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HOUSE CALL: Many options are available today for hearing loss
There is a one-in-three possibility of suffering from hearing loss. If you are fortunate enough not to, most likely you know someone who does. In the United States, experts estimate that approximately 30 percent of the population suffers from hearing impairment. For those individuals over 65, nea…
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May 29, 2012 | 6:00 am
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St. Luke's wins award for patient satisfaction
St. Luke's Hospital is a recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award. This distinction ranks St. Luke's among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide based on an analysis of patient satisfaction data.
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May 29, 2012 | 5:45 am
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Vascular center earns accreditation
Patients First Health Care's Heart and Vascular Center in Creve Coeur has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in vascular testing in the areas of extracranial cerebrovascular testing, peripheral arterial testing and visceral vascular testing by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commissi…
May 27, 2012 | 4:00 am
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Altenheim undergoing renovation
The St. Louis Altenheim is undergoing a $2 million renovation, with anticipated completion and a grand opening in September. The Altenheim is a non-profit senior living residence on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River at 5408 S. Broadway in South City.
May 26, 2012 | 6:15 am
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This week's adoptable pets from the APA
The animals pictured are ready to adopt from the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
May 25, 2012 | 1:00 pm
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Author hits the road again and again in seeking stories to tell
When Bruce Raisch was asked how he became a writer, he said it was simple: "I've always had stories to tell and people told me I should tell them."
May 25, 2012 | 9:00 am
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TRIVIA: All the world's a stage — so let's sing and dance
Many days in our newsroom, reporters, editors and other staff will just stop everything and burst into song. Sometimes we also dance.
May 24, 2012 | 6:00 am
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South County man seeks to spread humor to fellow veterans
Walter Wright has a collection of amusing stories, jokes, essays, and anecdotes he wants to share with a certain group of people — Missouri's veterans.
May 24, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Rabbit rescuers warn against abandoning bunnies
It seemed like a good idea at the time. It was Easter and the baby bunny looked cute. What would make a better Easter gift for the children than a bunny?
May 23, 2012 | 6:30 am
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Meeting agenda includes a walk through the woods
Jim Koeger stood in the shade on a rustic trail and asked for approval of minutes from the previous, quarterly meeting of the Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area Commission. The motion was unanimously approved.
May 23, 2012 | 6:00 am
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SPREADING THE WORD: Decorated war veteran struggled with killing
Roger was leading them aboard ship in the middle of the night. In a flash, one of the five Japanese prisoners grabbed the knife off a sleeping American soldier, turned and hurled it at him. The knife hit him in the chest but, fortunately for Roger, it was the handle end that struck him. He instan…
May 23, 2012 | 6:00 am
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West County Calendar: Week of May 23
Wednesday, May 23
May 23, 2012 | 6:00 am
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HOME PLATE: 'Gypsies' love 40-year hunt for treasures at Caravan
Linda and Larry Owen of Ellisville are marking their 50th wedding anniversary in August.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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HOUSE CALL: Being sun smart means protecting your skin
It's been a fairly warm spring, and despite some recent rain, we've seen a lot of sun. Many people, myself included, are happy to get out of the house and enjoy outdoor activities, but since it's National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, I would be remiss if I didn't mention t…
May 22, 2012 | 6:00 am
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St. Anthony's offering classes, support groups
St. Anthony's Medical Center on Kennerly Road in South County is offering the following programs:
May 22, 2012 | 5:45 am
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Business News: Medical West moves out of hospital
Medical West announced plans to move its South County location from St. Anthony's Medical Building to 19 Ronnies Plaza at South Lindbergh Boulevard and Baptist Church Road.
May 22, 2012 | 1:00 am
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This week's adoptable pets from the APA
The animals pictured are ready to adopt from the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
May 21, 2012 | 1:30 pm
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Walkers make tracks to fight cancer
Wearing a black walking cast on her right leg, Barbara Lagrotta looked a little out of place late Friday afternoon at the Mehlville High School track.
May 21, 2012 | 11:00 am
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Barnes-Jewish names chief medical officer
Dr. Sam Bhayani was named chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur. Bhayani is an associate professor of urologic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and is a member of the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital m…
May 20, 2012 | 7:00 am
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Military Salute: Airman Hughes finishes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew S. Hughes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Hughes is the son of Christy Hughes of Oakville and is a 2011 graduate of Oakville High School.
May 20, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Military Salute: Oakville grad finishes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Megan M. Causey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Causey is the daughter of Jackie Causey of Oakville and is a 2006 graduate of Oakville High School.¨
May 20, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Quilters patch together a sewing sorority
The needles pushed through the fabric and were then drawn up, only to be pushed backed through. The 11 women guided the needles effortlessly as they joined the quilt's embroidered top with the cotton middle and the bottom.
May 18, 2012 | 9:45 am
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TRIVIA: Extra! Extra! Read all of our trivia!
Just about everyone I meet has a story about their involvement with newspapers.
May 17, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Business News: Attorney wins honor for volunteer work with Legal Services
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri volunteer attorney Debbie Champion received a Distinguished Young Alumni Award April 20 during the 2012 Distinguished Law Alumni Awards at Washington University.
