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YRMC blood drive starts Monday

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma Regional Medical Center will host the Thanks for Giving Life blood drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The drive, conducted by United Blood Services, is open to the public. It will be held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W.... Full story

Yumans trimming the fat

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

So far, Yumans have lost almost almost 4,000 pounds.That's a lot of blood, sweat and tears, the latter being over all the treats Yumans have given up thanks to Fattest to Fittest: Yuma vs. Yakima Weight Loss Challenge.And with 3,874.6 pounds lost by... Full story

Hospice reaches out to Spanish-speaking patients

By JOHN VAUGHN, BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

Alfredo Godoy praises Hospice of Yuma for a variety of reasons, but he sums up his most essential point about the agency in a few words:"The most important thing about Hospice is that they don't have to be in pain."In the waning days of his wife,... Full story

358 vaccinated in H1N1 clinic's first hour

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

For those in line midday at the fourth H1N1 vaccination clinic hosted by the county, it took less than 10 minutes to receive a vaccine.From the car, to waiting in line, to actually receiving the vaccination, it didn't take long Thursday as workers... Full story

Mammography now clearer, quicker

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

A new mammogram machine at Yuma's hospital will allow for twice as many women to be seen by health care professionals while it provides fast results with new, digital technology.With construction complete at the Yuma Regional Medical Plaza below... Full story

Walk the Weight Off Saturday

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

Organizers of Yuma's weight-loss challenge want folks to hit the walking trail and "burn that butter" this Saturday.Walk the Weight Off, an event all about walking and wellness, is being put together in conjunction with the Fattest to Fittest: Yuma... Full story

YPG considers H1N1 effects

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

How Yuma Proving Ground would be affected by a significant outbreak of the H1N1 virus was the topic of a training exercise Monday at YPG's Emergency Operations Center.With 2,500 employees, Ron Rodriguez, director of plans, training, mobilization and... Full story

Diabetes forum focuses on age, genetics

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Type II diabetes, typically occurring later in life, now afflicts more young people and has shown links to age and genetics, says an expert who presents an overview of the disease at the Main Library today. Christine Winters, diabetes education... Full story

Weight-loss team issues challenge to donate to Yuma food bank

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

A group of Yumans changing the way they eat want to make sure others simply have the chance to eat.A team participating in Yuma's current weight-loss challenge recently issued a secondary challenge, asking teams to donate a food item or $1 for every... Full story

Nature's Express to offer series of healthy eating classes

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

People wanting to lose weight by learning to eat healthier will soon be hitting the books in an unlikely place - the kitchen of a local restaurant.Nature's Express, a local vegetarian fast-food restaurant, plans to offer a series of classes... Full story

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