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IU Health offers mammograms at discounted price
Indiana University Health released the following on Friday: LA PORTE, Ind.–During the entire month of May, several Indiana University Health locations throughout Northern Indiana are offering mammograms at an exclusive $95 discounted rate to...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Mammogram, General Practitioners
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Cancer Consortium seeks to cut disease in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society will be in Indianapolis to speak to a group seeking to reduce cancer in Indiana through the development of a comprehensive plan. Dr. Otis Brawley will speak at the...
Tags: Otis Brawley, Health and Medical Professionals
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Lung cancer scans backed for older, heavy smokers
The American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend screening certain older, heavy smokers for lung cancer. The society is releasing new guidelines Friday for annual CT lung scans. But they are only recommended for people ages...Tags: Lung Cancer
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Annual Smoke Out focuses on ways to quit
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- The day Regina West, 53, had her last cigarette last month, her 3-year-old granddaughter picked out a new dress for her at Good Will as a way to say congratulations. The South Bend woman had her first cigarette at 18, and is now about 45...Tags: National Government, Quitting Smoking, Government, Local Government, Human Rights
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Want to quit smoking? How about today?
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY -- If you're a smoker and you've been waiting for the right time to quit -- today might be a good day. Thursday is the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout -- which encourages people who smoke to make a promise to stop. ...
Tags: Quitting Smoking, Health Treatments
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Line dance is Saturday
The Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association will hold line dancing for singles and couples Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Maugansville Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave. The event is open to the public. Admission costs $5 for members and $7 for...Tags: Skin Cancer, Rentals, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Janice Ann Smith, 77, of Winchester
Janice Ann Smith, 77, of Winchester, widow of Bobby John Smith, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Smith was born in Camden, Ohio, on May 11, 1936, to the late Gearold Dean and Josephine... -
Edna Mae Patterson, 84
Edna Mae Patterson, 84, widow of Homer Patterson, went to be with the lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Mrs. Patterson was born in Fayette County on Sept. 1, 1928, to the late George Robert Biddle and Jennie Clemons Biddle. Mrs. Patterson was a loving... -
On the Town: Burbank City Council recognizes senior volunteers, Nickelodeon partners with schools
Nickelodeon Animation Studios has formed a partnership with Muir Middle School to help get its media program running, said Carson Smith, human resources manager. Nickelodeon's media technology services team, under Director Boris Beaubien, worked with...Tags: Festive Events, Health Organizations, Charity, Nickelodeon (tv network), Arts and Culture
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Lighting up the night marks 10th year
Daily American Staff WriterThis Memorial Day will commemorate 10 years of lighting up the night in Meyersdale. The Gallagher family works together every year to put together a beautiful service where community members can remember their loved ones. "It's basically our Memorial...Tags: Health Organizations, Arts and Culture, Celebrities, Memorial Day, Human Interest
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Cyclist treks through Winchester for cancer cure
California resident Flynn Donoho made his way through Winchester Monday as part of a quest to end cancer. An avid cyclist, Donoho has spent the spring trekking across the United States, trying to increase awareness about all forms of cancer, and raise...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Health Organizations, Breast Cancer, Travel
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More patients than docs report skin surgery problems
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than one quarter of people being treated for non-melanoma skin cancer in their doctor's office reported some type of complication after surgery, in a new study. About half of those complications were medical problems...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Health and Medical Professionals, Skin Cancer, Internists, Squamous Cell Cancer
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