Roper St. Francis Healthcare - Health Link - Your Health and Wellness Connection

AUGUST 2012

Start the School Year Off Right with Healthier Lunches

Have you gotten in the habit of packing less-than-healthy lunches for your kids? As the new school year starts, take a look at these nutritious, kid-pleasing options.
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Relaxation, Cutting Caffeine Can Help You Sleep

Is too much caffeine during the day causing your sleep problems at night? Maybe…or maybe not: Coffee and tea aren’t the only nighttime troublemakers.
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Women: More Reasons Sleep Is Essential to Your Health

If getting a good night’s sleep is considered a luxury in your book, it’s time to take action. Your tossing and turning may lead to more than just daytime exhaustion. Learn why solving your sleep problems may boost your health and happiness.
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Prevention Tactics Can Protect Red Allergy Eyes

The runny nose and sneezing caused by allergies are familiar to many people. But if these symptoms are often coupled with itchy, burning, watery eyes, it might signal an allergic eye disease--allergic conjunctivitis (AC). Discover how you can cool your red allergy eyes.
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Recipe of the Month

Recipe Image You want to eat healthier, but you love those good ole recipes passed down from generation to generation. From appetizers to desserts to good nutritional tips, each month a yummy recipe will be featured as our 'Recipe of the Month'. Each recipe has been modified for healthier eating and living.
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Pregnancy Celebration

We’re throwing a baby shower just for you! At the event, you will find lots of baby and pregnancy exhibits. You’ll also get an exclusive tour of the all-new Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital birthing suites. And of course, we’ll have the fabulous door prizes. Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital. For more information, call 402-CARE or
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Free Prostate Screenings

Roper St. Francis is hosting events and free prostate screenings throughout September, because early detection can save lives. Free Prostate Screenings Thursday, September 13, 5 - 7:30 p.m. at four RSFH locations. Burger Prostate Challenge Golf Tournament Thursday, September 20. Men’s Health Event on the USS Yorktown Thursday, September 27, 6 p.m. To register for any of these events call 402-CARE. To learn more,
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Pregnancy & Newborns

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