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Knowing your blood type can save lives

January 17, 2017 at 8:17 am

By Jessica Clement BELLEVILLE – A prick of the finger could be your first step toward saving lives. Those few drops of blood taken when you attend a blood-typing session[…]

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Find out your blood type at Loyalist College

January 17, 2017 at 8:17 am

By Martin Allen BELLEVILLE – The Canada Blood Service wants to know what type are you? Canadian Blood Services will be on campus in the Dining Hall on Wednesday hosting a[…]

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Colitis diagnosis won’t keep basketball player off the court

January 17, 2017 at 8:17 am

By Deanna Fraser BELLEVILLE – You may see Loyalist Lancer point guard Kylea Galipeau-Wilson giving it her all on the basketball court, but what you might not know is that[…]

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Body checking at a young age makes for more successful players

January 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

By Angus Argyle BELLEVILLE – Evan Lyons, a 16-year-old from Frankford, Ont. has been playing hockey since he was five, and likes to play a physical game. He says body[…]

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Workshop taught how to spot a mental health crisis

January 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

By Rachel Stark BELLEVILLE – More health professionals now know the signs of a person experiencing a mental health crisis after attending St. Lawrence’s Mental Health First-Aid sessions. Kelli Pierman, a[…]

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Staying healthy during the flu season

January 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva and David Mallory BELLEVILLE – It can be hard to avoid catching the flu and getting sick during this time of the year. Here are four useful[…]

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Local campaign helps cancer patients this holiday season

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Selena Steele-Clough BELLEVILLE – Despite fighting cancer for the second time, and having to undergo chemotherapy during the holiday season, Joanne Callaghan will be able to stay with her[…]

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Education is crucial during Diabetes Awareness Month

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Brock Ormond BELLEVILLE – November is Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada and people who suffer from the condition, as well as healthcare professionals, are looking to educate the public about this[…]

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Let’s talk condoms Quinte

January 17, 2017 at 8:14 am

By Stelios Pappas BELLEVILLE – QNet News wants to know about your experiences buying raincoats. Not the raincoats that you use to cover yourself from getting wet. We’re talking about[…]

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Alzheimer society holds annual used book sale

January 17, 2017 at 8:14 am

By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva, Demii Niles and Jody Jakab BELLEVILLE – Book lovers of all ages came out to support the Hastings-Prince Edward Alzheimer Society at its annual used book sale this[…]

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