Working wives rise among presidential candidates spouses
Scripps Howard News Service notes a shift in politics as Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole resigns to devote herself to her husband’s campaign. Six of eight Democratic candidates have working spouses, and several GOP wives also pursue careers, reflecting a two earner society and shaping candidate appearances and public perception.
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Cancer Society to honor volunteers
The Frederick County Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold a Volunteer Recognition and Awards Reception at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Oct. 4 from 7 30 to 9 p.m. Speaker Anna Johnson-Winegar PhD chairs the Maryland Division Patient Service and Rehabilitation Committee and is an active local volunteer. The theme is We Can Help What the ACS Can Do For the Cancer Patient. The public may attend to learn of programs for Frederick County cancer patients. Volunteers in fundraising patient services public education and professional education will be recognized.
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New vaccine stops meningitis bacteria in newborns
A Finnish trial shows a new Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine prevents 13,000 serious illnesses yearly in the United States. In 60,000 children vaccinated between 1985 and 1986, only two serious infections occurred versus 12 in a control group, with no serious adverse reactions. The study, led by Dr. Juhani Eskola, appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Toll free Dialogue on Chronic Pain Spotlighted
The National Council on the Aging and Baptist Hospital of Miami host a one day Dialogue on October 8 to help cope control or eliminate chronic pain. Call 800 962 6092 between 9 am and 5 pm EST for expert guidance funded by a public service grant from the Aspirin Foundation of America.
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Baptist Hospital of Miami
Aspirin Foundation of America
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