Heart Attack?
Knowing The Warning Signs Can Be A Lifesaver
It happens every 30 seconds somewhere in America. A man is going about the ordinary business of the day – eating breakfast or running errands. Everything is fine until he starts to experience pain and pressure in the center of his chest. He thinks it’s probably just heartburn, but the pain persists. Soon he’s having troub…
CEO Article: Here’s To A Healthy Heart
Almost all of us know someone who has had a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, more than 1.2 million Americans suffer a heart attack each year, and more than 40 percent of those are fatal. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can take action to decrease your risk of heart disease, and our hospital is here to help you every…
It’s Fun To Be Fit
Join Us On Saturday, September 24th For Family Health And Fitness Day
Children who get regular exercise are more likely to be healthy and less likely to be overweight. Unfortunately, our kids today are not getting enough physical activity, and the results are serious. Childhood obesity has more than tripled from 1980 to 2008. One in three children is now overweight or…
Why You Need A Family Doctor
Everybody wants good health. And just about everybody knows that a low fat diet and regular exercise play an important role in achieving that goal. But there’s another path to healthy living that many people forget: having a personal physician.
Building a long-term relationship with a physician offers many advantages. Your primary care provider will know your…
Seeing 20/20 About Your Children’s Eyesight
With September being Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, consider these sobering facts:
• 25% of children ages 5-17 have a vision problem, and yet …
• 79% have not visited an eye care provider in the past year and …
• 35% have never seen an eye care professional
Younger children are even less likely than teenagers to…
Don’t be EMBARRASSED to save your life
September Is National Prostate Cancer Month
How important is having a regular checkup when it comes to beating prostate cancer? Just ask Robert De Niro. The two-time Oscar winner was diagnosed in 2003 at age 60 with prostate cancer. Fortunately, because his condition was detected early, De Niro was able to beat the disease.
Other men have not…
We are proud to sponsor a FREE Teddy Bear Clinic
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Get your child started early on the road to better health. At our free Teddy Bear Clinic, children can bring their favorite teddy bear, doll or stuffed animal for a “checkup” and, in the process, learn how they can practice good health habits. It’s fun for kids and good for them, too.
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The Top 10 Ways to Get Your Family Healthy and Ready
The start of a new school year can be a stressful time for any family. The carefree days of summer are suddenly gone, replaced by a busier, more demanding schedule. But by planning ahead, you can make that first day, and the rest of the school year, more relaxed and less stressful for everyone. Here are our Top 10 Recommendations to …
A Message from the CEO: Swing Into Fall
It’s hard to believe that another summer is already coming to an end. Yellow school buses will soon be hitting the road just as our children start hitting the books again. Life can become a bit hectic this time of year for families with school-age children. To help them get off on the right foot, this edition of our newsletter features our Top 10…
We are proud to sponsor a FREE Teddy Bear Clinic Date
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Get your child started early on the road to better health. At our free Teddy Bear Clinic, children can bring their favorite teddy bear, doll or stuffed animal for a “checkup” and, in the process, learn how they can practice good health habits. It’s fun for kids and good for them, too.
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