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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: Howard County General Hospital, Ellicott City, Prostate Cancer, Culture, Parkinson's Disease
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Twins dedicate lives to helping the dying
Two decades ago, a long-term patient at Greater Baltimore Medical Center was astonished at the quality of care he was getting. His principal nurse wasn't just cheerful and knowledgeable. She also seemed to be taking care of him day and night.
Then he...Tags: Nursing, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson University
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Share your blessings with the less fortunate
Many people find the holiday season to be a time to share their blessings with the less fortunate. Local organizations and advocacy groups such as those below would put your gift to good use. • Lovely Ladies of Laurel is a nonprofit organization...
Tags: Ellicott City, Holidays, Prince George's County, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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The voice of reason
H.L. Mencken once observed that newspapers, by nature, are bellicose and do not speak in support of anyone or anything unless they absolutely can't help it. There are any number of public figures in Maryland and beyond who would attest to this.
But on...Tags: Chemotherapy, Personal Service, Newspaper and Magazine, Talk Shows (genre), Television
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Senior briefs
Workshop Lynn Carr, a registered nurse, and Mary Fridley, founder of Gero-Resources LLC, will speak on "Bridging the Gap from Hospital to Physician Office," as part of the "The Future Is Now! Are You Ready?" workshops presented by the county Department...Tags: Medical Specialization, Odenton, Nursing Homes, Senior Health, Glen Burnie
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New Maryland plan targets cancer deaths
State health officials released an ambitious plan Tuesday to reduce cancer deaths, using the latest strategies to prevent, detect and treat the disease — and save the lives of an additional 1,200 Marylanders a year. "Our goal in Maryland is to have...Tags: Medical Research, Obesity, Prostate, Pain, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Hospice care is available to those who need it
No one likes to think about advanced illness but it's something most of us will have to face eventually. There's an incredible resource in our community that provides comfort, dignity and respect to all those coping with a complex illness. It's Hospice of...Tags: Government Health Care, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes
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Ron Smith to stop chemotherapy, remain on air 'as long as I can'
Ron Smith went on WBAL radio Thursday, just as he has for the past 27 years. But the conservative talk-show host, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, opened his show telling listeners — with characteristic bluntness — that he...Tags: Chemotherapy, Talk Shows (genre), Pancreatic Cancer, Hospitals and Clinics, Diseases and Illnesses
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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: Peter Shumlin, Hospitals and Clinics
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Perry loses his long battle with cancer
The Day, New London, Conn.Right up until his final email to a group of people he liked to keep updated on his medical condition, a note which arrived in April, Bret Perry was a beacon of hope. "I don't plan on being a stranger," wrote Perry, who after eight years suffering...Tags: Chemotherapy, Colon Cancer, Health Treatments, Softball, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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VNA honors those who go the extra mile for patients
Inland Valley Daily BulletinEach spring for the past 61 years, individuals who take special care of those dealing with extraordinary medical issues are honored. It helps put the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice & Palliative Care mission into perspective. VNA staff and other...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Culture, Ceremonies, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings, Corporate Officers
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