Carelessness can cause eye injuries
Most work, home accidents are avoidable
By John Wood, OD Special to the Acorn
      More than 2,000 injuries occur each day in the workplace, according to Prevent Blindness America. These injuries occur in spite of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) guidelines for employers to provide and require all at-risk employees to use eye protection in hazardous environm...
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Facts on colorectal cancer
Regular screenings are recommended
      "Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the U.S.," said Dr. James Yoo, assistant professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. "Fortunately, colorectal cancer can be largely prevented with early screening or cured with earl...
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Hospital foundation seeks nominations
Award to honor outstanding woman
      The Simi Valley Hospital Foundation is taking nominations for the Woman of the Year award. Nominees will be recognized at the hospital's annual "Hats Off to Women!" luncheon and fashion show scheduled for Fri., April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Presidenti...
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Brighton stores donate to Nancy Reagan Breast Center
      Both the Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks Brighton's Collectibles gift stores collected more than $8,000 in support of the Nancy Reagan Breast Center as part of a Women's Health Month fundraising campaign.
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