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I’m a Real Nurse; But I Don’t Play One on TV
Friday, March 9th, 2012
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
In a television minute I was transported from my real life as a school nurse into the television life of Nurse Jackie. Amidst the glamour
Good News in the Never-Ending Lice Battle
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
You know the routine: your child, or a child in the class, is sent home with lice. Thus begins the battle at school and home
Protecting Children with Peanut Allergies
Monday, January 9th, 2012
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
You might think a peanut-free environment is the best way to protect a child with peanut allergies. Think again. Research shows that a peanut-free classroom
Proper Footwear Can Avoid School Accidents
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
As a parent you want your child to put a best foot forward in school, but that can be at odds with today’s fashion tends.
Armed Against Asthma-Helping Your Child Breathe Easier
Friday, January 21st, 2011
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
Asthma is a dangerous and, in some cases, a life-threatening disease. If not controlled by proper medication, asthma may cause permanent irreversible changes to the
That Bump on the Head Could Be a Concussion
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
By Mary Ellen Ostrander With high school and college sports about to begin, young athletes may sustain injuries. While a broken bone, sprain, or cut
Advance Your Career on the Golf Course
Monday, July 5th, 2010
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
Do you dream about that perfect shot off the first tee or is being so exposed your personal Nightmare on Elm Street? According to Joan
Pesky Forms for the School Nurse Could Be a Life Saver
Sunday, August 16th, 2009
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
By Mary Ellen Ostrander Back to school for the kids often means endless paperwork for parents. There’s one for the front office, one for the
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