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Lourdes Associates support foundation
Nearly 500 Lourdes associates pledged record-breaking support to Lourdes Foundation’s annual employee giving drive to benefit patients, co-workers, programs and patient care projects at the hospita...
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Local blood donors can win gift card
Holiday shopping can be stressful, but picking out the perfect gift doesn’t have to be that hard. The American Red Cross requests donors to give the gift of life this December during the Give Somet...
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Asperger’s dropped from manual
CHICAGO — The now familiar term “Asperger’s disorder” is being dropped. And abnormally bad and frequent temper tantrums will be given a scientific-sounding diagnosis called DMDD. But “dyslexia” and...
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Tracy Stewart (left) receives a flu shot from Terri Walters, R.N., during Western Baptist Hospital's annual free flu shot clinic in Doctors Office Building 2 in November. Though January and February are traditionally peak flu season, reports of flu throughout the region have started to intensify.
Reports of regional flu increasing
Regional reporting of positive flu cases across the state signal an early start to flu season, as health officials warn residents to prepare for winter’s virulent side. While the traditional flu...
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FDA expands approval of prostate cancer drug
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded approval of Johnson & Johnson’s prostate cancer pill Zytiga for men with an earlier stage of the disease. The agency says Zytiga ...
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Baptist collects 12,557 pounds of food for donation
Western Baptist Hospital collected more than 6 tons of non-perishable items for local food pantries during the hospital’s annual “Stuff the Truck” food drive. Employees collected nearly 10,000 p...
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Delores Lee Muller enjoys her peaceful winter exercise.
Be merry, be active
NOVI, Mich. — Shortly after the mall doors opened, Douglas and Ouley Saulsberry made their rounds through the hallways. They walk the halls of both levels every day except Sunday, getting in about ...
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Cancer Society thanks volunteers, request more
The American Cancer Society makes it particularly easy for Paducah area residents to find ways to volunteer during the holidays and year round. Meaningful opportunities are available for volunteers...
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Simple measures cut infections caught in hospitals
CHICAGO — Preventing surgery-linked infections is a major concern for hospitals, and it turns out some simple measures can make a big difference. A project at seven big hospitals reduced infecti...
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Red Cross announces holiday blood drives
Holiday shopping can be stressful, but picking out the perfect gift doesn’t have to be that hard. The American Red Cross requests donors to give the gift of life this December during the Give Somet...
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