Hospital to remain contributing member of community, new president says
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital has a new president. Chuck Gersdorf, 60, took over as top executive at the Camarillo hospital last month. "I believe St. John's Pleasant Valley is kind of a hidden gem here in Camarillo," Gersdorf said.
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500 expected at county Heart Walk
      The American Heart Association, Ventura County Division, will hold its annual Start! Ventura County Heart Walk on Sat., Oct. 18, at the Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way.
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Keep eyes open to Halloween dangers
      Halloween is a time for tricks and treats and things that go bump in the night, but according to therapeutic optometrist Dr. Marty Schneider, Halloween can also be a time of sight-related hazards. "Decorating the face with makeup approved for the skin is almost always preferable to masks," said Schneider.
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Take charge of your health
      SeaView IPA will present Take Charge of Your Health: Understanding Your 2009 Healthcare Options from 10 a.m. to noon Tues., Oct. 21 at Residence Inn by Mariott, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard. The event is open to all Medicare-eligible seniors and will include free flu shots and refreshments.
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Cancer prevention focus of forum
Panel of doctors to discuss numerous cancer-related topics, including nutrition and detection
      Learn more about prevention, the early detection and how to reduce the risk of cancer at a free symposium that Community Memorial Health System is holding on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Ventura Beach Marriott. "Staying Cancer Free" will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Disaster preparedness
      A free disaster preparedness seminar will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 29 at AlmaVia of Camarillo, 2500 Ponderosa Drive North, Camarillo. The event will be led by Ellen Salvador, community disaster education coordinator for the American Red Cross of Ventura County.
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