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Inside This Issue
MAY 2012
| Adults Need Vaccines,
Too |
Vaccinations aren't just for kids. More than 40,000 American adults die each
year from diseases that could be prevented with a routine
immunization. Find out what shots you need and get ready to roll up your
sleeve.
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| Make Sense of Your Cholesterol |
Do you know the difference between
HDL and LDL? If you're one of the 34 million American adults with
high cholesterol, it's important to know the good, the bad and
what you can do to control this leading risk factor for heart
disease.
[learn
more...] |
| Light
Smoking, Heavy Consequences |
Think smoking only a few
cigarettes a day or just at parties is OK for you? Think again. A growing
number of studies are showing that light or intermittent
smoking—less than half a pack a day—is just as harmful as heavy
smoking. Learn why it's best to kick the habit.
[learn more...] |
| Are Yearly Pap Tests a
Thing of the Past? |
Your birthday, the holiday season, tax
day—there are some things that come around once every year. For many
women, Pap tests for cervical cancer may soon be struck from that
list. New guidelines say that they’re not needed as often as
doctors once thought. Learn more about the changes so you can
choose the schedule that’s right for you.
[learn more...] |
| The Case for Wholistic
Medicine |
Growing numbers of Americans are using complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM), from acupuncture to herbal supplements.
Your doctor, however, may not be so accepting of nontraditional
therapies. Learn the ins and outs of CAM and how to get you and your
doctor on the same healing path.
[learn
more...] |
| Recipe: Mandarin Stir-Fry Beef
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Bring
some Asian flavors to the dinner table with this easy and delicious
dish.
[learn
more...] |
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| Franklin Cardiovascular
Joins Lourdes |
Lourdes Health
System is pleased to welcome our newest partner in cardiac care,
Franklin Cardiovascular, the practice of Nicholas DePace, MD,
FACC. With offices in South Philadelphia, Cherry Hill and Sewell, Dr.
DePace brings more than 30 years of excellence in cardiac care to
Lourdes.
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| Who is Your Guardian Angel? |
Every day, we receive e-mails from grateful patients for the
quality, compassionate care they received at Lourdes. Now, you can
honor a Lourdes caregiver who made a difference in your care through
the new Guardian Angel program. Guardian Angels will receive
special recognition from the Lourdes Health Foundation and their peers.
All funds raised will benefit hospital programs. To learn more,
send an e-mail to maksinc@lourdesnet.org or call 856-705-1372.
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