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OCTA encourages commuters to ‘Dump the pump’ next week

The following information was released by Orange County Transportation Authority. The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging people to Dump the Pump from June 17-21 by leaving their car at home and commuting usin...
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Summer sun brings danger of too much of a good thing

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Medical Center. Have you ever tried walking across a hot sidewalk or scorching sand without shoes on a sweltering summer day? Ouch! That can really make you want to dip you...
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World elder abuse awareness at the Cypress Senior Center

The following information was provided by Cypress Recreation and Community Services. “Millions of senior citizens are abused each year in the U.S. and most cases are never reported.  Elder abuse can be financial, physical, e...
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Summer heat may bring health problems

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Medical Center. Summer’s warmer temperatures and longer days give us more opportunities to be outside enjoying ourselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars,...
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Cash at time of service as alternative to Obamacare

Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot spoke about upcoming changes to healthcare at the May networking breakfast of the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce. One of the points that Dr. Zwelling-Aamot emphasized in her talk was that the Patient ...
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Swimming safety for children

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Medical Center. Splish! Splash! Children seem to be naturally drawn to water. They can splash in it, float on top of it and dive through it. Water can be a welcome relief f...
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Special topics & screenings at the Cypress Senior Center for June 2013

The following information was released by Cypress Recreation and Community Services. The following programs will be offered at the Cypress Senior Center, which is located at 9031 Grindlay Street, just south of Lincoln Avenue an...
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Living with arthritis

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Medical Center (LAMC). May is National Arthritis Awareness Month While there are more than a hundred types of arthritis, the two most common forms of the condition are oste...
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California State Senator Bob Huff promotes safe motorcycling

The following information was released by California State Senator Bob Huff (R-Brea), who serves as the Senate Republican Leader and represents the 29th Senate District covering portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardin...
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Enjoy health through laughter with Laughter Yoga at Cypress Senior Center

The following information was released by Cypress Recreation and Community Services. Experience Laughter Yoga at the Cypress Senior Center on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. The presenter will be Jeffrey Briar, Director of th...
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Strokes: when every minute until treatment counts

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Medical Center (LAMC). May is National Stroke Awareness Month If one of your loved ones was doubled over with chest pain, having what appeared to be a heart attack, or witn...
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DEA hosting drug Take-Back Day

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will host its National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, between 10am and 2pm. The National Take-Back Initiative allows a great opportunity for people to safely...
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Just in time for Easter dinner — gluten-free apple pie

I am wheat-intolerant. No bread or cookies or submarine sandwiches for me! No pasta, either. Or pie. Sigh. I am always on the lookout for gluten-free items at the grocery store So when we saw Hearthy™ Foods Apple Pie with “...
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Great deal offered to active duty military by Run Seal Beach

The following information was released by Run Seal Beach. Registration is in full gear working towards our 39th Annual Run on Saturday April 13, 2013. This year we are offering our local active Military personnel and base emplo...
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