* We are delighted to bring on staff our new office assistant, Ann Smith. Ann has seven years of experience in the medical field and comes to us with the highest recommendations.

* Dr. Laurie Starr will be on leave for the month of April.

* Dr. Fred Darrow has an article entitled "What is Obesity?" in this month's New England Journal of Medicine.

Events and Seminars

* A Healthy You: April 12-14

* My Aching Back: May 10-12

In this section, doctors from our practice will respond to your questions. For example:

Q: Why am I always tired?

A: Many Americans simply don't get enough sleep. If you are only getting five to six hours a night, you may tend to feel tired.