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William Rose III Stroke seminar includes free screening offer
Adults can find out about stroke prevention and receive a coupon for a free vascular screening at a Sept. 9 seminar at DeKalb Medical in Decatur. Dr. William W. Rose III , a board-certified vascu...
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Y offers free mammograms
Women 35 to 64 years old who lack health insurance can get free mammograms on Sept. 18 through a partnership of the YWCA of Greater Atlanta and DeKalb Medical’s Wellness on Wheels. The deadline ...
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Oakhurst staying open in evening to serve patients
Oakhurst Medical Center has extended its weekday hours to accommodate working parents and others who need evening appointments. The nonprofit center, which has locations in Decatur and Stone Mount...
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Crisis center seeks volunteers
The DeKalb Rape Crisis Center is seeking volunteers to provide support to survivors on its 24-hour crisis line and to accompany them to the hospital when needed. The center responds to nearly 900 ...
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Mosquitos still a real threat
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Mosquitoes still pose a threat as summer draws to a close, the Georgia Department of Community Health says. It encourages the use of insect repellent while enjoying the great outdoors to minimize ...
Displaced Grady dialysis patients to pray for lasting resolution
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Grady Dialysis Clinic patients and their advocates can attend a prayer service on Aug. 29 at Oakhurst Presbyterian as patients seeking “a home of care” face a Sept. 1 deadline. The 10 a.m. service...
Preparation can minimize devastation from hurricanes
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Late summer to early fall is prime time for hurricanes, and the Institute for Business & Home Safety urges residents to be prepared. Aug. 24 marked the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew’s massi...
Children’s at Hughes Spalding to cut ribbon on $43 million remake
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Children’s Healthcare will cut the ribbon on its $43 million transformation of Hughes Spalding hospital into a cheerful, full-service hospital for children on Aug. 22. The hospital, which began op...
Natural formula effective against prostate cancer
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Men suffering from hormone-resistant prostate cancer may benefit from a natural formula consisting of vitamins, minerals, herb extracts and medicinal mushrooms, a Columbia University study has foun...
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