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The College of Notre Dame of Maryland’s board of trustees voted in May to change its designation to include the word ‘university.’

Question: My 72-year-old next door neighbor recently suffered a severe stroke. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation in a skilled nursing care facility. His wife told me the doctor believes the stroke was caused by high blood pressure. His wife said her husband did not go to the doctor’s office regularly. Although she encouraged him to at least go the doctor’s office for a yearly check up, he refused. They had no idea he had high blood pressure. I feel badly for my neighbors. As I continue to hope that my neighbor will recover from his stroke, I can’t help but think about how dangerous high blood pressure can be. I am a lot like my neighbor. I only go to the doctor’s office when I am sick and fortunately that is very rare. Do you have information about high blood pressure?

I must commend The Catholic Review for writing an article (May 6) on Dr. Sorra and her courageous decision to not distribute contraception to her patients. My husband and I are among many young Catholic couples who have been inspired and blessed by the teachings of John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” We were thrilled to find Sorra.