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This section is in honor of Jim Hines "The Rusty Curmudgeon" who spent countless volunteered hours working on Iron Disorders Institute's newsletter. Jim's also contributed to the articles section of this website as well as other IDI publications.

  • Iron Balance From Conception to Birth

    • Hoosiers with Hemochromatosis: Indiana Can Use Your Blood
    • July HemochromatosisAwareness; Family Reunion Opportunities
    • Cancer Patients Manage Iron Deficiency
    • Our Canadian Alliance Launches New Website

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  • Western Regional Hemochromatosis Conference— April 3-4, 2009: Reno, Nevada

    In this Issue:

    • Western Regional Conference
    • Disparities in Transfused Patients
    • Iron’s role in neurotoxicity
    • Double Red Cell Apheresis (DRCA) : Iron Reduction Solution for HHC patient
    • Misinformed, Misunderstood

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  • Puget Sound Blood Center Welcomes Hemochromatosis Patients....

    In this Issue:

    • Puget Sound Blood Center Welcomes Hemochromatosis Patients
    • Highlights of Activities for National July Hemochromatosis Awareness and Screening Month
    • Are Children being exposed to harmful levels of iron
    • "My Iron Story": Jim Koster
    • Antioxidants: Why your choice could do more damage than good
    • Personalized Medicine

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  • Great news for patients!

    In this issue:

    • Iron-Out-of-Balance™ and Metabolic
    • Syndrome
    • Misunderstood-Misinformed
    • Infection
    • Update on Minority Health: Plans
    • for 2009
    • Miracle Babies

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  • Highlights:Midwest Regional Hemochromatosis Conference

    In this Issue:

    • "My life with Anemia": Vashti Ray
    • "My Journey into the world of Hemochromatosis": Jane O'Brien
    • Benefits of acupuncture for pain relief: Dr. Ben Zappin
    • Excess Iron Contributes to Bone & Joint Disease
    • Highlights: Midwest Regional Hemochromatosis Conference
    • Awards for outstanding effort in Ohio community

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  • Board member John L Beard, Ph.D. Dies— February 2009

    In this Issue:

    • GGT
    • Misunderstood-Misinformed
    • Cyberchondria
    • Iron Sufficient,Deficient or Excessive
    • Men' Health: Wyoming man tells his story

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  • FDA Variance a thing of the past?

    In this issue:


    • The Rusty Curmudgeon Reitres as Editor of IDI's newsletter
    • Chairman of the Boards
    • Copper and Iron
    • The Precious Gamble Story
    • ESPN's 2007 Miss Bikini winner raises funds for IDI's Hemochromatosis awareness program
    • DHHS seed money helps IDI form a South Carolina Minority Health Advisory Council
    • 40th PGA Golf Champion overcomes health challenges

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  • Hemochromatosis Patients Banned From Giving Blood

    In This Issue:

    • Jim Dyer - Hemochromatosis Patient Banned From Giving Blood
    • The Genetic Counseling Corner
    • Hemochromatosis, Melvin Conrad
    • IBS and the Iron Connection with Leslie Johnston D.M.V
    • Recipe Tips For Hemochromatosis and Iron Deficiency Anemia

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  • Congressional Briefing Hears From IDI

    In This Issue:

    • Hemochromatosis Health Fair
    • The Genetic Counseling Corner--Lisa Kessler
    • Staff and Volunteer Profiles -- Marilyn Baker & Isabelle Bedell
    • BOD Meets
    • NASH & HHC -- Dan Wilson
    • Iron Awareness in Cordele, GA
    • Shavings and Filings
    • Minority Health Issues Update

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  • Iron & Diabetes: An Overview

    In This Issue:

    • Iron Patients - Their Own Stories SCA - Claudette Goulbourne
    • The Genetic Counseling Corner
    • Staff & Volunteer Profiles: Cheryl Mellan & Jim Hines Iron Patients - Their Own Stores: 5 Links to Diabetes
    • Our Rising Investigator: Hereditary Hemochromatosis - Sierra Randall
    • Diabetes: idInsight Reprint: Shaving and Filings, Minority Health Issue Update: Sheila Dogan

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  • Iron Disorders Institute Attends ASH Conference

    In This Issue:

    • IDI Attends ASH Conference
    • The Genetic Counseling Corner--Lisa Kessler
    • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
    • Staff and Volunteer Profiles: Sheila Dogan, Darlene Mitchiner, Joe Wills
    • Raising Hemochromatosis Awareness Creatively: Wendy Huhn
    • IDI Boards: An Insight Highlights
    • Sickle Cell Disease FAQ
    • 2007 Iron-Related Event Calendar
    • The Rusty Curmudgeon: Speaking Out

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  • Iron Awareness for Menopausal or Non-Menstruating Women

    In This Issue:

    • Iron Awareness for Menopausal or Non-Menstruating Women
    • The Genetic Counseling Corner
    • I Am A Famous Person Who Died of HH
    • Column: The Rusty Curmudgeon
    • Iron Disorders Institute National Headquarters Staff and Volunteers
    • Anna Marie's Legacy--The Jim Hines StoryDear Loved One: A Letter About Hemochromatosis

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  • Iron Disorders Institute Tours the Mary Gooley Hemophilia Center

    In This Issue:

    • Working Together--Genetics
    • A Volunteer and Friend Remembered: Jason Clark Iron Patients, Their Own Stories: Brendan Gallagher
    • In Their Own Words: The Margaret Kennedy Story
    • Letters To The Editor
    • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
    • The Changing of the Tides: A Chiropractic View on Iron, Bonnie Hayes, D.C.
    • Touring Mary Gooley Hemophilia Center
    • Iron Related Non-Profit Health Organizations
    • The Rusty Curmudgeon: Jim Hines
    • Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management of HHC: Cheryl Mellan

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  • A Tribute To idIntouch's Unsung Volunteers

    In This Issue:

    • Iron Loading Anemia G6PD Deficiency--Art Callahan
    • How To Start A Support Group--Mardi Brick
    • Begin A Support Group Sample Letters--Mardi Brick
    • Column: The Rusty Curmudgeon
    • HHC & Gallbladder: Sticking It Out In The South--Joe Brinkley
    • International News: Irish Hemochromatosis Assocation

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  • July is National Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness Month

    In This Issue:

    • Hemochromatosis Awareness and Screening Month
    • July Awareness Activity in Cordele, GA
    • Iron Disorders Institute's 2006 Awards
    • Kate Walker--Adolescent Hemochromatosis
    • Iron USA 2006 Pictorial
    • Iron USA Highlights
    • 100-Mile Club Debut

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  • Family-Based Detection For Hemochromatosis

    In This Issue:

    • Donna Marie O'Donnell: Sideroblastic Anemia and Hemochromatosis
    • The Randall Family's Journey With Hemochromatosis
    • Iron Disorders Institute Honor Roll
    • Column: The Rusty Curmudgeon
    • Phyllis' Story: The Cart Before The Horse
    • The Heart and Soul of Iron Disorders Institute
    • Aran is going to "DO IT AGAIN!"2006 Iron Related Event Calendar Liver and Tissue Measurement Methodologies
    • Contacting IDI

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  • February Is National American Heart Month

    In This Issue:

    • Iron Patients: Ralph and Sylvia Ross
    • Jason's Gift--A Christmas Story
    • Bacteria, Viruses, and Iron
    • Raising Awareness about Iron-Out-of-Balance
    • Column: The Rusty Curmudgeon
    • The Phantom Itch
    • Sky Diving Trustee
    • Marathon Des Sables Beckons
    • Contacting ID
    • 10 FAQ's and Requests of 2005

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