dr. Fred Leist of Bremerton Click here to visit the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s web site With the percentage of children who are overweight in America tripling over the last 30 years, physical education in our schools is more important than ever. That’s why physical education professionals and advocates across the state are marking “National Physical Fitness and Sport Month” in May, by working to ensure our schools are offering quality physical education programs for all students. Click here to access the story featuring Krista Wynn of Port Angeles Click here to visit the National Association for Sport and Physical Education's web site People living with Arthritis have traveled to the nation’s capital to lobby members of Congress to support the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act, which would be the first Arthritis-related federal legislation in 30 years. Click here to access the story featuring John Lynch of Spokane Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site One of the ways you can protect yourself against arthritis is to increase your physical activity. While we may have trouble getting motivated, a sometimes forgotten family member can help us get active. Click here to access the story featuring Steve Smith representing the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Arthritis Foundation Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site Many of us take breathing for granted, until we have difficulty doing so. Members of the American Association for Respiratory Care have met in San Antonio to discuss the latest treatments and therapies to help people with lung conditions breathe easier. Click here for story featuring Ken Lizzi of Tacoma Click here to visit the AARC consumer web site: yourlunghealth.org Medicine faces many challenges. Some of the answers come from doctors with a hands-on approach to healing and prevention. And with an eye toward that, members of the American Osteopathic Association have met in Orlando. Click here to access story with Dr. Donald Woods of Kennewick Click here to visit the American Osteopathic Association web site Plastic surgeons from around the world gathered in Chicago to attend Plastic Surgery 2005. Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons discussed the latest advances in treatment, which improve results, reduce recovery time and maximize patient safety. Click here for story featuring Dr. Phil Haeck of Seattle Click here for story featuring Dr. David Pratt of Everett Click here for story featuring Dr. Michael Workman of Vancouver Click here to visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons web site To return to the main stories page, click here.