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		<title>Benefit for Pedro Esqueda </title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a disease where certain immune system cells are unable to kill some types of bacteria and fungi. This means that Pedro will be on antibiotics and antifungal drugs his entire life.]]></description>
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		<title>Mayo stroke awareness discussion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Dorfner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To help educate community members about stroke, Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James is offering a free stroke awareness presentation on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the medical center&#8217;s conference center.]]></description>
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		<title>Bicycle Safety Ralley in St. James</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Dorfner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The event promotes the health and safety of bike riders through fun, educational activities and the sale of bike helmets for $14, which have a retail value of $40. Bicycle helmets are recommended for anyone over the age of one and sizes will be available from infant/toddler to adult.]]></description>
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		<title>10 Simple Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 7:23:25</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simple steps make breathing easier in spring]]></description>
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		<title>Photo: Easter Coloring Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509824/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Tue, 7 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Employee Engagement Committee at Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James congratulates Kayl Jonson and Alexa Chavez on being chosen as winners of the Easter Coloring Contest! Mayo Clinic Health System would like to thank all those that participated in this fun employee and community engagement activity.]]></description>
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		<title>Physician assistant offers tips for preventing brain injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James is hosting its annual Bicycle Safety Rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at St. James Federal Bank. Families can purchase bike helmets at a discounted price and participate in other bike safety activities. For more information, please visit mayoclinichealthsystem.org or call Jyl Gartner at 507-375-8602.]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Skin Care Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130501/NEWS/305019921/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2013 0:23:29</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five tips to improve your summer skin]]></description>
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		<title>Mayo Clinic Health System physician answers questions about ear infections</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130420/NEWS/130419578/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Dorfner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ear infections are a part of growing up, but if they become a recurrent or severe problem, your health care provider can recommend the most effective treatment.]]></description>
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		<title>Tranquility Garden at Madelia Hospital</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130419593/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dona Rehome</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Committee members will also be selling commemorative pavers to the public to honor loved ones or friends. The pavers are a way to memorialize those who have gone before us, celebrate those who have made an impact, and remember loved ones and friends. The commemorative pavers are for sale to the public at a cost of only $75.]]></description>
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		<title>April Blood Drive</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130415/NEWS/130419830/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyson Hill
St. James Plaindealer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red blood cells are the most frequently used component of blood and are therefore some of the most important components of blood. Almost every transfusion taking place uses red blood cells. Double red cell donation allows for twice the amount of red blood cells to be removed as compared to normal donation, and only takes about twenty minutes longer.]]></description>
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		<title>Madelia annual giving campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dona Rehome
Madelia Hospital</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Madelia Community Hospital Foundation would like to thank all of the donors for their generous contributions made during this year&#8217;s annual giving campaign, &#8220;Caring for you throughout the years.&#8221; Together these annual giving gifts brought in $38,253.50.]]></description>
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		<title>Free presentation on end-of-life communication</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130414/NEWS/130419839/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Dorfner
Mayo Clinic</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Advance care planning really comes down to this &#8211; if you were ever so seriously ill that you couldn&#8217;t speak for yourself, who would you want to speak for you? An advance directive ensures that your wishes will be properly represented.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Living well with chronic conditions</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130402/NEWS/130329450/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dona Rehome</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The program is free of charge to participants due to support from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Madelia Community Hospital Foundation. It was specifically created to help participants with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease, and more.]]></description>
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		<title>Managing Asthma &#8211; Better understanding can lead to better control</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;An asthma attack can be scary and potentially life-threatening. Better understanding of asthma&#8217;s causes, symptoms and treatment options will help patients take control of their disease.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Journey through grief</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130326/NEWS/130329819/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Dorfner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Coping with the loss of someone close to you is an extremely difficult and emotional challenge. The Journey Through Grief program provides valuable support and empathy during the recovery process.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Madelia community healthy family event</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130318/NEWS/130319752/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dona Rehome</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The featured speaker at the event is Dr. Jeannette Noltenius, a nationally known leader in the field of healthy living. She will provide information about how to make lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain and discuss the leading causes of obesity in the USA. Her presentation will be given in both English (from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.) and Spanish (5:45 to 6:45 p.m.).]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Joseph Hamm discusses colorectal cancer</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130316/NEWS/130319764/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Dorfner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Joseph Hamm, M.D., a Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James family physician, shares some information and advice on how to avoid colorectal cancer.]]></description>
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		<title>Sunday benefit to help SPC Garza</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130308/NEWS/130309695/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Fri, 8 Mar 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyson Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I greatly appreciate everything everyone has done for me. The support I&#8217;ve been receiving means a lot to me and my family.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Recognition for Pink Glove Dance Video</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130303/NEWS/130229560/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Sun, 3 Mar 2013 8:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dona Rehome</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;We not only wanted to dance for breast cancer awareness. We wanted to celebrate the story of the breast cancer survivor, and our music video told that story. Thank you to our survivors and the community members for making our video so powerful and inspiring. It was an amazing show of support!&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Rare Disease Day is Thursday</title>
		<link>http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130228/NEWS/130229572/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true</link> 
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 8:55:30</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Feb. 28, 2013, patient organizations and other participants all over the world will go beyond borders for rare disorders, demonstrating solidarity by taking part in events to raise awareness and move forward policies in order to improve conditions for people living with rare diseases.]]></description>
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