Introduction to Take Charge, Not Chances
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The Take Charge, Not Chances Portfolio*

A Message from Ginny Brickley, Project Leader
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*Special Edition of Ventilator-Assisted Living with
Take Charge, Not Chances portfolio
(Winter, 2007, Vol. 21, No. 4)

Prepared by Funded by
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