Foster Parents Win Hearts in Aiken During First Week
The Foster Parent Association in Aiken marks Foster Parent Week as 61 homes care for 100 foster children. Mrs. Hollace Fleetwood of the Department of Social Services notes licensing, weekly meetings, and a goal of bettering each child. The Edwards family, active foster parents, share their rewards and challenges including extended family support and the children calling them Mommy and Daddy. The next meeting features Dr. Nancy James speaking on Foster Parenting Skills.
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Lynne Katonak
Aiken
Hollace Fleetwood
Department of Social Services
Lyle Edwards
Edwards
Fleetwood
Foster Parent Association
Malpractice Insurance Crisis Haunts Doctors and Hospitals
A looming malpractice insurance crisis drives soaring premiums and insurer exits. Doctors face budget strains and lost patients as courts award multimillion judgments, pushing costs onto patients. Hospitals and young physicians feel the squeeze, with many seeking other care or practice arrangements as fees rise.
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Connecticut
California
Cleeson L. Payne
Rosamond Kane
Presbyterian Hospital
New York
Frederick von Sol
Yonkers
N.Y
New York State
Armed Services
Veteran's
Long Island
American College of Surgeons
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Consumer Recall Alert Program Expands Reach
OCA and NHTSA launch direct recall and auto defect data to state and local consumer offices. Agencies will circulate alerts to newspapers radio and TV to reach owners of tires and cars and those with used vehicles. Local offices will use bulletins and media to warn consumers and report complaints to improve safety.
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OCA
NHTSA
Midland Valley Heart Board Plans December Sale
The Midland Valley Heart Board led by president Mrs. Forrest Byars announced a Heart Holiday Sale in December with Mrs. Richard McLeroy as chairman. Mrs. G L Williamson and Mrs. Allen McLeroy displayed sale items and all proceeds go to heart research.
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Midland Valley Heart Board
Forrest Byars
Richard McLeroy
G.L. Williamson
Allen McLeroy
Heart Research
Sardine Club Sandwiches With Bacon and Veggies
Disable poultry and use sardines for a quick club sandwich. Layer whole sardines with crisp bacon, tomato slices, lettuce and Russian dressing between toasted bread slices for a hearty alternative.
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Aiken County
By Don G. Campbell
Newspaper Alliance
van der Hacken
Phi Gamma Delta
Argonaut Insurance Co
Medical Society of
Michigan
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Caspar W. Weinberger
Consumer Protection Office
Midland Valley Sale
Urbana
Ill