Flu shots available at hospital, local YMCA
      Community Memorial Health System's Centers for Family Health, in conjunction with Ventura County Public Health, will offer free flu shots for people meeting certain criteria from 9 a.m.
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Association honors Rozanski
      Jane Rozanski, chief executive officer of the Camarillo Health Care District, has been selected as California's first General Manager of the Year by the California Special Districts Association.
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An emergency kit should be kept on hand for Alzheimer's patients
      The Alzheimer's Association recommends that caregivers for Alzheimer's patients prepare an emergency kit to keep handy in a watertight container. For more comprehensive instructions, visit www.alz.org.
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Dentist goes the extra mile to protect student athletes' smiles
Clinic to offer basketball players mouth guards
By Radomir Vojtech Luza Special to the Acorn
      Playing basketball is tough enough without having to worry about taking a teeth-shattering elbow to the face. Dentist Richard Gagne is trying to keep it that way. The dentist will offer a clinic Sat., Nov.17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his Oxnard office to fit area high school basketball player...
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Reduce stress this holiday season
By Caroline Neeley Special to the Acorn
      Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, or should I say the stressful season? I don't want to overwhelm you anymore than you are already, but I want to give you some tips and ideas to stay calm during Thanksgiving and the remaining holidays.
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