Cancer survivors needed for new studies
UCLA researchers test mind-body approaches for treating fatigue
      Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center are seeking 100 volunteers for two studies that will test mindbody approaches to fight post-treatment fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
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Women's fitness center offers free health survey
      Contours Express, a fitness center designed for women, will recognize national Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month this May by handing out risk surveys and educating local residents about the benefits of staying physically fit.
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By Deborah Barber Special to the Acorn
      The wedding issue Now that we are entering the season of weddings, several memorable ones come to mind. There was the one where the wedding party wore black formal attire with Converse shoes and their dog was the guest of honor. In fact he was everywhere: on the nap...
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AlmaVia presents stroke awareness seminar
      AlmaVia of Camarillo will present a seminar titled "Stroke Awareness and Prevention" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tues., May 15 at AlmaVia, 2500 Ponderosa Drive, North. Led by Larry Clifford of St.
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Three local nurses earn national certificates
      Three registered nurses with the Medicare Certified Hospice program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hos pice have completed requirements for national certification in hospice and palliative care.
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Hospital reports a healthy budget
CMH faces challenges: shortage of nurses, doctors
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      More uninsured patients, a shortage of doctors and intense competition are among the challenges facing Ventura's Community Memorial Hospital, President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Wilde said in a recent state of the hospital address.
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Exercise programs for those with arthritis
      The Arthritis Foundation, Central Coast Branch offers three exercise programs in Camarillo that are designed to meet the fitness needs of people living with arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is offered at 11 a.m. every day except for Fridays a...
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