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that hearing impairment was twice as pre-valent among older adults with diagnosed Alzheimer disease as with others. Further-more, the greater the hearing loss the grea-ter the symptoms of dementia.

As patients were aurally cut off from communication and their environment, they suffe-red and were more su-sceptible to depression and cognitive dysfunc-tion.

In another study, it was found that hearing aid use led to dramatic outcomes such as reduced depression and cognitive dysfunc-tion

Mulrow and her colleagues studied 188 patients over 64 years of age who had varying levels of hearing loss. From that group, half were given hearing aids. At the end of the four-month period, the hearing aid group exhibited marked improvement in social, emotional and communication functioning. Some even improved in men-

tal score testing.Many with hearing aids reported that

they had started going to movies and spent more time with their family and friends than those who could not hear as well. Those with hearing aids were happier and fewer depressed.

In another study called the Nun Study, a special group of nuns over the age of 100

who are also active hea-ring aid users and who were willing to donate their brains to scientific study after their death, the surprising results were as follows: Their brains were riddled with Alzheimer‘s,

but during life they exhibited no signs of the disease and lived active, happy lives right up until death. It appears that the constant new auditory information and learning see-med to stimulate and rewire new pathways, bypassing the old circuited, interrupted pa-thways. Their happy, active hearing life-style served them well right up until death. They certainly got the most that they could out of life.

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The Ford Motor Company in Pico Rivera closed their doors in 1980 forcing two thousand men out of work. It had opened in 1958 combining both the Long Beach and Maywood plants. When it closed in 1980 a group of salaried employ-ees spearheaded by Jack Koulek of the Trim Department and his wife, Beverly, who worked in the office, decided to band together and form the LA After Club. They decuded to meet twice a year in order to stay in touch with each other. They would meet at Christmas time and again in the summer.

On Saturday, December 5, 2009, twenty-nine years later, ap-proximately 75 of these former Ford employees and their wives met at Khroury’s in Long Beach to celebrate their annual Christmas Party. It is a wonderful group and even though some did not origi-nally know one another, due to the number of men at Ford, it wasn’t long before they were able to make lifelong friends within this smaller gathering of their former co-work-ers.

It was an honor to welcome Ms. Pauline Doolittle, a spry 91 year old. She was the first woman to be

hired at the Long Beach plant and worked on the teletype. A second woman was hired a short time later to work the switchboard.

The couple praised for traveling the farthest to attend this year was

Dan & Karen Block. They came from Ontario, Canada. They spend half the year in Ontario and the other half in Mt. Washington, KY. Last year it was Lyle and Ann Ben-ton who traveled from Arkansas. They were long time Norwalk resi-

dents, making their home on May-port Ave. until the plant closed and they had to re-locate. They bought a chicken farm outside Bentonville where they lived until a few years ago when they re-located again to

Tucson, AZ.The Ford Ladies Group, not to be

out done, meet for their own Christ-mas party each year. This year they met at Mimi’s restaurant in Corona on Thursday December 10th. About twenty ladies were present, includ-

ing Marie Carter and Helen Brown from Norwalk and Phyllis Evans from Pico Rivera.

For many years they met in this area but for the past couple of years they’ve met at Mimi’s as that seems to be more central for most of the group. Nikki Higgins of Norco and Linda Hainey of Downey were hostesses this year. Unfortunately, Linda had out-of-state company and was unable to attend.

Each guest brings a beautifully packaged unmarked gift. After a delicious lunch numbers are drawn and gifts are chosen. Then the fun begins as guests are allowed to “Steal” the already chosen gifts but no more than three times. This can get pretty loud and other restaurant patrons even joins in the fun some-times to cheer them on. This year, for the first time in 29 years, to ev-ery one’s amazement no one wanted to “Steal”, all were happy with their first gift.

This group of warm-hearted women manage to meet several times a year to celebrate the “Big” birthdays, you know, the 5 and 0 years. What a grand group this is. It is a privilege to know each and every one of them. When they have to forego a meeting, they are sorely missed.

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The Ford Ladies Group met at Mimi’s restaurant in Corona this year on Thursday December 10th. About twenty ladies were present, including Marie Carter and Helen Brown from Norwalk and Phyllis Evans from Pico Rivera.

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The Irvine senior center held its annual volunteer recognition party this past December honoring the many fine folks who help out at the two centers. "We could not do many events with out them", said Don McLean, director of the center, "it is the least we can do to have this party for them."

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NORWALK, Calif. - January 11, 2010 - Stubbornness sometimes can be good. Determined to finish what he started when he was 18, Michael Esposito quit being a busi-ness owner and came back to Cer-ritos College after nearly 50 years.

