How to Prevent Your Stroke
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Lourdes Regional Rehabilitation Center and Stroke Awareness Month, Lourdes Health System presents J. David Spence, M.D., Professor of Neurology and Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario, Director of the Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre at the Robarts Research Institute in London, Canada and author of "How to Prevent Your Stroke" on Friday, May 11. This FREE event will take place at the Crowne Plaza (formerly the Hilton), Route 70 and Cuthbert Boulevard in Cherry Hill and begins at 11 a.m. with registration, educational exhibits and buffet lunch. At 11:30 a.m., the presentation will begin, followed by discussion period and book signing. Dr. Spence's book will be available for purchase as well. To register, please call 1-888-LOURDES (568-7337).
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Lourdes Serving the Uninsured
Lourdes Health System serves thousands of the underprivileged and underinsured every year. That's one of the focuses of our Mission. Regrettably, the current charity care reimbursement system for this service is woefully inequitable and ignores the mission of most Catholic hospitals. Clearly, Lourdes is being treated unfairly under the current system.
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MAY 2007
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Put the Brakes on Excess Sun Exposure
If you’re like many Americans, you are unknowingly exposed to the damaging rays of the sun every day. Find out where you might be getting these rays and learn how to protect yourself.
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Revised Guidelines Promote a Lifetime of Heart Health for Women
Many women know that exercising and eating right are key to long-term heart health. But with so many diet and exercise plans available, it can be difficult to know how to start. New guidelines help women cut through the confusion and take control of their health.
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Catch Some ZZZs and Boost Your Health
There’s a reason why your body recoils when your morning alarm clock goes off — you need more sleep. Falling short of your beauty sleep quota can lead to obesity, heart disease or diabetes.
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There's Much You Can Do to Prevent Back Pain
Low back pain is rarely serious, but the discomfort can range from mild to nearly immobilizing. Stress management and regular aerobic activity are among the strategies that can help keep you pain-free. Try the Cat Curl, which zeroes in on back and abdominal muscles.
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Separate Fact from Fiction to See How to Keep Eyes Safe
Your eyes are your window to the world. But caring for your peepers may not be the first health concern on your list. Luckily, taking just a few precautions can help protect your eyes.
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Survey Says Uncontrolled Asthma More Common than Thought
Although asthma can’t be cured, its symptoms don’t have to be a fact of life. If asthma symptoms have been disrupting your life, discover how you can identify symptoms of uncontrolled asthma and what to do about them.
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