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  • Fannie's dream, 130 years later

    Posted on Apr 26, 2012

    In 1880, Fannie C. Paddock of Brooklyn, New York, was making ready to move to faraway Tacoma, Washington. Her husband, John Adams Paddock, was set to become the new Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Washington Territory. In addition to preparing their household for the long journey west, Fannie also took on another important task: raising funds to build Tacoma’s first hospital.

  • 7 Healthy Resolutions For Busy Women

    Posted on Dec 30, 2011

    If you're like some women, you may put other people's needs ahead of your own. Yet taking time for your health is worth it. Make 2012 the year you take charge of your health—starting with these seven healthy resolutions.

  • How To Manage Diabetes During The Holidays

    Posted on Dec 29, 2011

    The holidays are a tough time of year for anyone to stick with a healthy diet. For the estimated 24 million Americans with diabetes, it can be an even greater challenge.