Safe Sitter Babysitting Course
Safe Sitters is a nationally known program designed for 11-13 year old adolescents. The purpose is to increase the availability of young adolescent babysitters who can provide safe, nuturing care for a child and who can respond appropiately to medical emergencies. The long-term goal is to prepare young people for their future role as parents. This two-part course will be held at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County on Thursday, Feb. 2 & Friday, Feb. 3. For more information or to register, please call (609) 835-5813. To learn more about Safe Sitter,
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Want to Serve Your Community?
Volunteering for the Lourdes Health System and its various outreach programs can be fullfilling AND can be healthy for you, too! If you are searching for a meaningful way to serve others, please call either of the Volunteer Services Departments at (856) 757-3784 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, or (609) 835-3045 at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County.
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JANUARY 2006
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Get the Latest Facts on Bird Flu
Concerned by what you’ve heard about bird flu and not sure if it affects you? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have outlined the important information regarding this virus.
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Winter Safety Tips for Those With Cardiac Disease
While the winter weather of 2006 has been fairly mild so far in the East, we all know that heavy snow is always a threat. Some still don’t realize risk that shoveling snow and cold can pose to someone with heart disease. Don’t take chances!
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You Don't Have to Be Afraid of Your MRI
Climbing onto a stretcher and sliding into a narrow tunnel for an MRI can be scary enough for some people. You shouldn't have to worry about getting injured during the process.
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Planning Can Help Bolster Your Willpower
If you keep trying to lose weight or quit smoking, you’re not alone. Research has found that successfully changing a habit usually requires at least five initial unsuccessful efforts. The good news: You can strengthen your willpower, which some experts consider a renewable personal energy resource.
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Modifying Diet May Control Asthma in Women
Is asthma controlling your life? Eating a healthy diet and avoiding foods you may be allergic to could help keep your lungs strong and control asthma.
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