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    'This is how America lives' and dies in hard times  Nov 17, 2008
    But, in the end, what would have been important to her mother, Pickett says, were the people who were there: her grandchildren, first great-grandchild Charlie and other family; old friends and new ones shed made while attending cardiac rehabilitation; the family doctor who still made house calls in her final months and gave Pickett his cell phone number, telling her to call any time. I think we get caught up in the luxury of this and that. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    One family's long fight with death, pancreatitis and insurance companies  Nov 17, 2008
    From Oct. 13, 2005, until Oct. 3, 2008, Dave wasnt home, instead living in a variety of hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes ... By February 2006, he was well enough to be discharged to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Drug addicts at rehab centres dying because of AIDS  Nov 17, 2008
    JOHOR BARU: At least three drug addicts die each month due to complications arising from AIDS at drug rehabilitation centres around the country ... He said there were now 656 drug addicts who were HIV positive in 28 rehabilitation centres in the country. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    • To do for you  Nov 17, 2008
    SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center will hold free memory screenings, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at 640 Filer Ave. W. in Twin Falls ... Alzheimer's Support Group meeting, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, 640 Filer Ave. W. in Twin Falls. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

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    James is employed at Wal-Mart and Jovani works at Beacon Rehabilitation Hospital. The couple are staying with family in American Fork, Utah, and each day they transfer between four buses and the downtown train to get to the hospital to be with their tiny baby. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    In the Valley in November  Nov 17, 2008
    The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig's disease) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Outpatient Regional Rehabilitation Center of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, 2310 Stantonsburg Rd. (U.S. 264), Greenville. The speaker will be Rebecca Chamblee, of ComForcare Senior Services. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Shea's sets stage for $10M improvement  Nov 17, 2008
    Other projects include new carpets and draperies; replacing the brass entrance doors at both the Main and Pearl streets entrances; a rehabilitation and expansion of the first aid area; and addition of handicap-accessible restrooms on the Pearl Street side of the building. A series of energy-efficiency projects include installing light-control systems and new fixtures, and replacing the old incandescent message board on the main marquee with LED lighting. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Vanderheiden family still struggles with the pain of a daughter's disappearance (434)  Nov 17, 2008
    Loren Herzog, who turns 42 next month, is currently housed at the California Rehabilitation Center in Santa Clara, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He will likely be eligible for parole in the near future, but a spokeswoman said the department does not give out release dates for safety and security concerns. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Support groups  Nov 17, 2008
    - National Federation of the Blind meets third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m., in-service room at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, 143 E. Second St. Call Connie Johnson at 864-9537. - Support group for adult males and females who were sexually assaulted as children meets every other Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Crime Victim Center, 125 W. 18th St. Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    No-jail option for prostitutes' johns  Nov 16, 2008
    "Anything for rehabilitation and prevention is a positive," he said. Jim Quinn vice president of the neighborhood association, agreed. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Recession leads to $42M in midyear budget cuts  Nov 16, 2008
    n Social services: Medicaid; DHS family and children services and youth services; rehabilitation services related to lawsuit. n Homestead exemption. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Now it's Kangaroo Cousins?  Nov 16, 2008
    St Kilda and the Lions have already declared their interest, but Cousins' manager, Ricky Nixon, said he had spoken at length to North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley on Friday about Cousins' rehabilitation. "(Laidley) said they did have some interest, but would have to do a lot of due diligence," Nixon said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    'Action needed' on methadone use  Nov 16, 2008
    "It is all too evident that we have become over-dependent on methadone as a treatment and when we still have addicts waiting for over two years to get other forms of rehabilitation, the scale of the problem becomes clear. "It is urgent that we move from the aspiration of a new approach, as outlined in the new national drugs strategy, to real action. " Ms Goldie asked the first minister if any guidelines had been issued to regional drug and alcohol action teams following the "welcome change of... (BBC News -- UK)

    JitterBug Journal (3)  Nov 16, 2008
    Since September of 2007, I have worked with the passionate team at Bridgewater Centre for Health & Rehabilitation to build solid programs for quality of life and rehabilitation. Together, we have established practices that promote independent living, and we find great joy in helping folks heal and return to their homes. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)

