Lasik not the only option for vision correction
      In a recent article for the New York Times , Abby Ellin described her disappointing experience with Lasik surgery. Post-surgery she reported seeing halos, experiencing blurriness and having sore, dry eyes that felt like they had been "coated in Vaseline." Though she hated wearing glasses, she said, "I walk by eyeglass shops and wish I needed to go inside.
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Workshop will look at how addiction affects families
      Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital will host a workshop titled "Addiction and the Family" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29 in the gymnasium at 801 Seneca St., Ventura. Community members who have been affected by alcoholism or chemical dependency, including recovering individuals, family members, therapists and clinicians, are invited to attend.
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Lung Association backs statewide asthma plan
      Bringing attention to a disease that strikes one out of six children in the state, the American Lung Association of California has endorsed the California Department of Public Health's new five-year Strategic Plan for Asthma in California 2008-12.
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Hospital offering lab, diagnostic imaging services to Free Clinic
      Simi Valley Hospital recently announced that it will be giving Free Clinic of Simi Valley, a nonprofit organization, a credit of $10,000 worth of outpatient laboratory and diagnostic imaging services for their patients.
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Blood supply in need of donors
      United Blood Services will be taking blood donations at the following locations: Mondays and Wednesdays at 2105 Pickwick in Camarillo Tuesdays and Thursdays in the North Star Plaza, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks Other drives throughout the region will also be held.
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