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Lake County to pay tribute to fallen vets during Memorial Day events
Several communities have scheduled Memorial Day services featuring military tributes and speakers, honoring those who fought for freedom and gave their lives in battle. Here's a listing of events: •Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Mid-...Tags: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Eustis, Human Interest, American Legion, Lake County (Florida)
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Vermont governor signs 'death with dignity' measure
With the strokes from three gubernatorial pens, Vermont on Monday became the fourth state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients. Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the measure in a state House ceremony in...
Tags: Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics, Crime, Law and Justice, Peter Shumlin
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Fishing trip good therapy for teen with cystic fibrosis
The first fish that Yan Andrade ever caught was a 17-pound jack crevalle that would have tested a much more experienced angler. But the 16-year-old has never been one to back away from a fight. Slightly built and weighing only 87 pounds, but...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Coconut Creek, Cystic Fibrosis, Miami Beach, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Tavares celebration to welcome home Vietnam veterans Saturday
TAVARES — George Wanberg knew what to expect when he returned home from Vietnam. He and his military buddies were told to throw away their uniforms before setting foot in the U.S. to avoid being spit on, punched and taunted by Americans who...
Tags: Vietnam
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Cornerstone Hospice's Camp Bridges helps youngsters cope with loss of loved one
FRUITLAND PARK — Adonis Collado remembers his nature-loving sister's perpetual willingness to always play with him, while Paris Chambliss will never forget her grandmother's warm, generous hugs. For both, Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care'...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Human Interest
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LVH honors 34 at its Friends of Nursing celebration
HealthThirty four clinicians and seven care teams recently received awards at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Friends of Nursing Celebration. The program was attended by more than 725 colleagues and community members at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The awards are... -
READER SUBMITTED: Mercy Community To Host Community Roundtable On Palliative Care - May 23
West HartfordThe Mercy Community will host the Community Roundtable Event: "Walking the Healing Journey: Palliative Care" on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. The Community Roundtable Discussion is the third in the Mercy series, "Issues in Aging." The informative event will...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Health Treatments, West Hartford, Internal Medicine, Internists
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Communicating about end-of-life care -- for families and caregivers
The Virginia Caregiver Coalition is sponsoring a meeting: "Improving Patient-Physician Communication about end-of-life care". POST -- physician orders for scope of treatment -- presented by Laura Pole, RN, MSN, pilot project coordinator, Palliative Care...Tags: General Practitioners, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)
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Bereaved Parents meets third Wednesdays
These groups meet regularly. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City, 3100 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-2288. Bereaved Parents, USA — Third Wednesday, 8 p.m....Tags: Minority Groups, Hospitals and Clinics, Heart Disease, Christianity, Anglicanism
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Urologists say most men may skip PSA test for prostate cancer
A man with no risk factors for prostate cancer can go his whole life without ever taking a PSA test, according to the American Urological Assn. In a new clinical guideline unveiled Friday, the urologists said that only men between the ages of 55 and...
Tags: Demographics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Death, Prostate Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses
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Forrest Samuel 'Sam' Rogers
Forrest Samuel "Sam" Rogers, local businessman of Morganton, N.C., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born in 1924 in East Jordan, Mich., he was the son of the late Maggie and Samuel Rogers. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Grant...Tags: Fort Lauderdale
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Jean Lucille Szoke April 25, 2013
Jean Lucille Szoke passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on April 25, 2013. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by son, Bob (Sally), daughter, Marian Childress (Bud), grandson, Mike (Michelle),...
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