LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Nurses and doctors will literally be given a ‘red flag’ the next time you are admitted into Lake Regional Health Systems if you have allergies to certain medications. The red flag is a red bracelet.

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What are the acute complications of diabetes?

1. Severely elevated blood sugar levels due to an actual lack of insulin or a relative deficiency of insulin.

2. Abnormally low blood sugar levels due to too much insulin or other glucose-lowering medications.

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MONROEVILLE, Pa. — An elderly Monroeville man is safe at home after spending the night outdoors.

Robert Henline, 83, was reported missing early Monday morning.

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2007 will be remembered as a year of advancements at the Ross. In every department of the hospital, there have been program enhancements and innovations that are improving patient care in our community.

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It may not appear much but this simple yellow wrist band is at the forefront of providing the best care available to sufferers of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston, has issued the bands to dementia patients so that nurses can quickly and easily assess their special needs.

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