    A huff and a crash and a rising community problem  Nov 16, 2008
    Marty Huckins is the agency director of Personal Frontiers Inc., a drug rehabilitation clinic in Gillette. His office has handled more huffing cases this year than at any other time in the past decade. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Thunders' D.J. White staying upbeat after surgery  Nov 16, 2008
    "That will inhibit their rehabilitation. Because of his attitude and because of how hard he works, he'll rehab well and he's going to get better quicker than the average guy.''Two of his Thunder teammates can relate to White's situation. Nick Collison missed his entire rookie season after having surgery on both of his shoulders, and Robert Swift also missed significant time because of injuries.The franchise will just have to be patient to see what White can do."He's going to be a good player,''... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    James leads Cavs past short-handed Jazz, 105-93  Nov 16, 2008
    Williams (sprained left ankle), Kirilenko (dislocated right finger) and Harpring (rehabilitation from right ankle surgery) missed the game with injuries. Okur has missed the last four games after returning to his native Turkey to be with his father, who is ill. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    The Weeklies: Michigan company may bring gas to Coal Country  Nov 16, 2008
    Some residents had hoped to use the facility for the state s second traumatic head injury rehabilitation center, but that option was foreclosed by the Canadians purchase. The Journal. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Eminem's ex-wife given jail term  Nov 16, 2008
    She was also ordered to spend a further 90 days on a rehabilitation course. Ms Mathers received two years probation in January after pleading guilty to a drug charge and driving offence. (Yahoo News -- Eminem)

    Juvenile system's 'Hope' on hold  Nov 16, 2008
    The much-hyped expansion of the campus is on indefinite hold and the widely praised Elkhorn Correctional Facility, a military-style rehabilitation camp, may not survive the next budget ax. A survey of neighboring and similar counties shows many have financial struggles. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Meth problemdiscussed atannual summit  Nov 16, 2008
    More than 60 people showed up Thursday night to learn about methamphetamine in Del Norte County, including treatment and the possible rehabilitation of those addicted to the drug ... Wilson said meth- or other narcotics-related inmates are required to do a 60-day in-jail drug treatment program, then upon release they are required to go into a two-month-long in-house rehabilitation program. (Daily Triplicate)

    History will judge  Nov 16, 2008
    There is no question that Mr. Bush faces an arduous climb toward presidential rehabilitation. The model may be Truman, who was reviled at the end of his term. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Hopkins-Best appointed dean of college at UW-Stout  Nov 16, 2008
    The new college includes the School of Education and five departments in food and nutrition, human development and family studies, physical education, psychology, and rehabilitation and counseling. Mary Hopkins-Best has all the qualities UW-Stout needs to lead this new college into the future, said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Julie Furst-Bowe. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    News : Winter snuck up fast and is here to stay  Nov 16, 2008
    She is recuperating in the rehabilitation area of the Sturgeon Bay Hospital where Pam Price works, so Pam sees her every day. We wish her well, also, and our prayers are with her, too. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Seeking limited rehabilitation (13)  Nov 16, 2008
    "The idea behind placing rehab centers in residential neighborhoods is so the patients can be integrated back into society, further helping the rehabilitation process. However, many say the original purpose is defeated when there is a high number of rehabilitation centers in a neighborhood."It literally wears out the neighborhood," Kearsley said. "Our neighborhoods weren't designed for this. "However, local governments have no authority over the rehab centers if there are less than six beds per... (Malibu Times, CA)

    List of awards  Nov 16, 2008
    The rehabilitation of the North Park Theatre is an excellent example of how a building can transform a community. Historic preservation Onion. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Lowell is making progress  Nov 15, 2008
    "Michael Fucito, a senior captain on the Harvard soccer team, understands what Lowell will endure. He underwent the same operation as Lowell this past summer and also had his surgery performed by Kelly. Before the surgery, Fucito said, he often felt tightness in his lower back and lack of mobility in his hip (the pain became so sharp he could no longer relax his leg out to the side).Once he returned from rehabilitation, Fucito initially felt pain in his hamstring owing to overcompensation, but... (Boston Globe)

