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Senior Living: Plan on having home care after hospital stay
Q. I am an 84-year-old woman, currently in the hospital after having suffered a mild heart attack. I will be going home soon. I live alone and don't have any family. My few friends are also my age. The nurse case manager tells me that she will arrange...Tags: Nursing, Medical Specialization, Health, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure
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Verdugo Hills Hospital in merger talks
Verdugo Hills Hospital officials confirmed Wednesday that the 158-bed Glendale hospital is in merger discussions with larger medical groups in the region. Spokeswoman Celine Petrossian said in a statement that Verdugo Hills has been approached by other...Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Verdugo Hills physicians ask officials to wait on merger
With Verdugo Hills Hospital executives considering a merger with a larger healthcare provider, some physicians at the facility say the hospital would serve area residents best by staying independent. Michael Klein, an internist at Verdugo Hills, said...
Tags: Internal Medicine, Internists, Science and Technology, Restructuring and Recapitalization, General Practitioners
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Senior Living: Prepare for medical emergencies ahead of time
Q. What kind of information should I carry with me in case of emergency? You are very wise to think of this in advance of an emergency. If you have a cell phone, you should program the acronym “ICE” into it. This stands for “In Case of...Tags: Internists, Allergies, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Health
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In wake of Ferraro suicide, psychologist says warning signs are all important
In the wake of the recent student suicide tragedy at Crescenta Valley High School, La Caņada Unified School District board member Ellen Multari contacted a local mental health professional for advice, information and strategies to help our district...Tags: Teachers, Environmental Issues, Health, Conservation, Suicide
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Local doc finds way to give back to Armenia
La Caņada Flintridge resident Armond Kotikian, DDS, MD, is used to plying his trade as an oral maxillofacial surgeon in the well-equipped surgical theaters of Glendale Adventist and Glendale Memorial hospitals. But he got a lesson in improvisation while...Tags: Nursing, Medical Specialization, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Entertainment, Health
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Senior Living Q & A: Finding the right doctor is important
Q. I just moved to this area and need to find new doctors. What is the best way to go about this? Choosing a doctor is one of the most important things you will ever do in your life. You will trust this person for his/her expertise and advice, and to...Tags: Internal Medicine, Internists, Cardiologists, Google Inc., American Medical Association
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Providing a support system for cancer patients
When La Caņada Flintridge resident Nancy Illian went to the doctorseven and half years ago with concern over an issue with her menstrual period, she knew she wasn’t just wasting time. Forty-eight at the time, Illian had been the opposite of a...Tags: Labor Legislation, Medical Research, Oncology, Medical Specialization, Cancer
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Gym opens in Town Center
Although it held a “soft” opening several weeks ago, Anytime Fitness officially opened its doors Saturday in the Town Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony where civic leaders, chamber of commerce staff and community members welcomed the gym...Tags: Chiropractic, Medical Specialization, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Personal Service, Health
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How to help with a stroke patient
Q. My dad recently had a stroke. I want to help him and my mom as much as I can, but I don't know where to start. Begin by finding out how much help Mom wants and reevaluate their needs as time goes by. Ask a doctor, nurse or therapist to clarify any...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Physical Conditions, Brain, Health, Human Body
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Take Five: Patching them up is expected
I walked in the emergency room of Verdugo Hills Hospital for the second time in 25 years. This time, thank goodness, my visit was to talk with Dr. David Tashman, the co-director of this ER. The reception room was spotless and had a fresh, clean scent....Tags: Internal Medicine, Internists, Health, Heart Attack, Hospitals and Clinics
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In Theory: Should we be allowed to choose to die?
Q. British author Sir Terry Pratchett recently presented a BBC documentary called “Choosing To Die,” about assisted suicide. Pratchett, the bestselling author of the “Discworld” series of fantasy novels, was diagnosed with...Tags: Cancer, Pain, BBC, Health, Euthanasia
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