Archive for Featured
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When Should I Get a Hearing Test?
By Tiffany Meier, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. This is a very good question. It may seem as though this question has a very obvious answer, with the answer being that you should have a hearing test if you are having trouble hearing, and yes, this answer is correct. However, there are...
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June Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd ...
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Celebrate Mom in May
By Mike Mickle PUBLISHER’S CORNER - Celebrate Mom in May May is one of my favorite months. I'm awaiting the May flowers that are supposed to arrive courtesy of all the April showers. I’m also happy to honor two very special women. My mom turns 82 this month. As I write this, ...
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Allergies
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory What is an allergy? An allergy is a heightened reaction (or “sensitivity”) to a substance or substances (allergens) that are normally harmless. Allergens in the air (such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander) are kn...
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May Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Two upcoming seminars: Jerry Schroeder will give you insight into this disease. 1. Session will be held ...
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The Empowerment of Travel
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” - Mark Twain ...
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April – The Month for Diamonds
By Eloise Graham Some diamonds are a girls best friend… other diamonds are a guys! The birthstone for April is the diamond. Opening day for baseball is in April. Therefore, April must be the month for diamonds. April also boasts of many other important events. To start with, April 1 is ...
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April Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
