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Death, dying & grief
Death, dying & grief: It can be sudden; it may be prolonged. The death process encompasses us all eventually. But whether it is you, or someone close to you, it can wear heavily. Here are steps to help you face the situation and get through the steps of grief that result from dying and death.

Midwest City mom turns loss into legacy after her infant son dies

Life | Wed, Oct 21, 2009 | Comments Comment on this article1

Twenty-two weeks into her pregnancy, Stephanie Stewart learned the son she was carrying would not survive once he was born. Supporting Oklahoma moms of stillborn ‘angels’

Oklahoma mom hopes to help others with grief

News | Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Christina Andrews said she will try to stay one night this week at her apartment, but she will cry a lot. She has returned there only briefly since her son, Gavin, 8, died there last week

Grace Hospice Anniversary

Tue, Oct 6, 2009 | Comments Comment on this article0

Grace Hospice of Northeastern Oklahoma is planning a special Open House to mark its 10th Anniversary serving the community in Northeastern Oklahoma.

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Ex-Air Force nurse acquitted of killing patients Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 02:22 PM | Comments Comment on this article0
Trial begins for ex-Air Force nurse in 3 deaths Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 07:58 AM | Comments Comment on this article0
Trial delayed for former nurse charged in killings Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 04:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Attorneys for a former Air Force nurse charged with killing three elderly patients by giving them lethal doses of medication say it would be negligent to undertreat pain for...
Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 09:48 AM | Comments Comment on this article0
Pregnant Oklahoma City victims shot to death, officials say Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Two of the four victims left in a burning southwest Oklahoma City house Monday were pregnant women who had been shot to death, according to the state medical examiner’s office. Dead are...
Author says people draw on reserves of resilience while grieving for loved ones Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 For former "The Biggest Loser: Second Chances” contestant Abby Rike, recovering from the loss of her family was a long, painful process. And she may never completely heal. But humans...
‘Biggest Loser’ frees grieving contestant Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 Like most of "The Biggest Loser: Second Chances” contestants, Abby Rike’s stint on the show was a "before and after” story. But for Rike, it was less about her body...
Hospice provides comfort, dignity for clients Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 03:01 AM | Comments Comment on this article0
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NH committee votes against assisted suicide bill Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 09:59 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bill to legalize assisted suicide in New Hampshire lost key backing Tuesday from a legislative committee when both supporters and opponents joined forces to reject it....
Calm Waters puts focus on holidays Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 Calm Waters is hosting a free one-night support group gathering for families facing the holiday season after experiencing the death of a loved one. The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m....
The state at 2 a.m. Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 01:51 PM | Comments Comment on this article0
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Recommendation planned on NH assisted suicide bill Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 07:38 AM | Comments Comment on this article0
Murder case a glimpse into stresses of caretaking Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 02:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0
Heat deal Nuggets 1st loss of year, 96-88 Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 09:11 PM | Comments Comment on this article0 MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Miami Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night. Mario Chalmers scored 16...
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US casualties Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 The U.S. Department of the Defense has announced the following deaths in the war on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan: • Army Spc. Eric N. Lembke, 25, Tampa, Fla., died when his vehicle was...
Slain NJ priest remembered as a comforter of sick Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 04:31 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 CHATHAM, N.J. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest slain a week ago in a brutal attack was remembered Friday as a man with a special gift for comforting the sick and dying. Mourners filled St....
AP Top News at 12:56 a.m. EDT Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 04:19 PM | Comments Comment on this article0 WASHINGTON (AP) — Cheered by President Barack Obama, House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation Thursday to extend health care to tens of millions who lack coverage, impose sweeping new...
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