Company donates digital technology
New mammogram images are more accurate
      Simi Valley Hospital and the Nancy Reagan Breast Center recognize Fuji's donation of digital mammography technology in celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "This new technology donated by Fuji is anticipated to be up and running by midNovember," said Jeremy...
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Hospital staff gets in shape
      Simi Valley Hospital recently received recognition from the American Heart Association as a "Fit Friendly Company," receiving a 2007 Gold Level Start Accreditation for its newly developed Walk This Weigh employee fitness program.
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Optical store provides free eye exam
      Many of the 58 people who came for an eye exam at the Catholic Charities Food Pantry last week live with poor vision because they cannot afford an eye checkup. The free exam was offered by employees of Simi Valley's LensCrafters store.
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Flu shots available
      The Ventura County Public Health Agency recommends that in the coming flu season, everyone age 50 and over, and children ages 6 months to 5 years should get a flu shot. The agency will partner with Moorpark College to administer free flu shots through a drivethrough clinic from 8 ...
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Trauma in everyday life
      As fires continue to burn throughout Southern California, we are reminded of how suddenly we can be impacted by something beyond our control. All it takes is an abrupt wind change, a single ember and years of home life and treasured possessions can be swept away.
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Candy buy back
     GOODIES GALORE- Yossi Bar-Zion, DDS sits on top of a hill of candy in his orthodontics office in Moorpark on Thursday. For the sixth year, Bar-Zion's office has bought back Halloween candy from children who received $1 a pound for the sweets and a free toothbrush. BarZion estimates the office collec...
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Be ready with Alzheimer's patients
Prepare an emergency kit
      The Alzheimer's Association recommends that caregivers for Alzheimer's patients prepare an emergency kit to keep handy in a watertight container.
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