His parents started a meat mar-ket in Whittier in 1947 when he was seven. Esposito worked there everyday while attending school-until his parents sold the store in 1958.

At Whittier High School, he was a good student, an accom-plished athlete and college-bound, until life got in the way.

He started working right out of high school, for San Antonio Con-struction Company in Artesia, in 1958, the year his mother married the owner of the company.

Esposito wanted to go to college but his mother discouraged him, because his labor was needed at San Antonio. She explained that, “Your father will teach you every-thing you need to know. No need for college!”

However, “my passion for education has never left me,” said Esposito.

One day in 1959, Esposito was very surprised by a call from Joe Incorvia, who was his wrestling coach in high school. Incorvia had

moved to Cerritos College from Whittier High to start a wrestling team. With help of Incorvia, Esposito started taking evening classes at Cerritos College where he became one of the first ten

wrestlers to letter at Cerritos in the 1959-60 school year.

His college career ended for a long time after 1966. In 1966 he

went to Mt. San Antonio College for one semester, but work again got in the way of college.

He obtained a B-1 contractor’s license for California in 1975. A year later he earned a contractor’s

license for Nevada. By this time at San Antonio he was the construc-tion superintendent. The company had grown and he did all the firing

and hiring. In 1977 at the age of 37, Es-

posito bought the company and specialized in wood frame storage buildings all over California.

Here is one episode shows that he remained a keen learner even after he became a busy business owner.

While working on a large job in Southern California, he went back to Cerritos College in 2003-04. He earned nine units before work took him north again.

One must be wondering by now, “Why did he have to keep com-ing back to Cerritos College? Joe Incorvia was a big factor. Coach Joe was a big influence in his life – he introduced Esposito to wrestling in high school and taught him the importance of higher education. To show Joe that he completed what he started 49 years ago, it had to be Cerritos College.

He came back to Cerritos Col-lege in summer 2009 to finish his “job.” In fall 2009 after 49 years, he finally earned his A.A. in his-tory from Cerritos College, where he started so long ago.

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The first annual Senior Winter games will take place at Dodge Ridge near Oakdale, in the Yosemite area March 11-14, 2010. Featuring win-ter sports competition for men and women 50-years-old and up in five-year groups, events will include Downhill: Giant Slalom, Slalom, Dual Slaloms; Snowboarding: Giant Slalom, Slalom, Dual Slaloms; Nordic (telemark): Giant Slalom, Slalom, Dual Slaloms; Cross Country: 5k and 10k Nordic (Classic and Skating races). The games will feature a festive, colorful, action-packed Winter Carnival atmosphere for competitors, spectators, friends and family. Dodge Ridge offers a great venue located in the newly built 16,000 sq. ft. Family Lodge. Enjoy the scenic mountain view from an elevation of 6,600 feet and take in a breath of fresh air. Call (209) 536 - 5307 for more information.

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The annual Vacaville Senior games will begin January 17, 2010 and many of the OC Seniors are heading out to compete. Marge and George Knowland, pictured above, will compete in the swimming events. Other events include Men’s Basketball, Ice Hockey, Women’s Basketball, Rac-quetball, Pickleball, Bowling and Tennis. Got to visitvacaville.com for more information.

It is common knowledge that we live longer and are healthier today than we were only a few decades ago. Advances in medicine and technology can be a blessing and a curse. Many seniors need alterna-tives, depending on health and mo-bility, to stay happy and healthy.

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Studies show that seniors who exercise regularly and are careful in their nutritional needs live a longer life. Look at George Burns -- at his 95th birthday party, he said that he has a regimen of diet and exercise, and plans to live to see his 100th birthday.

If we are to compete in things such as the World Senior Games, it makes sense to get into shape. Many seniors feel that they are too old, that their muscles are atrophied and will no longer be of good use to them. They worry that they might be injured in any strenuous activ-ity. Nothing can be further from the truth. A good place to begin is with water therapy, gradually build-ing up to swimming. It is one of the best activities that a senior can do to increase fitness.

Activities for seniors on the go should include an exercise program, and a lot of community activity centers provide this. Nearly every community not only has an exercise program, but other activities that are of interest to the senior citizen. Everything from bridge to bingo to walking tours is generally included in community activities.Other Things To Do

Look to the web for your an-swers to these questions. Research your community website and find activities that might get your in-terest. A lot of communities have garden clubs. Most all seniors have some experience with gardening, and this is a good activity that can get you out of the house, meet new people, and share your knowledge with others.

