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Health & Family
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Last week, Freeman held its third annual Diabetes Expo. Diabetes Education, as well as other programs and vendors, participated in the event. “It’s to increase awareness about diabetes and, for those already diagnosed with diabetes, to showcase support options,” said Susan Pittman, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Freeman Health System. ....more>>
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Jane Drummond: Things your teacher wishes you knew
For those parents with young children in school, I hope you are finding yourself and your child(ren) settling into a routine. I have often heard that it can take until October for many new school-age children to get into their groove.
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Health briefs
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Experts offer tips for limiting candy consumption to avoid a nightmare on your street
To help decrease how much candy her goblins consume on Halloween night, Tiffany Culp makes sure they are well fed before they go out with their loot bags. She also reminds them to brush their teeth more frequently.
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Health briefs
Several Mobile Mammography stops and a blood-pressure screening have been scheduled by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
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Jane Drummond: Halloween scares aren’t just for kids
The big day is almost here! Just two more days and the streets will be littered with little trick-or-treaters. All three of us Drummond women will be out in force.
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Health briefs
The Ottawa County Health Department will conduct a drive-through seasonal influenza vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the First Christian Church, 2424 N. Main St., in Miami, Okla.
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Jane Drummond: Not looking the part of a true biker babe
I scanned the crowd, and quickly knew I stood out like a pregnant nun at a Hooters restaurant. But, by golly, I was branching out and trying new things.
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Ensure that your child has a safe Halloween
When browsing for your children’s costumes at your favorite Halloween supplier, there are several things you can look for. Or, if you’ve already bought this year’s outfit, there are ways to make it safer.
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Rustic feel: Log cabins, fall foliage and outdoor activities keep families coming back to Branson area
After a long day boating on Lake Taneycomo, or hiking around the Mark Twain National Forest or descending into a deep, dark Ozarks cavern, you’re going to need a place for your family to rest their heads … and their feet.
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Jane Drummond: There’s much to love about Halloween
When I go rating holidays, I have to say that Halloween is one of my all-time favorites. It’s not because I like super-scary stuff, though.
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Health briefs
A colorectal seminar and several stops by the Mobile Mammography unit will be offered by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
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Health briefs
Flu shots, the annual Memory Walk and Mobile Mammography visits will be offered by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
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Jane Drummond: It's normal for kids to test their parents
I haven’t met a mother yet who hasn’t said that her kid hasn’t tested her. Granted, some kids test more than others. It starts before a year of age and, well, according to my mother, sometimes it never ends!
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Color categories of fruits and vegetables offer healthy benefits
Color is the key. If you know what you want to prevent or improve, there is probably a color associated with what you need.
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Rape Aggression Defense class teaches empowerment, preparedness
Sponsored by Missouri Southern State University, the program focuses on preparing young women to think smart, be aware, and act forcefully and confidently in the event that they are in an uncomfortable, potentially dangerous situation.
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Jane Drummond: Try letting the kids help around the house
You need to get kids in the habit of helping around the house. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Health briefs
A support group for amputees is being organized in Fort Scott. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Presbyterian Village (lower level), 2401 S. Horton St., Fort Scott.
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Health briefs
Thyroid screenings and support-group meetings are among the activities planned at McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital.
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