Teen, therapist offer insight on eating disorder
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Teenagers confront everyday pressures to succeed academically and fit in socially. While most adolescents thrive despite these demands, some take on selfdestructive habits to cope.
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St. John's to host bilingual support group for caregivers
Meetings for those with loved ones afflicted by Alzheimer's
      The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter is offering a free bilingual support group to Spanishspeaking caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at St. John's Hospital, 1600 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard.
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Camarillo Hospice to hold annual meeting, elect directors
      Camarillo Hospice will host its annual meeting of all members at 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 22 at the Pacific Oaks Federal Credit Union Community Room, 761 Daily Drive. Members will vote to elect directors and to review the organization's accomplishments of 2007 and goals for this year.
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Learn how to reduce risk of heart disease
Free symposium offered by Community Memorial Health System
      Community Memorial Health System will begin its 2008 seminar series with a symposium on heart disease from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Feb. 9 at the Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Drive in Camarillo.
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Expert in Oriental medicine to speak
Lecture on safe weight loss strategies at Contours Express
      Contours Express will present a weightloss lecture at 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 24 at 1727 E. Daily Drive, Ste. C in Camarillo. Guest speaker Julie Petyak-Ryan, an expert in Oriental medicine, will give a lecture called "Detox for Maximum Weight Loss." She will also discuss strategies ...
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