Go on walking tours, or join a local bridge club. Almost every hospital has a wellness center that gives special attention to seniors and exercise. There are many vol-unteer activities in the community. Help out with Special Olympics next year. Whatever your choice, stay active and live longer.

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Tom Chapin Children’s Concert

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2009-2010 Programs for Young Audiences series with 3-Time Grammy Award Winner Tom Chapin in Concert. Performances are Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Nicknamed “the Pied Piper of Children’s Music” by Parents Magazine, Tom Chapin’s live performances engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of children and adults alike. Tom has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his recordings aimed at 4 to 11 year-olds and their families.

Five of his family recordings have received Grammy nominations for Best Musical

Album For Children.LMT’s Programs for Young

Audiences is designed to give children ages 5 and up and their families exposure to a diverse mix of national and international touring stage acts. The season will continue with The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour production of Nobody’s Perfect (presented in spoken English and American Sign Language) on February

28, 2010,The Adventuresof Harold and the Purple Crayon on March, 28, 2010, and the season will finish with Storybook Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty on May 16, 2010.

All seats are $8 for children and $12 for adults. Tickets are available online atwww.lamiradatheatre.com or by calling the La

Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-

9801 or (714)994-6310. Season subscriptions are available for $24 (Children) and $36 (Adults). The theatre islocated at 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada, CA. Parking is free.

Tom Chapin

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WOODY HERMAN ORCHESTRA Sunday, January 17, 2010, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $52/$40/$28

Jazz clarinetist-saxophonist Woody Herman revolutionized Swing music with a repertoire that embraced a wide spectrum of genres, including Blues, Bop, and Rock. The Big Band leader won Grammys for Thundering Herd, Giant Steps, and the album Encore: Woody Herman, 1963. The Woody Herman Orchestra continues Her-man’s legendary vitality and versa-tility, mixing classics from the past with new songs that suit the band’s exuberant, hard-swinging style.

NOTES FROM THE EDGE Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:30 PM Sierra Cabaret: $30

Notes From the Edge is a concert of arrangements for string quartet and vocals of songs by such performers as Radiohead, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, and Joni Mitchell. With arrangements by renowned film composer Mark Governor and violist Tom Tally, Notes From the Edge is a captivating, original, and exhilarating concert experience.

ROBERT KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT SERIES VIVALDI * The Four Seasons WITH CHEE-YUN, VIOLIN AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONICWednesday, January 27, 2010,7:30 PM Recital Configuration: $30

In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series, Robert Kapilow

introduces composers, unravels the beauty of their music, and helps listeners approach and appreci-ate the works in new ways. In this exploration, Kapilow deconstructs The Four Seasons, Antonio Viv-aldi’s best-known work and one ofthe most popular pieces of Baroque music. The evening features liveperformances by violinist Chee-Yun and the Riverside County Philharmonic and concludes with a Q&A.

AVENUE Q Friday, January 29, 2010, 8:00 PMSaturday, January 30, 2010, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2010, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PMLyric With Pit Configuration: $47/$35/$25 Friday & Sunday Evening $60/$48/$36 Saturday & Sunday Matinee $55/$43/$31 Saturday Evening

Full of heart and infectious humor, Avenue Q is about grand dreams and trying to make it in the Big Apple * on a small bank ac-count. The Tony winner for “Best Musical,” “Best Score,” and “Best Book,” Avenue Q features a clever cast of people and puppets who spin the risqué into laugh-out-loud hilarity. It’s “wicked yet sweet,” hailed Newsday. Not suitable for ages 16 and younger.

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HOSPITAL NEWS

Whittier, CA – Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH) has reached an agreement with the State of California regarding its Medi-Cal contract. Effective today, January 7, 2010, PIH is once again a Medi-Cal provider for hospital admissions.

PIH had terminated its Medi-Cal contract effective July 31, 2009, but re-entered contract discussions with the California Medical Assistance Commission (CMAC), the agency that negotiates Medi-Cal contracts on behalf of the State of California.

A mutually agreeable reim-bursement rate has been reached and PIH’s President and Chief

PresbyterianIntercommunity Hospital is once again a Medi-Cal Provider for Hospital Admissions

Executive Officer, James R. West, has announced that the hospital will once again be providing both inpatient and outpatient care to the Medi-Cal-insured patients in Whittier and the surrounding areas. PIH annually provides healthcare services to more than 2,500 Medi-Cal inpatients.

“We are committed to our mis-sion of providing quality health-care and reaching this agreement with the State of California allows us to continue to serve the health-care needs of our community,” said West.

PIH Construction Projects “Go Green”An estimated 95% of waste from demolition to be recycled.

