Devices assist those who cannot speak for themselves
      Most people view speechsynthesizing software that reads written words aloud as a novelty that comes with certain computer programs. But for children and adults who cannot speak for themselves, this technology is a godsend.
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Local senior center to host program on Parkinson's
      The California Neuroscience Institute of St. John's Regional Medical Center, Oxnard, will present a Parkinson's Disease Seminar from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sat., April 28 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The program begins at 1 p.m. Speakers from the institute include Dr. Ronald F....
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Dental checkups required for all new schoolchildren
      The California Dental Association has launched a statewide outreach campaign to educate parents, children, teachers and others about the new legislation requiring children to have a dental checkup by May 31 of their first year in public school.
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