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Health Matters
Eye exams, other new tests are meant to detect Alzheimer’s early
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Scientists are on the hunt for reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use diagnostics in lieu of the traditional spinal tap or brain scan.Health Matters
Palliative care is one of the fastest-growing medical specialties. It’s not growing fast enough.
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New research highlights how palliative care teams might bring savings to hospitals while dignifying lives and enhancing legacies.Health Matters
This woman with Alzheimer’s is helping people see the disease through a new lens
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Presbyterian pastor and author Cynthia Huling Hummel doesn't want to sit home and feel sorry for herself.Around Town
Oakland shelter confirms dog flu outbreak
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H3N2 is highly contagious, and dogs with "social lifestyles," who visit places like dog parks, are at increased risk of exposure.Bay Area
Good chance of living longer in the Bay Area
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Access to green space and opportunities for physical activity, nutritious local foods, and high-quality health care all contribute to health and longevity.City
School district joins city in saying no to Roundup
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Piedmont banned the use of Roundup on public property over five years ago and only uses chemicals as a last resort.Health Matters
My Alzheimer’s journey
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Labels matter. I need to change mine from "person living with Alzheimer's" to "person living with an Alzheimer's diagnosis."Around Town
Citizens rally as Piedmont formally observes Gun Violence Awareness Day
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“This is a serious public health issue, and we appreciate that Piedmont is becoming part of the solution."Around Town
