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If we keep working, we may ban the 'Emperor' once and for all
While shopping at Borders recently, I came across a book entitled, "The Emperor of all Maladies." As I glanced through its pages, I soon discovered it was a book about cancer and I decided to buy it. As I read the first few chapters, I soon agreed with...Tags: Tumors, Diseases and Illnesses, Mastectomy, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Medical Research
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HCC students nominated to All-USA academic team
Two Hagerstown Community College students were recently nominated as part of USA Today’s All-USA Community College Academic Team, a program that annually recognizes exceptional students at the nation’s community colleges. This year’s...Tags: Human Interest, Colleges and Universities, USA Today, University of Maryland, College Park, Coca-Cola Co.
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Heart Attack Rick program to host screenings in February
War Memorial Hospital and Valley Health will offer the Heart Attack Risk Program from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the education room at War Memorial Hospital. Individuals will have their risk of heart disease assessed by participating in...Tags: Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Wars and Interventions, High Blood Pressure, Heart Attack
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Doctors optimistic about Giffords' odds for recovery
Recovering from a gunshot wound to the head depends on the bullet’s path, and while doctors are optimistic about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ odds, it can take weeks to months to tell the damage. Doctors say the bullet traveled the length of the...Tags: Human Body, Human Interest, Colleges and Universities, Assault, Coma
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Don't overlook your feet when it comes to your health
marieg@herald-mail.comGreg Vincent remembers his grandfather's aching feet. It was hard not to notice, he said — especially when the elderly man spent hours soaking his toes in warm water, trying to relieve the pain from his bunions and calluses. Vincent thought of...Tags: Symptoms, Lifestyle and Leisure, Overweight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health Treatments
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Pa. lawmakers sworn in, Smith named House speaker
By The Associated PressThe Pennsylvania General Assembly launched its new legislative session Tuesday by swearing in new and returning members and electing Republican veterans to lead each chamber. Twenty-one freshmen Republicans and eight new Democrats were sworn in to the...Tags: Jefferson County (Pennsylvania), Joseph B. Scarnati, Medical Services, Jay Jr Costa, Justice System
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Business People - Feb. 27
Partners in Pediatrics Christa Martin, certified pediatric nurse practitioner, has joined Partners in Pediatrics in Hagerstown. Martin graduated from Villanova University with a focus on pediatric and adolescent primary care. She has a special...Tags: Pediatrics, Nursing, Towson University, University of Maryland, College Park, Providence (Providence, Rhode Island)
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Letters to the Editor - Feb. 9
Give credit where credit is due To the editor: I was somewhat intrigued by Barbara Walters' special, "A Matter of Life and Death" that aired Friday, Feb. 4. It was the subject matter, and not the personalities that had me tune in. It focused on the...Tags: Harry Reid, Human Interest, Robin Williams, Regis Philbin, Bill Clinton
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Last-minute changes don't have to be a bad thing
Did you ever have your week all planned out and then one little incident changed everything? That's how the past few days have gone for my family, and it all started with a tap on the shoulder. I was listening to research essay presentations when a...Tags: Health, Emergency Health Procedures, Soccer, Multi-Sport Events, Injuries and Wounds
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Grads took different paths to Penn State Mont Alto degrees
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comWhen Sharita Statum walked to the podium to accept her diploma from Penn State Mont Alto during Saturday’s spring commencement, she had three things on her mind — Jayden, 7, Ja’nye, 4, and Lyric, 1 month. Juggling the role of busy...Tags: Nursing, Colleges and Universities, Entertainment, Music, Medical Services
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Petition seeks to honor Boonsboro athletic educator
julieg@herald-mail.comDwight Scott has coached thousands of Boonsboro High School track and field athletes over the past five decades. Now, hundreds of Boonsboro High students and staff members have signed a petition that would ensure future track and field athletes at the...Tags: Heart Surgery, Education, Track and Field, High School Sports, Teaching and Learning
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Man gets prison for dousing another's home with gasoline
dona@herald-mail.comA Washington County Circuit judge Thursday sentenced a Williamsport man found competent to stand trial earlier this week to eight years in prison for dousing a stranger’s house with gasoline. Judge M. Kenneth Long Jr. sentenced Michael Commer, 43,...Tags: Trials, Rentals, Prisons, Crimes, Behavioral Conditions
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