    Where Eagles dare  Nov 15, 2008
    The West Australian has reported that former Eagles chairman Murray McHenry has sent a submission to the AFL suggesting the 2005 Brownlow Medallist's "best pathway to continue his drug rehabilitation" is at West Coast ... "Many people, including the West Coast players, have been hurt by what Ben has done. But I truly believe that hurt has now turned from blame to care. There's a big difference in where we are today compared with where we were this time last year. "Any club which opens its arms... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Red Land's Marshall makes it official  Nov 15, 2008
    Hes a great kid and we know hell put a lot of energy into his rehabilitation process and expect hell be ready to go for us next season. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    A huff and a crash and a rising community problem  Nov 15, 2008
    Marty Huckins is the agency director of Personal Frontiers Inc., a drug rehabilitation clinic in Gillette. His office has handled more huffing cases this year than at any other time in the past decade. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Woman serves 2 months in prison for smuggling meth  Nov 15, 2008
    He said his top priority in sentencing was to help Cranston's rehabilitation and praised her efforts to do so. Asked if she wanted to make a statement to the court, Cranston said only, "At this point, I just want to say, 'Thank you,' honestly.". (Juneau Empire)

    'No link' between MMR and autism  Nov 15, 2008
    The researchers from the Yokohama Rehabilitation Center and the Institute of Psychiatry looked at the incidence of autism spectrum disorders among 31,426 children up to the age of seven born from 1988 to 1996. The research, also published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, found that the number of cases continued to rise after the MMR vaccination programme stopped. (Yahoo News -- Autism)

    Three Cheers: Live Oak Manor offers great care  Nov 15, 2008
    Four years ago, we had to place a loved one in the Live Oak Manor and Rehabilitation facility in Live Oak. Wow, what a great choice we made. (Appeal Democrat, CA)

    Innovative Surgery Provides New Lease On Life To Dogs  Nov 15, 2008
    Jake was referred to MSU by veterinarian Sarah Shull of Grand Rapids Family Friends Veterinary Hospital and Pet Care Center, where he now undergoes intensive physical rehabilitation under the guidance of Kim Selbee. Dan and Sue Falk of Grands Rapids are Jake s owners. (Science Daily)

    Bismarck man sentenced for sex offense  Nov 15, 2008
    LOADING Nov 15, 2008 - 04:06:08 CST By JENNY MICHAEL Bismarck Tribune A Bismarck man who committed a sex offense while living in a house rented by the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for sex offenders with nowhere else to go has been sentenced to prison ... The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation leased the house in December 2007 for one year to serve as temporary housing for sex offenders with nowhere else to go. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Column: Reality Revival Wish List  Nov 15, 2008
    I met Meredith at HealthSouth Rehabilitation in Jackson, and Trust Me, That is a story of amazing, jaw dropping events. One day while I was working out at HealthSouth Rehabilitation in Jackson, New Jersey a lady tapped on my shoulder from behind, and asked if my name was Walter. (TVweek.com)

    African Copper-Third Quarter 2008 Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis  Nov 15, 2008
    Under the terms of the Mining Licence, by the end of the first financial year in which copper is produced and sold, the Company must establish a trust fund to provide for rehabilitation of the Mowana Mine site once the mine closes ... Under the terms of the Mining Licence, by the end of the first financial year in which copper is produced and sold, the Company must establish a trust fund to provide for rehabilitation of the Mowana Mine site once the mine closes ... Under the terms of the Mining... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Restaurant collects pull-tabs for Shriners  Nov 15, 2008
    Nineteen Shriners Hospitals provide orthopedic care and rehabilitation to children with congenital orthopedic deformities, problems resulting from orthopedic injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including the Springfield Shriners Hospital. The Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston is a 30-bed pediatric burn hospital that has been providing comprehensive acute care and reconstructive and rehabilitative care to children who have been burned. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    DuBose signs with Georgia Southern  Nov 15, 2008
    After extensive rehabilitation, she endured another setback in late August when she reinjured her knee in a softball game against Providence Christian. It was first thought that she'd torn her ACL, MCL and meniscus, and while the medical report wasn't as dire as the doctors' original prognosis, it was pretty clear DuBose wouldn't be back for the 2008-09 basketball season. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Will Obama focus on race issues?  Nov 15, 2008
    Taken to its conclusion, that means that sentencing reform and prisoner rehabilitation benefit not just blacks, but society as a whole. Better urban schools help not just blacks, but Latinos (and a more competitive US). (Yahoo News)

    Increase in inmates opens door to private prisons  Nov 15, 2008
    Bill Sessa, a spokesman with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, says there s no evidence that the transfers have made California prisons more dangerous. Inmates to be transferred must meet legal and security criteria and are being matched to the security level of institutions available to us, he said. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)

