Misuse of sippy cups can increase kids' cavity risk
      Most parents are well aware of the importance of taking care of their children's teeth, so it comes as a shock when they learn their toddlers have cavities during a checkup. Tooth decay among young children is on the rise, and many experts believe that sippy cups containing sugary beverages ar...
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Seminar will discuss new controversial girls' vaccine
      Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center will host a seminar to discuss whether the new cervical cancer vaccine is appropriate for today's young girls and women. The seminar will be 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1 in the hospital's Education Center, classroom 4, 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Free stroke screening for seniors
      Free peripheral artery disease testing will be offered to Ventura County residents age 60 and up on Fri., Feb. 16 at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 700 Moorpark Ave. Space is limited and appointments will begin at 9 a.m. No reservations will be taken from voice mail.
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Simi Valley Hospital provides wireless Internet for patients
      Simi Valley Hospital now has wireless Internet access for patients and visitors through Adventist Health's Project IntelliCare. Simi Valley Hospital's Information Systems department installed 65 wireless access points throughout most of the campuses last year to enable wireless network ...
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Couples can win a fitness makeover
      Ventura County Adventure Boot Camp and True North Fitness and Health will give five local couples the chance to participate in a 10-week Couples Boot Camp Challenge. The event is in collaboration with VenturaParent.com, a local family resource website.
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