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    Articles by Marge McCoy
    Now  is the time
    Now is the time
    By Marge McCoy • November 6, 2009 7:00 pm

    In October of each year, participating insurance companies publish the Medicare Part D (drug benefit) plans that they will offer…

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    Swine Flu (H1N1) and You
    Swine Flu (H1N1) and You
    By Marge McCoy • September 4, 2009 7:24 pm

    The H1N1 virus, referred to as “swine flu,” is a relatively new influenza virus that is causing illness in humans around the globe. It was first detected in the United States in the spring of 2009 and was initially thought to be similar to a virus occurring in pigs in North America (hence the name swine flu); but further study has shown that the H1N1 virus is very different from what normally circulates among North American pigs. It has two genes from flu viruses normally found in pigs in Europe and Asia, but it also has avian genes and human genes; in other words, it is a “mixed-bag” virus, referred to as a “quadruple reassortant” virus. The new term for swine flu, novel H1N1 is 2009 Influenza A (H1N1).

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    Bee Stings
    Bee Stings
    By Marge McCoy • July 10, 2009 7:01 pm

    Ah yes, I hear the humming noise of wasps and bees lurking in the woods. It’s a familiar sound and…

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    Brain Boost
    Brain Boost
    By Marge McCoy • April 24, 2009 6:17 pm

    “Mom, why do you have Cheerios on your forehead?” Let me begin by saying that I am VERY right-handed. My…

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    Dem bones, dem bones
    Dem bones, dem bones
    By Marge McCoy • November 7, 2008 5:11 pm

    No excitement or helicopter rides to report, just back-to-basics articles,– although I may let it slip that Dr. Bob has been dumpster diving at the pharmacy. I had a Vitamin D and calcium article written and ready for the November Health Matters column. Boy was I surprised when I saw his article on Vitamin D in the October issue! However, Vitamin D is still a hot topic; so I’ll try to build on Dr. Bob’s excellent article.

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    Lopez emergency responders help resident through heart scare | Column
    Lopez emergency responders help resident through heart scare...
    By Marge McCoy • August 29, 2008 4:39 pm

    Have you ever seen the San Juan Islands from the air? They really are beautiful. It’s almost like flying around in a postcard. I recently took in the panorama from an Airlift NW helicopter. It probably would be more relaxing to view it from an airplane, but if you are in the middle of an emergency, Airlift NW is the way to go.

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    In changing health care world, you’ve gotta help yourself | Column
    In changing health care world, you’ve gotta help...
    By Marge McCoy • July 4, 2008 4:19 pm

    Here’s a revelation: the picture of healthcare is changing. Modern advances in medicine have brought about a quicker and more accurate diagnosis of many of the diseases and health-related problems that we face each day.

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    • A second generation of Coho salmon found at the Land Bank’s Coho Preserve on Orcas
    • San Juan County announces departure of Community Development Director
    • Pace of growth stirs county turmoil; director of DCD leaves county
    • Lopez golf moves into post-season on a high note
    • Road resurfacing schedule

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