Dear Abby letters on respect for differing views and cousinMarriage questions
A reader recalls a 46 year marriage between opposite political and religious partners and the humor that kept it civil. Dear Abby answers a question about first and second cousin marriages across states and notes legal variation and seeking legal counsel. A reader asks about lung cancer in a non smoker amid secondhand exposure and Abby notes that not all lung cancer is from cigarettes.
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Abby
Treatment plan to save a medical visit
Dr Charles Niemeyer promotes R I C E home care for summer strains and sprains Rest Ice Compression Elevation. Rest the injured area to heal and ease pain. Ice application 20 minutes per hour reduces swelling. Compression with an Ace bandage helps prevent further swelling. Elevate the limb to improve drainage and reduce pain. If swelling persists or injury worsens seek medical advice.
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Charles Niemeyer
Gaston Orthopaedic Clinic
R.I.C.E
Health services overview and clinic contacts in Gastonia area
Health services lists AIDS testing and counseling, child health, family planning, general clinic care, maternal health, pregnancy counseling, adult health care, sexually transmitted disease care, tuberculosis control, and WIC nutrition programs. Centers include Gastonia Health Center 853 5006 853 5001 and East Gaston 827 1351 with Lincoln County Public Health referrals.
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Gastonia Health Center
East Gaston Center
Maternal Health Clinic
Lincoln County Public Health Services
Sigman Road
Lincolnton
East Gaston Health Center
Gastonia Center
Gaston and Lincoln Health Services and Programs
Gaston County Health Department operates multiple sites including Gastonia Cherryville East Gaston and Mount Holly centers with hours for maternal child health and septic well and radon services. Lincoln County Public Health also offers HR services. Call numbers 853-5001 853-5100 or 853-5200 for appointments or information.
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Gaston County Health Department
Gastonia Health Center
W. Hudson Blvd
Cherryville Health Center
S. Jacob St
East Gaston Health Center
S. Main St
Mount Holly
Lincoln County Public Health Services
Human Resources Bidg
Sigmon Road
Lincolnton
Gastonia Health
East Gaston
Call
Prevention tips to reduce summer sports injuries
Dr. Donald D'Alessandro advises warm up before play focusing on rotator cuff, shadow motions, and graduated speed. Maintain proper technique, get professional analysis if pain persists, ensure equipment fits, use lighter racquet for tennis, and avoid alcohol. Start slowly after injury and limit competitive games until healed.
Elbow and knee injuries among workers and athletes with treatment tips
Dr D Alessandro notes elbow pain affects not only tennis players but carpenters plumbers and electricians. Knee injuries split into trauma and overuse with arthroscopic surgery for cartilage or ligament damage and quick recovery. overuse affects bikers runners. Ankle sprains vary by severity with rest ice elevation and proper footwear, and urgent care advised if pain persists or recurs.
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D’alessandro
Carpenters
Plumbers
Joe Namath
Bernard King
Community Bulletin Board Lincolnton Gaston Area Activities
A listing of local meetings and clubs across Lincolnton and Gaston area venues. Sessions include Square Dance at South Fork Park, Alcoholics Anonymous in Gaston and Dallas, Narcotics Anonymous at several churches, Kiwanis and Optimist Club meetings, a reading and math tutorial program, Sweet Adelines rehearsal, Chord Weavers event, and Al-Anon sessions with times and locations for community participation.
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Lincolnton
South Fork Park
South Grove St
Alcoholics Anonymous
S. Marietta St
Narcotics Anonymous
First United Methodist Church
E. Franklin Blvd
Kiwanis Club
City Club of
Gastonia
S. New Hope Rd
St. Paul Baptist Church
N. Oakland St
Call
Optimist Club of
P.M
W. Franklin Blvd
Western Steer Steak House
I-85
New Hope Road
Gastonia Lions Club
Western Sizzlin
U.S
Gaston Sweet Adelines
Lutheran Chapel Church Fellowship Hall
Sharon Brendle
Gaston Chord Weavers
First United Insurance Group
Third Ave
Holy Communion Lutheran Church
Gaston Ave
Dallas
14Th St
Bessemer City
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
N. Hawthorne St
Mount Holly
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