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Kelly Franson: Taking a look back at my brain tumor

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 1:35pm

Kelly Franson: Taking a look back at my brain tumor

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It was April 1, 2010 when I was told I had a brain tumor. Yes, on April Fool's Day.

I knew the doctor wasn't joking, but I remember thinking maybe, just maybe, he had made a mistake—wrong exam room, wrong patient, wrong MRI. But then he showed me the scan.

I'm no doctor, but I could clearly see the grape-sized tumor. I also recognized my nose. It was my profile, so it must also be my brain. And my brain tumor.

Fast forward two years, and having once had a brain tumor is something that rarely crosses my mind, no pun intended.

I was lucky. My tumor was "the best kind of brain tumor" to have.

It was found before it caused big problems. It was in a location that made it fairly easy for a neurosurgeon to remove.

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Frye Regional Medical Center Recognized as Fit-Friendly Company

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Friday, March 23rd, 9:38 am

Frye Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.

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‘Dads Announce Official Team Hospital

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Wednesday, March 21st, 2:31 pm

The Hickory Crawdads, South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Texas Rangers, are excited to welcome Frye Regional Medical Center as the Official Hospital of the Crawdads. Frye will serve as the official team hospital from the 2012 season through the 2014 campaign.

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6-year-old dies from flu, becomes first NC flu death

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Monday, February 20th, 2012, 2:07pm

6-year-old dies from flu, becomes first NC flu death

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina health officials say a six-year-old is the state's first death from the flu this season.

The state Department of Health and Human Services has recorded no other flu deaths since the infection season began in October. North Carolina's flu death toll by the same time last year was 14.
State health officials say the six-year old died more than two weeks ago of complications from an influenza infection. Officials won't name the child's hometown, county or even gender to protect the family's privacy.

The child was at risk for complications from the flu because of other medical conditions.

State Health Director Dr. Laura Gerald says the death is a reminder that flu is a serious illness and can be devastating to people at any age.

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Suffering allergy symptoms a little early?

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 4:58pm

Suffering allergy symptoms a little early?

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) - It may not be spring, but the warm weather has triggered allergy symptoms for many in our area, just ask Susan Ballard what her 11 year old daughter is going through.

"My daughter has climate variant asthma, "Ballard told WBTV. "When there's a variance in the weather she deals with a lot of coughing, especially when she's outside playing, jumping on the trampoline, playing softball things of that nature."

Lots of folks are dealing with now, and for many, it's a few weeks ahead of schedule.

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Go red for women on National Wear Red Day

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 12:34pm

Go red for women on National Wear Red Day

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Heart disease is the number one cause of death for woman, and you can help build awareness and inspire action to the issue just by wearing red every first Friday in February.

February 3 is National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women. The AHA says heart disease takes the life of one in three women each year, that's about one woman every minute.

According to the American Heart Association, research shows that women who Go Red are more likely to make healthier choices.

Choices like losing weight, increasing exercise, changing diets, checking their cholesterol and talking to their doctors.

For more information on how you can help support the cause to build awareness, visit www.goredforwomen.org.

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National Wear Red Day is February 3rd

Submitted by Susan H.

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 5:21pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Go Red For Women is asking women to take action by participating in this year’s National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3rd. Women can wear red in support of the cause, learn more about their personal risk of heart disease, and register for a free red dress pin at GoRedForWomen.org or get involved with local events and the upcoming Go Red For Women luncheon on May 10, 2012.

For more information, please click HERE or call 704.208.5514.

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