Alzheimer's an 'escalating epidemic,' research needed
      Alzheimer's disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics. The CDC estimates that 72,914 Americans died of Alzheimer's disease in 2006.
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Transplant recipients to hold meeting
      The Ventura County West Valley chapter of TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization) will meet at 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17 at the Baxter Building, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village. The guest speaker will be Randall Heyn-Lamb, RN, BSN, OPTC. He will discuss organ distribution and selection.
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Reconstruction of breasts to be workshop topic
      The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a workshop, Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options with Gil Kryger, MD and Zol Kryger, MD from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23 at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village.
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Pancake breakfast will help in fight against Parkinson's
      The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association will hold its inaugural Pancakes for Parkinson's breakfast and silent auction from 8 to 11 a.m. Sat., Oct. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village.
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Dermatique welcomes new staff member
      Dermatique Medical Center for Advanced Skincare in Westlake Village announces the addition of David Allen Nutrition to the center.
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Fire Department to host information booths on fire safety
      To help residents prevent fires in their homes, the Ventura County Fire Department will host information booths from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Thurs., Oct. 9, at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri., Oct. 10 at the Simi Valley Town Center.
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