Kids need dental exam before starting school
By David Canale, DDS Special to the Camarillo Acorn
      The beginning of a child's academic career brings excitement, fear, wonder and now, a visit to the dentist. Thanks to a new California law passed this year kindergartners and firstgraders can look forward to seeing their favorite dentist along with shopping for school supplies, clothes and picking...
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March is national eye-safety month
      Some 125 million American workers suffer from computer vision syndrome, a condition caused by prolonged computer use, according to Dr. Marty Schneider, therapeutic optometrist.
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Free artery disease test
      Free peripheral artery disease testing will be offered to Ventura County residents age 60 and up Thurs., March 1 at the Wilson Senior Center, 350 N. "C" St. in Oxnard. An appointment is required. To make an appointment, call (805) 385-8019. The screening is made possible by a grant from...
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The basics of eating disorders
      The 20th annual National Eating Disorders and Awareness Week will be Feb. 25 through March 3. The outreach effort is sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association. The National Organization of Women will present a panel discussion on "The Basics of Eating Disorders- How Bod...
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