Don't delay care for tuberculosis
An older employed woman with active tuberculosis asks where to seek care after doctors dismiss her. The advisor explains TB is serious and treatable, outlines diagnostic steps including skin test chest X ray sputum analysis and culture, notes the need for therapy if positive, and recommends a diagnostic clinic at a teaching hospital to review tests and order new evaluations.
Finding WWII Army Buddies Through Veterans Groups
Readers can connect with local American Legion posts and Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters to locate veterans groups and search services. In Mesquite Texas Tom Wagner operates a Veterans Alumni Association database charging fees for name entries and checks, offering to notify found buddies and claiming 300000 members globally. If your question fits this space send it to The Senior Forum in Columbia Missouri.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Club
Army Air Corps
Mesquite
Texas
Tom Wagner
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Veterans Alumni Association
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PTA
Columbia
Valentine’s Day calm: plan, treat yourself, and give back
Avoid loneliness by scheduling Valentine week activities and staying active. Tackle unfinished projects to boost self esteem, spend on self care, and practice giving time or help to others. Reach out to friends and consider service, babysitting, or volunteering to reduce isolation.
Opposites Attract in Love Across Education Lines
Dear Abby letters celebrate marriages between people with different education levels and backgrounds. A college professor wed a truck driver with an eighth grade education, praising loyalty and decency over schooling. Also notes a successful couple from Indiana and a 34 year old accountant who cherish a nontraditional partner. Thirty-six players joined last week’s bridge game with standings listed and upcoming session at the Frederick American Legion.
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Abby
Waukegan
Ohio
Wall Street
Lucky
Indiana
TV Guide
Kathy
Tempe
Ariz
Gail
Oceanside
N.Y
Don
Carole Little
Jim McCracken
Tony Svaslenko
Sue Browning
Denise Clow
Pam Pick
al Kime
Bill Selzer
Sherman Kahan
Hilda Poirier
George Hedstrom
Jim Occhipinti
Rocky Norris
Carl Herrick
Bob Robey
Frederick American Legion
Abstinence and condoms discussed in teen health column
A teen asks about condom effectiveness, and Dr Wallace answers that proper use lowers pregnancy and STD risk but is not foolproof. abstinence remains the surest way to avoid pregnancy and infection. The column also covers shoplifting help with Shoplifters Anonymous and a teen seeking dating advice about pressure for sex, urging caution and knowing intentions before dating.
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DR. Wallace
Susan
Talladega
Ala
Centers For Disease Control
Baltimore
Dave
Rock Island, I
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