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October 30th, 2026 3:40 a.m.   The Douglas County Board of Commissioners are conducting the lighting of the 43rd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree on Sunday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse. A county release said this year’s celebration will honor America’s 250th anniversary of independence and freedom,...

Medications can help older adults manage health conditions and maintain their independence. But taking the wrong pill, misunderstanding instructions, or accidentally repeating a dose can cause serious harm. A few everyday habits can help prevent medication mistakes and make it easier to recognize problems before they become emergencies. Start by[Read More...] The post Medication Safety: Small Steps Can Prevent Serious Harm appeared first on Rogue River Press.

A Place for Mom surveyed more than 1,000 adults ages 40 to 80 in June 2026 to understand how they picture later life, what they expect may change, and how much they’ve done to prepare. While most respondents wanted to remain in control of their lives as they age, this research reveals a consequential gap between The post Aging and independence: Survey highlights the gap between knowing and doing appeared first on KTVZ.

University life brings a degree of independence that extends well beyond choosing classes, managing deadlines and learning to live with roommates. For many students, it is also the first time they are largely responsible for deciding what to do when they become unwell. That can sound straightforward until a sore throat appears two days before... The post A Pharmacist’s Guide to Common Health Problems Students Should Know How to Manage appeared first on Daily Emerald.

By Brian Stelter, Andrew Kirell, CNN (CNN) — CNN’s new owner, David Ellison, says he supports CNN’s legal action against the Trump administration over White House access, and will not interfere in the news organization’s coverage. “We believe in editorial independence, and we will never interfere,” Ellison said, reiterating the reassurances he made while seeking The post David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence appeared first on KTVZ.