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    May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Vermont governor signs 'death with dignity' measure

    With the strokes from three gubernatorial pens, Vermont on Monday became the fourth state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients.
    With the strokes from three gubernatorial pens, Vermont on Monday became the fourth state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients. Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the measure in a state House ceremony in...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest, Peter Shumlin

    2. May 16, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. Fishing trip good therapy for teen with cystic fibrosis

    The first fish that Yan Andrade ever caught was a 17-pound jack crevalle that would have tested a much more experienced angler.
    The first fish that Yan Andrade ever caught was a 17-pound jack crevalle that would have tested a much more experienced angler. But the 16-year-old has never been one to back away from a fight. Slightly built and weighing only 87 pounds, but...

    Tags: Coconut Creek, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Health and Medical Professionals, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel

    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  3. Tavares celebration to welcome home Vietnam veterans Saturday

    TAVARES — George Wanberg knew what to expect when he returned home from Vietnam.
    TAVARES — George Wanberg knew what to expect when he returned home from Vietnam. He and his military buddies were told to throw away their uniforms before setting foot in the U.S. to avoid being spit on, punched and taunted by Americans who...

    Tags: Vietnam

    4. May 14, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  4. Cornerstone Hospice's Camp Bridges helps youngsters cope with loss of loved one

    FRUITLAND PARK — Adonis Collado remembers his nature-loving sister's perpetual willingness to always play with him, while Paris Chambliss will never forget her grandmother's warm, generous hugs.
    FRUITLAND PARK — Adonis Collado remembers his nature-loving sister's perpetual willingness to always play with him, while Paris Chambliss will never forget her grandmother's warm, generous hugs. For both, Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care'...

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Human Interest

    5. May 3, 2013 | Allentown Morning Call

  5. LVH honors 34 at its Friends of Nursing celebration

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    Thirty four clinicians and seven care teams recently received awards at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Friends of Nursing Celebration. The program was attended by more than 725 colleagues and community members at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The awards are...
    6. May 9, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  6. Communicating about end-of-life care -- for families and caregivers

    The Virginia Caregiver Coalition is sponsoring a meeting: "Improving Patient-Physician Communication about end-of-life care". POST -- physician orders for scope of treatment -- presented by Laura Pole, RN, MSN, pilot project coordinator, Palliative Care...

    Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), General Practitioners

    7. May 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Bereaved Parents meets third Wednesdays

    These groups meet regularly. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City, 3100 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-2288. Bereaved Parents, USA — Third Wednesday, 8 p.m....

    Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Christianity, Breast Cancer, Culture, Arts and Culture

    8. May 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Urologists say most men may skip PSA test for prostate cancer

    A man with no risk factors for prostate cancer can go his whole life without ever taking a PSA test, according to the American Urological Assn.
    A man with no risk factors for prostate cancer can go his whole life without ever taking a PSA test, according to the American Urological Assn. In a new clinical guideline unveiled Friday, the urologists said that only men between the ages of 55 and...

    Tags: Prostate Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Medical Procedures and Tests, Demographics

    9. May 3, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  9. Forrest Samuel 'Sam' Rogers

    Forrest Samuel "Sam" Rogers, local businessman of Morganton, N.C., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born in 1924 in East Jordan, Mich., he was the son of the late Maggie and Samuel Rogers. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Grant...

    Tags: Fort Lauderdale

    10. May 3, 2013 |Story| Glendale News Press

  10. Jean Lucille Szoke April 25, 2013

    Jean Lucille Szoke passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on April 25, 2013. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by son, Bob (Sally), daughter, Marian Childress (Bud), grandson, Mike (Michelle),...
    11. May 1, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  11. Jack William DeWildt, 92

    Jack William DeWildt passed away peacefully April 29, 2013, at the age of 92.
    Jack William DeWildt passed away peacefully April 29, 2013, at the age of 92. He was born Oct. 26, 1920, to his parents, Peter and Ethel DeWildt. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Natalie Kloosterman and Donald DeWildt. He will be lovingly...

    Tags: American Red Cross

    12. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  12. James R. Hay, 73, Jennerstown

    James R. Hay, 73, Jennerstown, died peacefully April 29, 2013, at Palliative Care Unit, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, after a five-year struggle with multiple health issues. Born July 29, 1939, in Johnstown, son of Arnold G. Sr. and Marguerite (Holder) Hay. Preceded in death by parents; son, Joel Bradley Hay, in 1964; sister, Joan Avery; and mother- and father-in-law, Catharine (Beam) Trible-Georg and Lewis H. Trible. Dated seven years prior to 49 years of marriage to the former Janet Lee Trible, who survives along with brothers, Arnold G. Jr., Pittsburgh; and Edward A., Jennerstown; and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1957 graduate of the former JBJ High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Past carpet and drapery buyer for the former Penn Traffic Co., construction worker for the former Ben Stern Construction and supply buyer for Door & Column Co., Somerset. Retired corrections officer chief at Somerset County Jail. Member of Greater Johnstown Lodge 358 F&AM, Harrisburg Consistory and Altoona Jaffa Shrine. Also a member of Laurel Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jennerstown. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was past president of Jenner Area Sewer Authority for 10 years. Jim loved his wife and home dearly, and also enjoyed working on his car and keeping busy in his basement. Family and friends are invited to the visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where Masonic funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Traci Bowman, officiating. Interment, Lutheran Cemetery, Jennerstown, with military rites in charge of Somerset County Honor Guard. Memorials to Laurel Trinity Lutheran Church, Jennerstown Volunteer Fire Department or Boswell Volunteer Fire Department would be appreciated. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
    James R. Hay, 73, Jennerstown, died peacefully April 29, 2013, at Palliative Care Unit, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, after a five-year struggle with multiple health issues. Born July 29, 1939, in Johnstown, son of Arnold G. Sr. and Marguerite...

    Tags: Human Interest, U.S. Air Force

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