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46 | April • 2014 ExpressCare can treat minor illnesses and injuries, such as: • Fever, earache, sore throat • Flu-like symptoms, colds and upper respiratory infections • Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea • Simple or suspected bone fractures • Strains and sprains • Cuts that may need stitches • Rashes and minor allergic reactions • Painful or burning urination Of course, when in doubt about the seriousness of an illness or injury, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency department. CAPE FEAR VALLEY EXPRESSCARE 1638 OWEN DRIVE Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the Melrose Road entrance 7 days a week: 11 am - 9 pm (910) 615-4372 HIGHSMITH-RAINEY EXPRESSCARE 150 ROBESON STREET Downtown Fayetteville 7 days a week: 7 am - 11 pm (910) 615-1220 HEALTH PAVILION NORTH EXPRESSCARE 6387 RAMSEY STREET Ramsey Street & Andrews Road 7 days a week: 9 am - 7 pm (910) 615-3879 EXPRESSCARE 4 convenient locations : open 7 days a week e x p r e s s c a r e feel better faster. NOW OPEN! CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE EXPRESSCARE 300 medical pavilion drive Cape Fear Valley Hoke Healthcare Campus at U.S. 401 and Johnson Mill Road 7 days a week: 9 am - 7 pm (910) 904-8020 the cold and impersonal white plastic bag of pamphlets. Fighters need more – comfort, understanding and hope. Aer discussing her feelings with a friend, Shannon Rasmussen, they founded Warrior Angels, a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, which collects, compiles and distributes "Comfort Bags" to all patients diag- nosed with breast cancer at Womack Army Medical Center. Markedly more comforting than the white bag that plagued Kris so, she and Shannon fundraise tirelessly to distribute this useful toolkit. In the bag, patients will find access to credi- ble resources, a signature Warrior An- gels pink camouflage scrub cap, water bottle, lip-gloss, journal and compre- hensive list of questions to ask a doc- tor. "All the things I wish I knew and wish I had," said Kris. Ultimately, they want to send a message to newly diag- nosed women that they are not alone. Kris describes her diagnosis as "humbling." Like many military spouses, she was exceedingly inde- pendent and never wanted to burden anyone, but she said, "You have to ask for help. You can't do it alone." In both her quest of recovery and founding a non-profit, her hope for www.facebook.com/cityviewnc Stay connected by liking cityView on Facebook Up to date information on events and Seen at the Scene photos posted daily!

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