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Woman is 51 But Looks 25
Mom publishes simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
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Mom publishes simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
ConsumerLifestyles.org
53yr Old Mom, Looks 25
53yr Old Mom publishes 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors.
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53yr Old Mom publishes 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors.
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Church recommends ministry to prisoners
Published: Sat, May 19, 2012
Fresh Start Community Church in Moore recently offered a seminar to encourage other local churches to offer the “Celebrate Recovery” support group ministry in Oklahoma prisons. Read More
Oklahoma doctor loses license at hearing Thursday
Updated: Thu, May 17, 2012
Bruce S. Gilmore, who practiced internal medicine in Davis, Okla., had his medical license revoked Thursday. Read More
Two Oklahoma soldiers experiencing justice
Published: Wed, May 2, 2012
Two Oklahomans. Two soldiers. Two crimes. Two potential martyrs. And two support groups formed along ideological lines. What Pfc. Bradley Manning and 1st Lt. Michael Behenna are accused of doing were serious crimes. Manning's is especially egregious because the leaking of secret documents potentially puts every... Read More
Grace Hospice Foundation offering free grief support group for holiday season
Published: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
TULSA -- The holiday season is just around the corner and it can be a difficult time for anyone who is experiencing loss or grief over a loved one. The Grace Hospice Foundation is offering a free support group called "Coping with Grief during the Holidays".
This weekly group is designed for people dealing with... Read More
Norman Parkinson's support group meeting Thursday
Published: Mon, Feb 28, 2011
The Parkinson's support group will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the education wing of Norman Regional Hospital. The topic will be the use of trained dogs to assist people with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders perform everyday living tasks such as walking, arising from chairs, retaining... Read More
10 Ways to lose weight
Updated: Fri, Jun 26, 2009
You hear it all the time: eat right and exercise.
You also hear: “I need to lose weight,” “I want to lose weight,” or the dreaded, “You need to lose weight.”
You can, safely, by following a careful plan. Here is one such course you can take:
1. Practice good posture. Forget the traditional... Read More
Nonprofit organizations to be honored
Updated: Wed, Mar 4, 2009
Several groups and organizations that have exemplified excellence in helping those in need will be honored April 25 with Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards.
The event at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel will be hosted by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.
“These organizations are the ones that live... Read More
Parents Helping Parents
Updated: Tue, Feb 17, 2009
Pat Nichols felt like he was the last one to know about his son’s drug addiction.
“Most people know what you’re children are doing,” he said, “but they’re afraid to tell you.”
Pat and his wife, Vickie,didn’t know where to turn when they found out their son was addicted to drugs. So the... Read More
Help available for new moms with depression
Updated: Tue, Feb 17, 2009
For some new moms, the joy of motherhood is replaced by darkness and fear, or paralyzing anxiety.
A survey by the Centers for Disease Control found that 12 percent of women are moderately depressed after giving birth and 6 percent say they are very depressed. Read More
Five stages of grief
Updated: Mon, Nov 17, 2008
When Donna Boyd’s husband Howard died from cancer in January of 1999, she began a long, uneasy trip — dealing with the loss of a loved one and the grief and pain that follows.
“Grief is a journey and once you enter on its path, there is no destination,” said Boyd, 65, of Oklahoma City. “Each person has to... Read More
Balance important in running the rat race
Updated: Sun, Nov 16, 2008
Jackie Shaw, the executive director of Edmond Family Counseling shares several ideas of what a person can do to balance family and work for those running the proverbial rat race. Read More
Support groups
Published: Thu, Oct 9, 2008
Children’s Cancer: When: (first and third Monday each month at 5 p.m.) Monday, April 7 and April 21.
Where: The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, 1200 Everett Drive, 10 West.
Who’s Invited: Patients and their families, and survivors.
Contact Alisha Davis, M.S.W., 271-8001. Read More
Murcer, Arvanitis lose battles with cancer
Published: Mon, Apr 28, 2008
Former sports stars Bobby Murcer and Peter Arvanitis have learned the hard way, yet in different ways, about how to deal with cancer.
Former major league slugger Murcer had a cancerous brain tumor removed in December 2006. Maria Anna Arvanitis, the 20-month-old daughter of Peter Arvanitis, the former Blazers... Read More
Cathy Hewes
Published: Mon, Apr 28, 2008
Cathy Hewes is used to dealing with medical emergencies. As an Integris registered nurse dealing primarily with heart health, she’s had experience with them. But no experience could prepare Hewes for what was to come.
“When you’re first diagnosed, it’s kind of a surreal type thing,” Hewes said. “We... Read More
Support groups, faith help woman grapple with grief
Published: Sun, Jun 29, 2008
MUSKOGEE — When Pamela Stonebarger's son was killed, there were days when she didn't want to get out of bed.
Her son, Jonathan Scott Cannon, was 22 when he was stabbed and killed at a party in Muskogee County in 2004. The shock and pain of losing her son tore Stonebarger apart. Read More
Faith, church and mental health
Published: Sun, May 25, 2008
How does the faith community play a daily role in the mental health of a community?
To explore this issue, The Oklahoman asked questions of the staff of Crossings Community Church. Read More
Treatment sites
Published: Sun, Jul 27, 2008
Eagle Ridge Family Treatment Center specializes in substance abuse treatment for women with children under the age of 12. The center is partially funded through the state. Most clients will not pay for treatment, but those who can will pay a co-pay. The Eagle Ridge Family Treatment Center in Guthrie is directed by... Read More
Pope meets clergy sex abuse victims in Australia
Updated: Thu, Jul 17, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI ended his visit to Australia Monday by meeting with victims of sexual abuse inflicted by Roman Catholic clergy - an issue that has scandalized the church at a time when the Vatican concedes it is struggling to draw people to its fold.
He conducted a private... Read More
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Published: Tue, Aug 8, 2006
GRIEF
Deaconess Support Group,
Aug. 22 to Sept. 26, will offer a free six-week step-by-step support sysytem. Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in dining room. 604-6190.
Compassionate Friends,
meets at 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday of the month at Community Services Building, Main and 12 Ave. SE, Norman. This is... Read More
Mental health agency sees gradual growth
Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006
Nonprofit still working on improving services When the Mental Health Association of Central Oklahoma opened its membership and fund-raising drive this month, board members paused to assess the agency's place and its value in the community. Executive director Charlotte New saw it as a 53-year evolvement of... Read More
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