When faced with a terminal illness, fear takes on many forms. Some patients fear the loss of control they will have over their own lives, while the fear of dying alone and in pain compels others to simply give up on their precious last days.
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November is American Diabetes Month — a time to shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educating women about the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Since this awareness program began in 1985, more and more women are getting mammograms on a regular basis, and the number of breast cancer deaths is on …
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Oct.3-9 is national Mental Illness Awareness Week, declared by the US Congress to recognize the efforts of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to promote awareness of mental illness, put a stop to stigma and advocate for support of treatment and recovery.
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Bonner General Hospital is committed to meeting the health needs of our community. One of the ways we strive to ensure we’re fulfilling our commitment is by conducting a periodic assessment of our community’s health needs.
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Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness, educating the public and dispelling myths about psoriasis.
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If you haven’t checked out the BGH Foundation’s summer online auction, time is running out. The auction closes tomorrow at midnight, so don’t miss your chance to bid!
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, designed to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly. Now that we’re coming into the time of year where parents will be enrolling their children in school, students will be entering college, and healthcare workers will be preparing …
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We all know and love someone who has fought, died or recovered from cancer. For Julie Walkington, her sister's eight-year battle with breast cancer was the inspiration for Celebrate Life, a fun run/walk that has been a Sandpoint community event every summer for the past six years.
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Summertime always seems like the perfect time for trying lots of different great foods. But for those who suffer from food allergies, continual vigilance about what they eat is a must.
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Aspirin is a staple in many medicine cabinets. But if you have children, this common medication is a potentially dangerous drug. Aspirin has been linked with Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious condition that can affect children and teenagers recovering from a viral infection.
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With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
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Jacey’s Race is a community event you won’t want to miss! Established to help local families with children who are currently being treated for cancer or other life-threatening illnesses, it’s a timed 5K race for people of all ages and an untimed 1K run/walk for kids and families. In addition …
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