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Graduate certificates help nurses advance their careers
(BPT) - As the U.S. health care system continues to evolve, industry demand for more highly educated nurses is growing. Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing shows current and prospective nurses are responding to rising education requirements: enrollment in all types of programs at nursing schools ac...
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Diet rich in nutrients promotes a lifetime of healthy vision
(BPT) - From dry eye to age-related eye diseases, research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining the health of our eyes. Caring for eyes includes looking carefully at what you eat. Thirty million (or one out of four) Americans age 40 and older suffer from some level of vision loss. Yet only 30 perce...
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Knowing your risks for type 2 diabetes
(BPT) - Understanding your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, or getting an early diagnosis, is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, is American Diabetes Associatio...
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Resistant hypertension [Infographic]
Hypertension is a substantial and growing global health problem, affecting 972 million people worldwide, according to a study published in the journal Lancet. Despite focused efforts and the introduction of multiple new therapies, a significant portion of hypertension patients lack blood pressure control. Research suggests that 28 percent of treated hypertensive individuals are considered resistant to treatment, the American Heart Association says. Treatment-resistant hypertension (rHTN) is ...
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Three tips to make your hospital stay safer
(BPT) - Each year, millions of Americans seek hospital care to treat a wide range of medical problems – from accidental injuries to chronic or life-threatening illnesses. While the majority of patients have positive outcomes, it is imperative to remember patient safety should be a top priority for everyone. In fact, th...
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Rethink what you drink [Infographic]
By now, it’s safe to assume that most people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier. In fact, just one week into January, a quarter of New Year's resolutions are nothing but a memory. If you have given up on sticking to a resolution of eating healthier by consuming less calories, don’t feel defeated. Achieving your goals may be as easy as rethinking what you drink! Making small changes part of your daily routine, like choosing Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened – the only ...
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Nearly 1 in 10 Americans lives with a rare disease
(BPT) - Did you know that the same number of people die each year from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, as breast cancer? And yet IPF, a rare and debilitating disease that causes permanent scarring of the lungs, is still relatively unknown. Fortunately, the focus on rare diseases like IPF is growing because they’...
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Zapping top myths about laser hair removal
(BPT) - For people considering laser hair removal for the summer, there’s good news – now is the perfect time to start. Easily hidden under typical cool weather clothing like bulky sweaters and leggings, skin is shielded from the sun and thus in perfect condition for hair removal. However, many men and women are on the ...
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Rare Disease Day is February 28 [Infographic]
Millions of Americans will join others around the world this month in observing Rare Disease Day (February 28). They hope to help draw attention to rare diseases and the unique challenges faced by the nearly 30 million Americans affected by them. Because of the rarity of their conditions, patients are often challenged to find information, knowledgeable doctors and support for their condition. One such disease is Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) – a serious, lifelong autoinflamm...
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Reinvent dinner in minutes with common pantry staples
(BPT) - Busy families face the dinnertime challenge every day. Not only do they need to find a nutritious meal the entire family will enjoy, but they need to do so in a limited amount of time. With a few tricks, it’s easy to get out of the dinner rut and score big with tasty, wholesome meals that use pantry staples in c...
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The surprising ingredient that makes favorite recipes tastier and healthier
(BPT) - Modern or current may not be the word that comes to mind when you think of cottage cheese but this dairy case classic is experiencing a resurgence that is taking it beyond the diet plate to a starring role in how consumers eat today. Low-fat cottage cheese is high in protein, low in calories and fat and minimal...
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Preventing medication fraud and abuse starts at home
(BPT) - Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions across the United States. More than 6 million Americans abuse prescription drugs and much of the abuse begins at home, according to a national survey on drug use and health. In fact, more than 70 percent of those who illegally use prescription pain relieve...
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MR. BOBBY DEWAYNE HYATT
Jun 18, 2013 | 348 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Mr. Bobby Dewayne Hyatt, 41 of Piedmont passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. Mr. Hyatt was a native of Calhoun County and worked as a handyman. Mr. Hyatt is survived by his brothers; Eugene (Pam) Coggins of Centre, Gene (Mary) Hyatt of Jacksonville, sisters; Brenda Coggins of Piedmont, Barbara Reeves of Jacksonville, Joyce (Darmas) Barnes of Georgia, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hyatt was the son of the late John Wesley and Edna Cromer Coggins. A memorial service for Mr. Hyatt will be held on a later date. Perry Funeral Home is in charge of Cremation arrangements. www.perryfuneral.net.
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MRS. KATHRYN ADELE CALHOON
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Mrs. Kathryn Adele Calhoon, 59 of Leesburg passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Calhoon was a native of Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Calhoon is survived by her son, Sean Sean Cleven of Tulalip, Oregon, daughter, Lisa Meats of Leesburg, brother, Charles Rudd, sister, Marilyn Kause and four grandchildren.
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