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Hospice Cares: Heart disease presents itself in unusual ways with women
Contributing writerFebruary is the month devoted to matters of the heart, so it’s a great time to consider the health of this vital organ. Heart disease once was mostly associated with men, but today it is the No. 1 killer of women, accounting for half a million...Tags: Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Chemical Industry, Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses
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Heritage Hospice volunteer honored for dedication
Contributing writerAs a Heritage Hospice volunteer for 15 years, Martha Grigsby is accustomed to spending time with people who are seriously ill. Recently, the tables were turned for Grigsby as she faced her own health crisis. The 67-year-old Danville woman has been...Tags: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Human Interest
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Business briefs for Feb. 7
Goode in Frankfort
Main Street Perryville Executive Director Vicki Goode attended the 2012 Kentucky Main Street Conference in Frankfort last week, where Main Street Perryville and its EDP Partner the Heart of Danville were both named “designated&...Tags: Health, Health Treatments, Marketing, Health and Medical Professionals, Tom Buford
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Obituary: Linda Arnett
HARRODSBURG — Linda T. Arnett, 61, wife of Reed Arnett, died Monday. Born Feb. 15, 1950, in Clark County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Rosalyn Sims Travis. She was employed with Bluegrass Medical Supply in the Medicine Shoppe...Tags: Religion and Belief, Obituaries, Christianity
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News briefs for Dec. 29
Mercer Habitat accepting partner family applications in January
Habitat for Humanity Mercer County will take applications for a partner family 5 p.m. Jan.19 and 9 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Mercer County Extension Service office, 1007 Lexington Road,...Tags: The Pentagon, Human Interest, World War II (1939-1945), United Way
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Hospice focuses on level of care for area veterans
Heritage Hospice Inc. has completed the requirements for earning Level 1 status, the first of four ranks, in the We Honor Veterans program.
The program began in September 2010, as the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recognized that one...Tags: Defense, Veterans Day, Human Interest, Veterans Affairs, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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News briefs for Oct. 4
Medicare beneficiaries offered free assistance
A Part D enrollment event will be held 10 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Boyle County Senior Center to assist senior citizens in comparing their Medicare drug plan to other plans being offered in 2012.
Participants...Tags: Government, Health, Fox Broadcasting Company, Health Insurance, Government Health Care
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William 'Bill' Moore: June 10, 2011
William “Bill” Moore, 86, husband of Mary Elsie Adams Moore, passed away at 11:49 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011 at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
A native of Clark County, he was the son of the late Edward and Ella Berryman Moore....Tags: Human Interest, World War II (1939-1945)
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William "Bill" Moore: June 10, 2011
William “Bill” Moore, 86, husband of Mary Elsie Adams Moore, passed away at 11:49 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011 at the St. Joseph East Hospital. A native of Clark County, he was the son of the late Edward and Ella Berryman Moore. Bill was a...Tags: Lexington (Lexington, Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Human Interest, World War II (1939-1945)
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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 Legion, Memorial Day, Human Interest, Eustis, 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: Peter Shumlin, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics
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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: Cystic Fibrosis, Massage Therapy, Travel, Deerfield Beach, Health and Medical Professionals
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