    CRH, Hochtief Lead European Builders Benefiting From Obama's Stimulus Plan  Nov 15, 2008
    President-elect Obama has very clearly said that they foresee significant budgets for extension and rehabilitation of infrastructure,'' Luetkestratkoetter said. We are very much dependent on when, how quickly and to what extent and volume the plans will materialize. (Bloomberg)

    Seahawks' Hasselbeck, Branch to start Sunday  Nov 15, 2008
    Hasselbeck didn't even do that from Oct. 4 until Nov. 7 while twice visiting a back surgeon in Los Angeles and doggedly following a rehabilitation plan to strengthen the core muscles in his back. Wednesday was the first day he ran the first-team offense in more than five weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    Change of commerce  Nov 14, 2008
    Service agencies such as Cayuga Home For Children and Mercy Health and Rehabilitation were alongside other business as diverse as The Jacobs Press, Staples, Reva Rollerdrome and Premiere Financial Solutions. We have a good combination, Kent said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Recession leads to $42M in midyear budget cuts  Nov 14, 2008
    n Social services: Medicaid; DHS family and children services and youth services; rehabilitation services related to lawsuit. n Homestead exemption. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Carter owes NZ a fitting farewell  Nov 14, 2008
    Dan Carter's personal rehabilitation programme has restricted him to just 31 minutes in the No 10 role in the past eight weeks and placed pressure on the All Blacks maestro to get things right quickly against Ireland on Sunday. Carter was in supreme form in this year's Tri Nations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Pa. Lieutenant Governor Dies After Cancer Battle  Nov 14, 2008
    Knoll died at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., Gov. Ed Rendell said. She was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in July and recently developed a viral infection after undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments. (Fox News)

    Jones promises playoff berth for Cowboys  Nov 14, 2008
    The league said reinstatement would depend on strict compliance with treatment plans and an evaluation by "clinical experts." Jones has been going through alcohol rehabilitation. "He's spending some time in Boston this week and in here for the weekends," Jerry Jones said. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Commissioners say taxes will go up in Franklin County  Nov 14, 2008
    The state has also limited increases in other areas, Pennsylvania will increase Medicaid reimbursements by 1 percent, so the county will have to make up the shortfall at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where about 80 percent of the clients are funded through Medicaid. Gov. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Mays playing big for Cub defense  Nov 14, 2008
    To pass the time, Mays turned to his rehabilitation and was able to recover enough to actually play a bit at the end of the season. It was pretty fun, Mays said. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Jerry Jones: 'Absolutely'we will make playoffs  Nov 14, 2008
    Jones has been going through alcohol rehabilitation. Hes spending some time in Boston this week and in here for the weekends, Jerry Jones said. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Runners take places in Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon  Nov 14, 2008
    Sponsors of the Chickamauga Marathon and Half Marathon include the Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Committee, Fuller Rehabilitation, Hutcheson, National Park Service, PowerAde, Sports Barn, Ankle Center, Out of the Blue Caf , Southern Coffee Service, and Lookout Mountain Tomato a.. To view more race results, visit. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Making the holidays a little less lonely  Nov 14, 2008
    We try to give everyone a present they can use, like sweatshirts, along with some small presents, Susan Lindsey-Schultz, who heads rehabilitation and volunteer services. For some of them, we are their only family. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Bucs activate Cadillac  Nov 14, 2008
    Even though Carnell "Cadillac" Williams returned to the active roster Wednesday following more than a year of rehabilitation from a major knee injury, his impact might not be felt this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Or then again, maybe it will. (Florida Today)

    Lawyers seek reduced sentences for child molester Jon White  Nov 14, 2008
    Bloomington Native wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:09 PM:" Do people not believe in rehabilitation now? Im for sure not saying what he did is not a horrible and unthinkable thing. However, if he serves 30 of the 60 years i think thats enough. Ive seen murderers here in McLean county be out in 15 years. That being said, the fact that he is trying to get his sentence reduced is dispicable. Everyone is welcome to their opinion of child molesters as am I. I just dont see this as one of those throw away the... (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Neighborhoods: Word on the street  Nov 14, 2008
    The Department of Conservation and Recreation has scheduled a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Museum of Science to discuss the planned rehabilitation of the Craigie Dam Bridge and Craigie Drawbridge. The Craigie bridges carry Route 28 between Cambridge and Boston. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Gorzelanny, Dumatrait coming along  Nov 14, 2008
    Though he missed the remainder of the season, rehabilitation exercises have helped Dumatrait regain his range of motion and strength in his shoulder ... "Brandon is continuing to work out and go through his rehabilitation program and everything is going well," Huntington said ... Moss' workout programs leading up to Spring Training will be more focused on rehabilitation than strength and conditioning. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)

