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The doctor won't see you now: Patients of suspended doc say City of Lakes left them in the lurch

The doctor won't see you now: Patients of suspended doc say City of Lakes left them in the lurch

Two patients of Dr. Paul Malette say they are scrambling to find a new physician after being dropped by City of Lakes Family Health Team
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Canadians living with Alzheimer's push to create a better understanding of the disease

Canadians living with Alzheimer's push to create a better understanding of the disease

Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districs Alzheimer Society joins others around the province in marking Alzheimer's Awareness Month
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De Burger-Fex: 'Unfortunate societal stigma' surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia

De Burger-Fex: 'Unfortunate societal stigma' surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month, and our seniors' columnist wants to share some facts
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Former city councillor, educator and health-care advocate Bob Fera has passed away

Former city councillor, educator and health-care advocate Bob Fera has passed away

Funeral set for Dec. 31
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Health unit still offering hepatitis A vaccinations

Health unit still offering hepatitis A vaccinations

However, health unit is closed Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
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Mary Lou Hussak leaves hospital foundation to become United Way's new executive director

Mary Lou Hussak leaves hospital foundation to become United Way's new executive director

She will take over her new role on Jan. 6
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Health unit extending hours for hepatitis A vaccinations

Health unit extending hours for hepatitis A vaccinations

Clinics will run through the weekend 
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Letter: Family 'disgusted' when their loved one moved into shower room at HSN

Letter: Family 'disgusted' when their loved one moved into shower room at HSN

Senior left feeling depressed, anxious and worthless
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Wizard of diagnosis: Highly regarded Sudbury physician Dr. Istvan Waldmann has passed away at 93

Wizard of diagnosis: Highly regarded Sudbury physician Dr. Istvan Waldmann has passed away at 93

Born in Hungary, Waldmann escaped death in Nazi-occupied Hungary, and went on to practise medicine in Sudbury for most of his life
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Superstore Hep A case update: Public Health has been vaccinating 70 people an hour

Superstore Hep A case update: Public Health has been vaccinating 70 people an hour

Real Canadian Superstore parent company, Loblaw, issues statement on hepatitis A case, encouraging customers to return products
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