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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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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...
It's alive! End-of-life counseling in health bill Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 02:03 PM | Comments Comment on this article0 WASHINGTON (AP) — It's alive. The Medicare end-of-life planning provision that 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said was tantamount to 'death panels' for seniors is staying...
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