    Rotate Watson, Symonds: fitness guru  Nov 14, 2008
    Symonds' 'gone-fishing' controversy opened the door for his fellow Queenslander but since completing a two-month Cricket Australia rehabilitation program there's been a groundswell of support for the 33-year-old to make an instant Test return. Former Test captain Stephen Waugh was the latest on Friday to state the swashbuckling Symonds wouldn't have been picked in a 13-man squad to be made 12th man. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Troubled bridge plan facing another setback  Nov 14, 2008
    Friday November 14, 2008. The project to replace the Kosciuszko Bridge, shown above, may be further delayed as Native American tribes with ties to the area must give approval. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Personal Rehabilitation Helpful for Multiple Sclerosis  Nov 14, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a study in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry suggest that an individualized rehabilitation program effectively reduces disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) ... In order to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation in MS patients, the researchers conducted a study with 101 patients who were randomly assigned to an individualized program or standard care ... Patients in the treatment group received comprehensive... (MEDLINEplus)

    In the Valley in November  Nov 14, 2008
    The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig's disease) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Outpatient Regional Rehabilitation Center of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, 2310 Stantonsburg Rd. (U.S. 264), Greenville. The speaker will be Rebecca Chamblee, of ComForcare Senior Services. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Million Dollar Nonprofits  Nov 14, 2008
    More than 100 families are waiting, rather impatiently, to find out the fate of a series of housing and rehabilitation programs in the works by. The projects are valued at more than $5 million. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Kenmore Mercy adding clinic  Nov 14, 2008
    8 million diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation clinic at a fast-growing medical office facility in Williamsville ... The new diagnostic imaging clinic will be housed on the first floor and will also provide X-ray, bone density scans, physical therapy and rehabilitation services. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    A dream deferred  Nov 14, 2008
    On Wednesday, Peterson met with a physical therapist and made a rehabilitation plan and he's slowly starting the long and painful process which includes regaining mobility and strengthening exercises. In the spring, instead of playing baseball like he used to do, he'll have his second surgery to repair his ACL. Then rehab will start again, but Peterson's doctors have told him they expect a full recovery. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Putnam to head Margaret Mary Hospital  Nov 14, 2008
    Margaret Mary Community Hospital s services include a 24-hour emergency department, maternity services, outpatient and rehabilitation services, and hospice and home care. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Speck sentenced to a year in jail  Nov 13, 2008
    Smalley said he will continue with his rehabilitation. "Hopefully, in the next six months, I won't need this wheelchair or these canes.". (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Return of 3 retired Medford firefighters causes turmoil  Nov 13, 2008
    Monagle's lawyer, Robert Houlihan, said the trio want to return because of their passion for the job and because they have to return to duty following rehabilitation of their injuries. By law, the Public Employees Retirement Administration Commission retests those who are out on disability every two or three years to see whether they are rehabbed from their injuries; in the case of the Medford trio, the commission had suggested after tests that they attempt to return to duty. (Boston Globe)

    Governor Rendell Announces the Passing of Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll  Nov 13, 2008
    " Knoll died Wednesday at approximately 6 p.m. at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she was recovering from treatment for neuroendocrine cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Under the Pennsylvania Constitution, Knoll will be replaced as Lieutenant Governor by the Senate President Pro Tempore, Joseph B. Scarnati III (R-Jefferson). As lieutenant governor, Knoll played a vital role in addressing a variety of issues of critical importance to the people of Pennsylvania.... (PR Newswire)

    Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll Dies After Battle With Cancer  Nov 13, 2008
    Her death came unexpectedly while undergoing physical therapy at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C.. She had gone there following several weeks of treatment and observation related to cancer that was detected this past summer. (PR Newswire)

