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Misericordia open houseSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:46AMAug. 21 for students and parents DALLAS Misericordia University invites high school students and their parents to an open house program at the Back Mountain campus on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the Anderson Sports and Health Center by the north gate.

Pizza Oven to help toddlerSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:23AMINWOOD - A fundraiser will be held Monday night at Pizza Oven in Inwood to benefit 2-year-old Brenden Dugan, in which 20 percent of restaurant monies raised will be donated to the Spina Bifida Association.

Marching against cancerFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:37PMNEW ULM - Twenty-three teams including five virtual teams took part in the 15th Annual Brown County Relay For Life Friday night and early Saturday morning at the Brown County Fairground.

8-Year-Old Girl Saves Uncle From DrowningFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:11PMA St. Stephen man broke his neck diving into shallow water at Lake Moses near Millerville in the Alexandria area. He has a lot of people to thank for his incredible recovery, but at the top is his 8-year-old niece who saved him from drowning.

Special Series (Part 3 of 3) Up the Line to Goodna: Patient rights and staff fightsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:03PMAs old as the state of Queensland itself, Goodna Mental Hospital became Australia's largest asylum, housing 50,000 people over its lifetime

Bringing in the DoctorsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:53PMDespite the tough economy, a Missouri hospital is increasing its staff.

Now Growing: Horticulture therapyFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:05PMBecause I work in a garden, I am often asked if my job is relaxing.Even though gardening is very therapeutic, managing a garden can be as stressful as any job.

Hearts and Hooves and HatsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:04PMCountry signer Buddy Jewell puts his cowboy hat on the head of Peanut the horse at Sherwood’s Hearts and Hooves much to the delight of Ally Kate, 4, and occupational therapist Rachel Temple. Jewell, originally from Osceola, was at the facility last Friday and was in town for a performance at Juanita’s. He’ll be back in town for a November fundraiser for the horse therapy center.

Prepared Patient: Goodbye, Acute Care, Hello, RehabFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:27PMPatients often have little warning when they're quickly moved to a rehab facility from acute care. Those who envision a long, leisurely recovery in a hospital or at home may find that the abrupt transition--and new responsibilities in rehab--leaves their heads spinning.