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Adaptive Rowers Participate in World Championships

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:05am | Judy Morrison

Recently, I had the honor of serving as chief classifer for adaptive rowing at the World Rowing Championships, held on beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. The competition included five adaptive rowing events, four of which were qualification events for the Paralympics. One of the great things about most rowing competitions is that the adaptive rowing events are included with the “able-bodied” events. Most other sports hold separate adaptive and able-bodied world championship competitions. Read more »

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Safety Tips for Raking Leaves

Fri, 09/23/2011 - 1:38pm | Cynthia Bauer
It’s official – autumn has arrived!
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Child Passenger Safety

Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:55am | Jennifer Oswald

Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18 – 24, 2011. This year’s theme is “Back to 2!” It was chosen to reinforce the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recent recommendation to keep toddlers in rear-facing seats until the age of 2 (or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their car seat). Read more »

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"Your Eyes are Your Window to the World:" Vision Therapy

Fri, 09/09/2011 - 3:10pm | Dr. Jeffrey Becker

We have all heard someone say, “Your eyes are your window to the world,” and it’s true. From birth through our elder years, 80 percent of what we learn is through the visual system, so, it’s very important to have good visual abilities.   Read more »

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Back to School: Backpack Safety

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 2:20pm | Alicia Shoup

Backpacks have become a must have for back to school. Students use their backpacks to carry an overabundance of books, papers, smart phones, video games, sports equipment and more. With so many different designs on the market, choosing the right backpack sometimes becomes a challenge, but it’s an important decision. A properly fitted backpack can prevent the development of aches and pains in the future. Read more »