    MSU's Richard recovering from injury  Nov 13, 2008
    Fanning is confident Richard will be able to return from the injury because she has experience going through that kind of rehabilitation. A torn anterior cruciate ligament forced Richard to miss her senior basketball season at Ashland High School. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Tahu returns early  Nov 13, 2008
    " Tahu was asked by Wallabies management if he wanted to stay in London and watch Australia play England. But he said he wanted to return home and focus on his rehabilitation and use the time off to be with his family. He also realises he can't afford to dwell on the "what ifs" of his Wallabies tour demise. While he waited for his MRI scans on the injury yesterday, Tahu said the Wallabies medical staff would consult with Waratahs medico Sharron Flahive to map out the path back to full fitness... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Seahawks get boost as Hasselbeck, Branch return  Nov 13, 2008
    "So put in a good word for me," he joked before going to see Dr. Stan Herring, the team's rehabilitation physician. "I can't imagine they would say anything negative," he said. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Ready to drive? Bucs activate Cadillac Williams  Nov 13, 2008
    There had been some thought that Williams might sit out until the 2009 season, but his rehabilitation progressed faster than expected. Injuries to running backs and also may have factored into the decision to activate Williams. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Knoll dies at 78  Nov 13, 2008
    Knoll died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was 78 ... Knoll died at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she was recovering from a viral infection she contracted as a result of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, Gov. Ed Rendell said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    A huff and a crash and a rising community problem  Nov 13, 2008
    Marty Huckins is the agency director of Personal Frontiers Inc., a drug rehabilitation clinic in Gillette. His office has handled more huffing cases this year than at any other time in the past decade. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    'No link' between MMR and autism  Nov 13, 2008
    The researchers from the Yokohama Rehabilitation Center and the Institute of Psychiatry looked at the incidence of autism spectrum disorders among 31,426 children up to the age of seven born from 1988 to 1996. The research, also published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, found that the number of cases continued to rise after the MMR vaccination programme stopped. (Yahoo News -- Autism)

    Sex offenders, as well as victims, need love of church to rehabilitate  Nov 13, 2008
    But Georgia s law severely limits this opportunity for rehabilitation while simultaneously preventing me from ministering to all members of my faith community. Over 10 years ago, one of our church members was convicted of a sexual offense and now has to register for the rest of his life as a sex offender in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    UPDATE 1-Diarrhea bacteria common in US hospitals -survey  Nov 13, 2008
    5 percent of all U.S. medical facilities including acute care, cancer, cardiac, children's and rehabilitation hospitals. Jarvis said the sample was representative of the nation as a whole and showed a surprising number of people were infected. (Reuters)

    Patriot and hero served our veterans  Nov 13, 2008
    In 2003 Dr. Trincher was tasked with a new, huge challenge: to put together a state of the art rehabilitation unit for active duty military personnel injured in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom ... The Active Duty Rehabilitation Unit which coordinates care for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, post traumatic stress disorder, vision loss, traumatic amputation and medical rehabilitation, opened in 2004 after 6 months of intensive work ... It was and remains the only unit of its kind... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Ishant, Sidebottom out of first ODI  Nov 13, 2008
    He is undergoing his rehabilitation at present and is making good progress. Hence he would not be available for the first ODI against England, the BCCI said in a press release. (Calcutta Telegraph)

    Back to life: Accident victim to receive Covenant's rehabilitation award  Nov 13, 2008
    From Iowa City he was transferred back to Covenant Medical Center where he pushed through eight weeks of intense rehabilitation to teach him all of the basic skills he had been robbed of by the brain injury ... On Friday he will receive Covenant Rehabilitation Center's 2008 Achievement Award during the 15th annual Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Rehabilitation Awards Ceremony ... "What struck me most was his attitude," said Julie Grosser, Danny's rehabilitation social worker. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Rosicky undergoes another op in Germany  Nov 13, 2008
    The Czech Republic star, who suffered the injury in an FA Cup tie against Newcastle, is expected to continue his rehabilitation in Germany and no date has been set for his return. Tomas Rosicky yesterday underwent routine revision surgery in Germany, an Arsenal statement confirmed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Eminem's ex-wife given jail term  Nov 13, 2008
    She was also ordered to spend a further 90 days on a rehabilitation course. Ms Mathers received two years probation in January after pleading guilty to a drug charge and driving offence. (Yahoo News -- Eminem)

    Target donates $1M to Salvation Army  Nov 13, 2008
    is an evangelical Christian organization based in Philadelphia that provides a variety of social services, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and food and shelter for the homeless. Its Red Kettle Campaign places bell ringers in front of stores every holiday season. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

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