Although I have so much to be grateful for, I feel a familiar itch coming on. With apologies to my readers, this week I’m going to vent. I’ve earned it.
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By Judy Joszef
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7/9/14
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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 76,000 cases of melanoma, which the ACS says is the most serious form of skin cancer, are expected to be diagnosed this year. The Skin Cancer Society says one in five people will develop some form of skin cancer in his or her lifetime.
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By Vanessa Parker, Nassau Herald
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7/9/14
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Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center presented a $3,000 check to to assist Winthrop University Hospital's Dr. Irving H. Gomolin in his research.
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7/9/14
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In recognition of her dedication and service to improving the health of the communities, the UJA-Federation of New York’s division of South Shore Healthcare Professionals honored Linda Efferen, MD, chief medical officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital, at its annual dinner reception held at Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst.
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7/9/14
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Doctors worldwide hold in high regard the writings and manner of care of medieval philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides (“Rambam”), whose teachings have left a significant mark on modern medical practice.
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By Jeffrey F. Barken, JNS.org
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7/9/14
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More than 700 people attended a community health fair held recently at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway.
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7/9/14
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When an “adult screams [in pain] the doctor finds another way to do things, with a kid they hold the kid tighter,” he said.
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By Malka Eisenberg
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7/9/14
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Parshat Pinchas contains the maftir readings for all of the Biblical holidays. Every holiday had a specific set of korbanot (offerings) that were brought in its honor. A similarity running across all of the holidays is a single goat which was brought as a chatat (sin offering) to atone for the sins of the people.
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
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7/9/14
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More than 500 people gathered along the new Long Beach boardwalk and the sandy beach below on Sunday for the summer season’s first concert.
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By Malka Eisenberg
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7/9/14
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The community was “shocked, shocked” by anti-Israel actions at Brandeis University. A kipa-clad student with Five Towns roots fought fight back.
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By Malka Eisenberg
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7/9/14
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