May 17, 2012 | 1:00 am
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HOUSE CALL: Preventing sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) — an event during which the normal pumping action of the heart unexpectedly stops — is very common, and accounts for more than 250,000 deaths annually and half of all deaths from heart disease.
May 16, 2012 | 6:00 am
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West County Calendar: Week of May 16
Wednesday, May 16
May 16, 2012 | 6:00 am
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UNGER UPFRONT: An ode to teenage drinking -- of coffee and whipped cream
It's spring in America, and that means prom season. Millions of high schoolers will get all dressed up for one night of silly or seemingly profound indulgences, possibly resulting in memories that last a lifetime. "Carrie" comes to mind.
May 16, 2012 | 5:15 am
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Logan chiropractor wins sports award
Dr. Laney Nelson, director of the Biofreeze Sports & Rehabilitation Center at Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs in Chesterfield, was named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This is the highest award given by the organizati…
May 16, 2012 | 4:30 am
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HOME PLATE: Hint o' fresh mint sweetens Milhaven's summer 'ice tea
Families grow up with summer traditions.
May 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Red Cross offering courses
The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is offering the following courses at its headquarters, 10195 Corporate Square in Olivette:
May 15, 2012 | 7:00 am
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HOUSE CALL: Antibacterial hand gels are effective germ kills for springtime outings
With spring's early debut this year, families are taking advantage of the balmy temperatures and low humidity to play outdoors. The weather is perfect for picnics, camping and maybe a visit to a local animal farm or petting zoo.
May 15, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Rockwood student complete successful robotics season
Oddly Charged Particles (OCP), a robotics team comprised of seven students from Eureka and Marquette high schools, recently competed in the 2012 FIRST Robotics Championship.
May 15, 2012 | 5:00 am
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St. Anthony's offering classes
St. Anthony's Medical Center on Kennerly Road in South County is offering the following programs:
May 15, 2012 | 2:45 am
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This week's adoptable pets from the APA
The animals pictured are ready to adopt from the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
May 14, 2012 | 3:15 pm
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Fair weather helps art fair at Laumeier
Marilu Knode looked up at the blue sky and felt the cool breeze.
May 14, 2012 | 1:00 pm
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Doctors to speak on menopause, diabetes
St. Luke's Hospital will host two programs.
May 14, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Q&A: Mingling with a chamber director
When you're the first new person in a job in decades, some challenges can be daunting.
May 11, 2012 | 6:15 am
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TRIVIA: The most awesome trivia column ever written
This is quite possibly the greatest trivia column ever written. Or maybe it's the best trivia column I've ever written. More likely, it's the best trivia column I've written about birds.
May 10, 2012 | 6:00 am
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St. Anthony's offers free bike helmet fittings
St. Anthony's Medical Center is offering free bicycle helmet fittings for both adults and children from 4 to 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, from April through October. Fittings are provided in Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Road, directly behind the main hospital.
May 10, 2012 | 5:30 am
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Free hearing, speech screenings available
The Center for Hearing & Speech will provide free hearing, speech and vision screenings for children and free hearing screenings for adults from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the center, 9835 Manchester Road in Rock Hill.
May 10, 2012 | 1:30 am
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UNGER UPFRONT: Common sense loses to uncommon stupidity
When I was a kid, my father gave me a piece of advice that was both noble and a bit condescending at the same time. He said it's not nice to make fun of stupid people.
May 09, 2012 | 6:15 am
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HOUSE CALL: Healthy valves are doorway to healthy heart function
When we think about heart disease, we tend to focus on major heart malfunctions, such as heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest. But thousands of people have improperly functioning heart valves, the four flaps that open and close to ensure that blood flows in the right direction into, through and…
May 09, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Moms share muffins, smiles, kids for the future
From inside or outside my kitchen window, you read MOM. Three wooden letters, a long-ago gift from a son, stack atop each other for a continual memory of this role, honor and responsibility.
May 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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West County Calendar: Week of May 9
Wednesday, May 9
May 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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St. Anthony's provides mammography screenings
St. Anthony's Medical Center provides mammography screenings at its Breast Center in St. Anthony's Medical Plaza building on Southfork Road, at the corner of Tesson Ferry and Schuessler roads, just behind St. Anthony's main hospital campus. The Breast Center offers traditional mammograms, where X…
May 08, 2012 | 5:30 am
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Stroke to be topic of discussion at health event
Missouri Baptist Medical Center is hosting a free health event at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. It is "Every Second Counts With Stroke Treatment," and is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. Speakers will include neurologist Dr. Michael Hatlelid, emergenc…
May 08, 2012 | 4:00 am
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Q&A: Art Fair marks 25th anniversary at Laumeier Sculpture Park
Marie Oberkirsch, and the staff and volunteers at Laumeier Sculpture Park are thinking in terms of silver, as in anniversary.
May 07, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Military Salute: Ladue grad finishes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Louis T. Allen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Allen is the son of Christine Allen of St. Louis and grandson of Vera Smith of St. Louis. He is a 2011 graduate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
May 05, 2012 | 5:15 am
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Military Salute: Airman Gaumond completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Brett J. Gaumond graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Gaumond earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Janice Gaumond of Ballwin. Gaumond is a 2006 graduate of Marquette High School and a 2010 graduate of t…
May 05, 2012 | 4:00 am
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