Influenza shots work, doctors say
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com
     While there’s little we can do to prevent natural disasters, such as a flood or an earthquake, we all can protect ourselves against the flu (also called influenza) through safe and effective flu shots, according to Stanley Shapiro, MD, Kaiser Permanente Southern California infectious d
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Simi Valley Hospital recognized for data reporting
     Simi Valley Hospital has been recognized for its active involvement in quality and safety data reporting. Health Net Inc., one of the nation’s largest publiclytraded managed healthcare companies, recently presented an award to Simi Valley Hospital for its participation in The Leapfrog Gro
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Brain Injury Support Group names director
     The Brain Injury Support Group of Ventura County has hired Cherie Phoenix as its new executive director. A longtime Thousand Oaks resident, Phoenix has diverse experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising and special events.
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