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MRSA: Ridding your Family and Fido of Infection

  • skin infection
  • May 16, 2012
Many of us know someone plagued with boils or other skin infections caused by Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus (MRSA). This drug resistant...
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Alcohol and Drug Services Program Makes Due

The San Bernardino County Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) program continues to face inadequate funding to serve the at-risk community.In 2011,...
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How Green is your Medicine Cabinet?

  • Prescription Drug Awareness
  • April 28, 2012
April 28, 2012 marks the 4th DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Between 10am and 4pm Americans can safely dispose of unused prescription...
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After treatment ends, breast cancer survivors face other issues

  • breast cancer post-treatment effects
  • November 7, 2011
Now that the fundraising walks are over and the pink ribbons are tucked away for next year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month events, one hard...
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Purple ribbons, L.A. area events usher in Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

There’s no mistaking the arrival of autumn when you start noticing people wearing purple ribbons for November which is Pancreatic Cancer...
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Making patient-focused cancer care a reality, not just a tagline

  • Patient-centered cancer care
  • November 1, 2011
Have you noticed how many company taglines include the phrase ‘customer service’ or ‘customer satisfaction’? While some of...
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Pink 100, cancer events, a new support group for survivors, caregivers, friends

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month events in L.A.
  • October 10, 2011
The Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (www.cancersupportcommunity.org) is busy for the rest of October at 109 West Torrance Blvd., Torrance,...
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Light the Night, Girls Night Out, the Power of Pink and Pamper ME Day

Traditional autumn colors may be red and gold, orange and black, but don’t be surprised to see spring pink in stores during October, Breast...
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Fall focuses on families dealing with cancer, lung health and TeamSpirit walk

  • cancer in adults under 40
  • August 26, 2011
Labor Day approaches with preparations to start or return to school, with focus on families, especially those who face extra challenges with...
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Making strides, energize and understanding sexuality & self esteem for cancer su

  • sexuality for cancer survivors
  • August 1, 2011
While early morning fog still clings to the coast, summer finally arrives with sunshine by mid-morning, along with exciting events and the...
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