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The Second Half: Staying healthy to 100
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful woman in her Second Half of life,
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‘Polio: The Final Mile’ at OSF’s Featherstone Clinic Oct. 5
From press release
Dr. Abdulrahman Olatunji Funsho, consultant physician/cardiologist and specialist on African health care, will visit from Nigeria to present
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OSF Center for Health introduces ‘Safety & Self-Defense’ classes
From press release
The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is introducing weekly
Safety & Self-Defense
classes beginning
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9-Pin Bowling Tournament for the Center of Hope
From press release
Para-Transit Bus Driver Dominic Eterno is organizing a 9-Pin Bowling Tournament to benefit the Barbara Olson Center
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‘Baby 101’ for expectant parents
From press release
Offered by the OSF St. Anthony Center for Life, the four-session Preparation for Parenthood classes (
Baby 101”) help
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Special Report ‘Real Healthcare Reform’ program at Stockholm Inn—part two
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
This is the second part of a report given on
Real Healthcare Reform: Power to the People,
hosted
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The Second Half: Refuting an ‘ode to old age’
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
Recently, I received an e-mail from a reader in her Second Half of life, forwarding prose that
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OSF St. Anthony Medical Center offers nutrition class for sports participants
From press release
If you are an athlete or an active participant in various sports, your nutrition needs may not
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Sept. 28 support group meeting addresses sleep apnea
From press release
BELOIT, Wis.—The A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic) support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday,
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Rockford’s answer to the Dog Whisperer
By Denise Guzzardo
Apiana (Apple) is my third German shepherd dog. They are a fascinating breed—loyal, family-orientated companions with an overzealous
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Guest Column: Exposing the lies about H.R. 3200
By Dr. Mark Kellen, M.D.
No, Mr. Obama, I do not get to keep my insurance.
H.R. 3200 and any similar philosophy
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OSF St. Anthony Women’s Program highlights ‘Women and Pain’
From press release
Conquering Pain Together: Woman and Pain
is the title of the free OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Women’s Program
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OSF St. Anthony invites community to Children’s Health & Safety Safari
From press release
Sponsored by the OSF St. Anthony pediatrics, trauma/emergency services and Lifeline departments, the Eighth Annual Children’s Health
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Recycling tires—and people
Editor’s note: The following is the fifth, and final, part in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug.
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The Second Half: School daze: Center for Learning in Retirement’s fall lineup
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
The crisp air is filled with the scent of apples and burning leaves—this is the beginning of
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PHASE offers program in Rockford, Belvidere for compulsive gamblers
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
PHASE, a local nonprofit professional addiction treatment program, is offering outpatient treatment for substance and gambling
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OSF Center for Health Fitness offers ‘Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks’
From press release
To help people shed unwanted pounds, the OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness
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OSF St. Anthony Medical Center September classes and meetings
From press release
Baby Express—Sept. 12
To help expectant parents prepare for the birth of their child and early postpartum period,
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Guest Column: Reply to Special Report: ‘Real Healthcare reform’—part one
Editor’s note: The following is in response to the Sept. 2-8, 2009, article “Special Report: ‘Real Healthcare Reform’ program at
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Life as a branded man
Editor’s note: The following is the fourth in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug. 12-18, 2009, issue,
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Special Report ‘Real Healthcare Reform’ program at Stockholm Inn—part one
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Monday evening, Aug. 3, at least 200 people gathered at Stockholm Inn, Rockford, for a program
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OSF St. Anthony Medical Center upcoming classes and meetings
From press release
Infant/Toddler CPRSept. 7 and 21
Parents, babysitters and others who have contact with children are invited to attend an
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Pet Talk: Animal influenza
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
The recent emergence and spread of the swine flu virus, also known as
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RVC offers one-day workshop on debt-free living
From press release
The Rock Valley College Adult Education Department is offering the
Strategies for Living Debt Free in the 21st
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Mom’s Club meets at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
From press release
New as well as experienced mothers and their babies up to 12 months of age are invited
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‘Woman to Woman’ offers support to patients with breast cancer
From press release
Helping women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through the complex and sometimes frightening journey
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The Second Half: Swine flu, what do I do?
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
Last column I gave you some info about swine flu, and promised to tell you my plan
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Blinding gray walls and the waters of the Mississippi
Editor’s note: The following is the third in a five-part series. The first part appeared in the Aug. 12-18, 2009,
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Guest Column: What reflexology therapy can do for you
By Karla Fernet
Healthy Balance Reflexology
Reflexology is an amazing therapy that balances the body and allows your body to start healing
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Pet Talk: Caring for your pregnant pet
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Pregnancy can be an exhilarating time for both mothers and fathers. Taking special
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A deadly night on Blackhawk Island
Editor’s note: The following is the second in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug. 12-18, 2009, issue.
By
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The Second Half: Here comes da flu!
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
Everyone is talking about THE SWINE FLU. All over the news are fear-inducing statistics and photos of
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Local author raises Down syndrome awareness
From press release
BELOIT, Wis.—Meet Annie. She’s just like you. Inspired by her daughter with Down syndrome, Beloit, Wis., author
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The Many Faces of PTSD at Cliffbreakers Sept. 15
From press release
A special seminar, The Many Faces of PTSD, will be Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Cliffbreakers Resort &
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Red Cross hosts blood drive Aug. 24
From press release
The Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to
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Safety in the fields, safety crossing tracks
OMAHA, Neb.—Each year prior to and during harvest, all agriculture professionals are reminded to be aware and practice safe
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Emmy-nominated The Alzheimer’s Project to have special screening in Rockford
Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter in partnership with HBO and Rockford Health System presents the Emmy-nominated HBO The Alzheimer’s Project
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Salon sponsors benefit for local animal sanctuary
Ab Fab Salon & Spa, Inc., has partnered with Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary to sponsor the Second Annual Cuts
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The Second Half: Retirement revelations
My friend—call him “Stan”—entered his Second Half of life as a very successful, upper management kind of guy. He had
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Back-to-School Clothing/School Supply Swap
Short on cash, but kids need clothes and supplies?
With the tight economy, and hearing several families’ worries about
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Low-cost pet vaccine & micro-chipping clinic Aug. 7
New Beginnings Animal Shelter is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine & micro-chipping clinic for dogs and cats from noon
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‘Eating to Lower Your Cholesterol’ offered by OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Presented by the registered dietitians of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, a one-session class called
Eating to Lower Your
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Take action now to protect health freedom—part one
You’ve heard the news about the potential swine flu (H1N1) pandemic predicted for this fall, and that the U.S.
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Pet Talk: Sleeping disorders in animals
Maybe you’ve seen the comical home video on YouTube titled “sleepwalking fail”? It is a short clip of a sleeping
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Petland offers friendly warning of summer danger to pets
Surviving the heat in a fur coat
Heat stroke can be a very serious issue for pets—one that owners must
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Guest Column: Is beef good for you?
As the saying goes—it all depends.
According to the blood type/genetic blueprint principles, this is how it is:
Blood
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Rockford kids benefit from summer food program
Through Rockford’s Human Services Department and Lifescape’s Community Kitchen component, more than 3,000 kids are being served a nutritious
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The Second Half: Overeat to live longer?
I exercise. Not enough, but I do exercise. I can’t stand running or sweating, but I love to walk—long, brisk
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OSF Center for Health Fitness introduces self-defense seminar
The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is offering a special one-session self-defense seminar and class,
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Ending student loan wage garnishment
Difficulty in making student loan payments on time is a common problem, especially in a struggling economy. When loans are
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