First heart patient at ARMC fully recovers after double bypass
Kozur, ARMC's first heart patient, underwent a double bypass by Dr. Dieter Voegele on May 17 and left hospital May 22. He returned to work August 17 with six weeks back at the wheel for BOC Gases, praising the hospital team for excellent care and nurses.
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Heart Center's New Surgeon Leads Growing Program
Dr. Voegele discusses being the lone surgeon in a developing heart program at ARMC. He praises strong team support across departments including the ICU and telemetry. Nurses monitor patients 24 hours, while a red heart pillow aids post op coughing, creating a strong emotional bond for many patients.
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Blue Laws Question Excluded From Constitutional Ballot
Johnson and Lybrand outline Local Question No 1 blue laws explaining workers may refuse Sunday work while employers may extend hours. Ballot covers 42 counties except Horry Beaufort Richland and Charleston tax exempt. Constitutional Ballot Commission not authorized to publish explanation due to non constitutional issue. Employee right not to work Sunday protected regardless of vote. Many opt out for religious reasons or family time.
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Ms. Lybrand
Constitutional Ballot Commission
Young Red Cross leader Kelly Hagens earns praise from peers
Mike Burkhart lauds 21 year old Kelly Hagens for leading emergency shelters and counseling families in Aiken. He notes her flood relief work, outreach with United Way, and readiness to serve locally despite her youth. She calls the Red Cross central to her life and plans to recruit more volunteers.
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Mike Burkhart
Aiken
Red Cross
Ms. Hagens
Kelly
Burkhart
Hagens
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