Women and Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of American women? Why is that and what can women do about it? Please join us for this FREE Community Seminar with Lisa Lichtman, D.O., Department of Family Medicine at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. You can also have your cholesterol and glucose screened as well, at no extra charge! The lecture will be Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m., at the Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road in Marlton. Space is limited, so call now to register! 1-888-LOURDES (1-888-568-7337).
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The Doctor Show
Lourdes Health System's new radio program that will continue on Sunday, April 15. The program airs monthly on Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m. on WPHT 1210 A.M. – "The Big Talker." The program will feature Lourdes physicians in a live, call-in format featuring informative, engaging discussion, interviews and listener calls on health and wellness issues of concern to you. This month's show will address organ tranplant: what's true and what's not. Be sure to tune in!
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APRIL 2007
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Let's Get America Covered! Cover the Uninsured Week 2007
If you have no medical insurance, you are not alone. In the United States, nearly 46 million people have no health coverage, including eight million children. Many uninsured Americans work hard, but still can't afford coverage. In fact, eight out of 10 of them are in working families. The good news is that there are many sources of information to find heath insurance. Read on for more information.
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Ovarian Cancer Update: Symptom Checklist Helps Spot Women at Risk
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because experts have believed that symptoms don’t develop until the disease reaches an advanced stage. But recent research suggests that the condition may be detectable earlier than previously realized. A new symptom checklist could help you and your doctor discover early warning signs.
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Parental Rules Can Keep Young Drivers Safe
Each year, motor vehicle crashes kill 5,500 teen drivers and passengers. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers parents strategies for keeping their young drivers safe.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Swimming in Health Benefits
Even if nutrition is all Greek to you, you should know about omega-3 fatty acids. These healthful fats offer a variety of benefits, from protecting your heart to easing rheumatoid arthritis.
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Older Adults: Give Your Doctor a "Whole Health" Picture
From acupuncture to yoga, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming more popular among Americans of all ages. However, a new survey found that more than 70 percent of older adults who use CAM don’t tell their doctors.
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