4th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium
Lourdes Health System invites you to a special, FREE community symposium on breast cancer. Listen to experts from Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County discuss breast cancer prevention, early detection and new, minimally invasive diagnostic procedures, less invasive surgical techniques in treating breast cancer and non-surgical techniques for treating breast cancer. The Symposium will be held on Thursday, September 29 with 6:00 PM registration and displays, followed by 7:00 to 9:00 PM presentations and discussions. The seminar will be held at the Regency Palace in Mt. Laurel. The program is FREE, but space is limited. To register, call 1-888-LOURDES.

 
Hurricane Katrina Relief
As we have all seen, Hurricane Katrina is a disaster of catastrophic proportions. Lourdes Health System and Catholic Health East has an opportunity to demonstrate our Core Values of Community and Commitment To Those In Need …by soliciting and directing monetary donations to the general relief effort underway throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The greatest need is to provide financial support to those organizations that are well organized and experienced in providing relief in massive disaster situations. The organizations that best fit this description are the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities. Won't you please help?
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SEPTEMBER 2005
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Hypertension Shortens Life Span
Want to live longer? Then don’t let high blood pressure erase a few years off your life. A new study emphasizes the importance of preventing and controlling this serious condition.
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Two Common Nutrients May Defuse PMS Symptoms
Four servings of dairy a day can help you build strong bones. If you’re a woman, it also may help to prevent premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Learn more about what makes calcium and vitamin D potential PMS fighters and the foods that have this nutrient combination.
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Humor May Help Healing
Had a good belly laugh lately? Some researchers think humor may keep you from getting sick or even speed the healing process.
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"Meaty" Diets Can Be a Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer
If you’ve been lightening up your plate with less meat, congratulations—your efforts may help you avoid a common cancer. Get the juicy details of the latest research here.
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Many Childhood Sports Injuries Are Preventable
Childhood sports injuries are a legitimate worry. Experts say many young athletes suffer sprains, fractures, cuts and scrapes, open wounds, and head injuries. Safety measures make a dramatic difference in preventing childhood sports injuries. What steps can you take to keep your little athlete safe?
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Alcoholism: Family History Can Increase Risk by 60%
A glass of wine with dinner. A toast to celebrate a special event. A night on the town with friends. Lots of people enjoy an occasional drink. But at what point does social drinking become something more? There are two types of drinking problems--alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. Although they share warning signs, there are ways to tell what kind of drinking problem a loved one may have.
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