Whittier, Calif. – Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH) is “thinking green” when it comes

to the new Plaza Tower expan-sion now underway on the hospital campus.

Construction for the six-floor, 237,750-square-foot building will begin in February 2010.

However, in order to build the Plaza Tower, older portions of the hospital must be demolished first.

In order to be more environ-mentally conscious, PIH is recy-cling as much of the waste materi-als from this project as possible. It is estimated that as much as 95% of the waste materials generated during this demolition will be able to be recycled. This means that only 5% of the waste material will go to area landfills at the end of the demolition process.

The estimated tonnage of waste materials to be generated and re-cycled during the demolition is as follows:

• Concrete: 12,480 tons (ap-proximately 11,850 tons of which will be recycled)

• General debris: 1288 tons

(1224 tons to be recycled)• Structural steel: 70 tons (66

tons to be recycled)• Sheetmetal: 50 tons (47 tons to

be recycled)• Rebar: 150 tons (142 tons to

be recycled)• Nonferrous metals:10 tons (9

tons to be recycled)In total, PIH and its contractor,

Millie and Severson, estimate that more than 13,338 tons of materials generated from this demolition will be able to be recycled. By recy-cling, PIH is helping to prolong the community’s and region’s supply of natural resources. Recycling also helps to reduce air, soil, and water pollution.

When the hospital’s new Plaza Tower is completed in 2012, it will contain 11 new state-of-the-art surgical suites and specialized procedure rooms. Additionally, the building will be compliant with SB 1953, the California seismic retro-fit/replacement statute.

The new Plaza Tower is another facet of PIH’s continuing efforts to not only improve the hospital, but to grow and expand our services to meet the needs of our community. We are proud to be able to integrate “green” construction technology in the best interests of our commu-nity’s resources.The Newspaper for Active SeniorsThe Newspaper for Active Seniors

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also is another important “twist” in the law. The application for extra help can now start the applica-tion process for Medicare Savings Programs -- state programs that provide help with other Medicare costs. These programs help pay Medicare Part B (medical insur-ance) premiums. For some people, the Medicare Savings Programs also pay Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premiums, if any, and Part A and B deductibles and co-payments.Who can get Extra Help?

Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Some people with limited income and resources are eligible for Extra Help to pay for the costs–monthly premiums, an-nual deductibles, and prescription co-payments–related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. To qualify for Extra Help:

* You must reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Colum-bia.

* Your resources must be lim-ited to $12,510 for an individual or $25,010 for a married couple living together. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. We do not count your house and car as resources; and

* Your annual income must be limited to $16,245 for an individu-al or $21,855 for a married couple living together. Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help.

Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is FHA's reverse mortgage program which enables you to withdraw some of the equity in your home. Many seniors use it to supplement social security and more. You can receive free information about reverse mortgages in general by calling AARP toll free at (800) 209-8085. Decide if one is right for you!1. What is a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. The equity that built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you. But unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage, no repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use the home as their principal residence. FHA's HECM provides these benefits. You can also use a HECM to purchase a primary residence if you are able to use cash on hand to pay the difference between the HECM proceeds and the sales price plus closing costs for the property you are purchasing.2. Can I qualify for FHA's HECM reverse mortgage?

To be eligible for a FHA HECM, the FHA requires that you be a homeowner 62 years of age or older, own your home outright, or have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off at closing with proceeds from the reverse loan, and you must live in the home. You are further required to receive consumer information from an approved HECM counselor prior to obtaining the loan. You can contact the Housing Counseling Clearinghouse on (800) 569-4287 for the name and telephone number of a HUD-approved counseling agency and a list of FHA-approved lenders within your area.3. What types of homes are eligible?

To be eligible for the FHA HECM, your home must be a single family home or a 1-4 unit home with one unit occupied by the borrower. HUD-approved condominiums and manufactured homes that meet FHA requirements are also eligible.4. What's the difference between a reverse mortgage and a bank home equity loan?

With a traditional second mortgage, or a home equity line of credit, you must have sufficient income versus debt ratio to qualify for the loan, and you are required to

make monthly mortgage payments. The reverse mortgage is different in that it pays you, and is available regardless of your current income. The amount you can borrow

depends on your age, the current interest rate, and the appraised value of your home or FHA's mortgage limits for your area, whichever is less. Generally, the more valuable your home is, the older you are, the lower the interest, the more you can borrow.

You don't make payments, because the loan is not due as long as the house

is your principal residence. Like all homeowners, you still are required to pay your real estate taxes, insurance and other conventional payments like utilities. With an FHA HECM you cannot be foreclosed or forced to vacate your house because you "missed your mortgage payment."5. Will I still have an estate that I can leave to my heirs?

