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Kim Kruithoff passes away

Kim Gail Kruithoff, 52, of Sioux City passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at a Sioux City hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Graceland Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Del…

Latest News and Lab Reports

Sleep apnea may increase risk of pneumonia People with sleep apnea may be at higher risk of pneumonia than people without, says a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), with one's risk increasing according to…

Dr. Patty Pepper Passes Away

Dr. Patty Pepper passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse on Feb. 13, 2014. The cause of death was respiratory failure and pneumonia. She was 80 years of age and partially debilitated due to a stroke. Patty is…

Your Q & A with DR. ROACH

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had my prostate removed for prostate cancer in 2009 at age 70. I waited until now to start taking testosterone to feel better, because I was feeling very listless, with no sex drive. My cancer surgeon and…