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Healthy Halloween snacks to make with the family

Instead of reaching into the candy dish, try whipping up these healthy Halloween treats with your family this year.

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UT Physicians reduces costs and improves outcomes of obstetric patients UT Physicians received a bonus check of more than $101,000 from Community Health Choice for its successful efforts during a pilot study to lower costs and advance the care of pregnant women and their babies.
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Healthy Halloween snacks to make with the family