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One year later, Copeland looks ahead to busy summer

Aimee Copeland received new bionic hands on Monday, the first step in what shapes up to be a busy summer. Copeland is expected to do more research on kids who are amputees, and start a second graduate degree program in August.

Prevalence of food, skin allergies rises with income

This week is Food Allergy Week and the CDC released a study that said the prevalence of food allergies rises with income.

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Gwinnett Relay raises $1.5 million so far

The Gwinnett Relay for Life organization has announced its fundraising total thus far following its event on Friday. Online donations continue through August.

G-Braves to honor two Barrow County boys

The Gwinnett Braves are scheduled to honor Tripp Halstead with a benefit night on June 22.

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Journey begins with hard work, rewards for new moms

A look at the life on new mothers on Mother's Day.

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Thousands show up for Relay for Life

More than 260 teams and about 12,000 people descended on the Gwinett Fairgrounds on Friday to celebrate the annual fundraising event in the fight against cancer.

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Thousands expected for annual Relay event

Gwinnett's Relay for Life event is scheduled for Friday night at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. The opening ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and the event also includes a survivor's lap, luminaria ceremony and closing ceremony.

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GMC announces new office of research

Gwinnett Medical Center on Wednesday announced the creation of an Office of Research that will support sponsored research for internal departments at the hospitals in Duluth and Lawrenceville.

Marrow drive Friday at Peachtree Ridge

Peachtree Ridge High School will host a marrow drive on Friday for a woman battling a rare blood cancer. Organizers are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 55 to perform a cheek swab.

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Eastside launches public display effort of ER wait times

Eastside Medical Center in Snellville has launched a billboard and other public displays of its emergency room wait times. The hospital plans to launch a second billboard soon to help the "time-pressed consumer."

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Unique events bring camaraderie to Relay fundraising

The teams at or near the top of the fundraising list in the Gwinnett County Relay for Life competition use unique and varied examples of events to generate more donations. They range from tricycle races, to pancake breakasts, talent shows and even a neon "reverse" prom.

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Tripp Halstead honored at Disney on Ice event

Before Disney on Ice presents "Worlds of Fantasy" show, kids come out to meet Lightning McQueen and sign a card for injured toddler Tripp Halstead.

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Lilburn physical therapist earns merit award

A Lilburn physical therapist in April received an award from the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.

Railway Museum to offer free allergy testing

The Southeastern Railway Museum will offer free allergy testing on Saturday, with help from the Atlanta Physicians Group.

Bacterial infections reported at Lilburn clinic

County health department confirms it is probing one lab-confirmed case

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