When you sell your home, you or your estate will repay the cash you received from the reverse mortgage plus interest and other fees, to the lender. The remaining equity in your home, if any, belongs to you or to your heirs.6. How much money can I get from my home?

The amount you can borrow depends on your age, the current interest rate, and the appraised value of your home or FHA's mortgage limits for your area, whichever is less. Generally, the more valuable your home is, the older you are, the lower the interest, the more you can borrow. You can use an online calculator like the one on the AARP website to get an idea of what you may be able to borrow.7. How do I receive my payments?You have five options:

Tenure - equal monthly payments as long as at least one borrower lives and continues to occupy the property as a principal residence.

Term - equal monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected.

Line of Credit - unscheduled payments or installments, at times and in amounts of your choosing until the line of credit is exhausted.

Modified Tenure - combination of line of credit with monthly payments for as long as you remain in the home.

Modified Term - combination of line of credit plus monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected by the borrower.

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larger than if you take it at 62. Wait until age 70 and the check will be 76 percent larger.

The longer you live, the more that will matter—and chances are, you’ll live a long time. The average 65-year-old can expect roughly 20 more years of life.

Among that same group, 41 percent of women and 28 percent of men will live to age 90—and half of those women will make it to 95, as will one-third of the men.

Fortunately, spousal benefits offer a way around the riddle. If you’re married—or if you’re divorced after ten years of marriage and haven’t remarried—you can claim a benefit not only on your own work record but also on your spouse’s. No, you can’t collect those benefits simultaneously. In some instances, however, you can get them consecutively: you can file first to get a spousal benefit, and then later to get your own benefit after it has grown as big as possible.

To see how spousal benefits work, consider these sample situations.Two-Income Couples

The Scenario: Bob is 66; Kathy is 62. Based on their work records, each qualifies for a $2,000 monthly benefit at their FRA. Kathy plans to file now for her own benefit, so it’ll be reduced to $1,500 (for details on how your age affects the size of the benefit you receive, go to www.ssa.gov/retirement/1943.html). Bob intends to wait until he’s 70 so that his benefit will grow to $2,640.

The Better Way: Normally, when you apply for your own benefit, the Social Security Administration also looks at your spousal benefit and, if it’s bigger, adds the difference. But when Kathy files for Social Security, Bob should apply only for a spousal benefit, something he can do because he has reached FRA. “He must make it clear on the form that he’s restricting the application to the spousal benefit,” says Social Security Administration spokesperson Mark Lassiter. “That keeps his own benefit growing 8 percent a year for four more years.”

The Payoff: As a spouse, Bob gets 50 percent of the $2,000 Kathy would be entitled to at 66, an extra $1,000 a month for four years. At age 70 he can switch to his own $2,640 benefit. According to the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, in any given year about 700,000 couples stand to gain from using this approach.One-Income Couples

The Scenario: Tom, 64, works full-time; Sandra, 60, is a homemaker. His Social Security benefit at 66 will be $2,000 a month. He’d like to wait until he’s 68 to apply, which will bump the benefit to $2,320. But he’s not sure he and Sandra can manage that long without it.

The Better Way: At 66, Tom should apply for his $2,000 monthly benefit, which allows Sandra to file for a spousal benefit. Tom can then—surprise—voluntarily suspend his benefit (at FRA, he has that option) so it will keep growing. Meantime, Sandra continues receiving her spousal benefit. (For details, go to www.ssa.gov/retire2/yourspouse.htm.)

The Payoff: Sandra gets $650 a month. Why not $1,000—half of Tom’s benefit? Because she’s only 62. No matter whose earnings record it’s based on, the amount you get depends on your age when you apply for it.

The moneymaking lesson here is to fully explore your choices. Use Social Security’s online calculator (at www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/anypia/anypia.html) to play with different assumptions, or make an appointment to visit your local Social Security office. Don’t hesitate to ask agency staff to check with supervisors if they’re unfamiliar with these seldom-used strategies.

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A Reminder Worth Repeating.

Why spend more time being less satisfied with your

medical care? It’s open enrollment season and you should

find out why your friends and neighbors are so impressed

with Bright Health Physicians. You may learn that we have

over 150 primary care physicians and more than 180

specialists who take the time to listen to, and get to know

our patients and their families. We believe you will also

hear that we provide personalized health care that you

and your family can count on through every stage of life.

Bright Health Physicians is the community’s only medical

group linked to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

(PIH), the area’s preferred hospital. We provide same day

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Urgent Care Center with convenient access in the

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