New and Improved Lourdes Web Site
In August, the new Lourdes Health System Web site premiered after being completely redesigned to provide improved access for Internet visitors to get information about Lourdes services, programs and health information. The site also includes some new features, like online giving and one-stop shopping in our Gift Shops.
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Give Blood Today and Save a Life
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County will host a blood drive on Monday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The drive will take place in the American Red Cross Donor Bus parked in the front parking lot of the medical center, located at 218A Sunset Road in Willingboro. Donors can sign up online. To schedule you donation, use sponsor code 4F80 and
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SEPTEMBER 2007
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Lourdes is Standing Up for SCHIP
A new poll released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that Americans support federal funding of state health insurance programs for vulnerable children. Sixty-three percent of respondents said they endorse expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $35 billion over five years. Will a bill to renew SCHIP go through? You can make that happen.
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Cut the Salt to Help Your Heart
As the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, heart disease is everyone’s concern. One often overlooked way to lower your risk? Cut down your intake of sodium. Find out where sodium lurks in your diet and how you can eat less.
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TLC Can Ease Four Common Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Fighting cancer can be rough on your body. But there are ways to combat treatment side effects, such as nausea and hair loss.
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Exercise Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Imagine having a disease for which there is no simple treatment. If you or someone you know has fibromyalgia, this nightmarish situation is a reality. But research says exercise offers new hope. Find out how staying fit can help relieve the symptoms of this condition.
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Research Sheds Light on Managing Menopause
Research shows that nearly 70 percent of women find the transition to menopause to be fairly smooth. Still, sometimes symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness can be troubling. Self-care measures are a woman's first line of defense. Simple strategies, including exercise and avoiding certain foods, often offer relief.
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