Community Presentations for All
Lourdes Health System is continuing its popular FREE lecture series in October. Health experts will address a number of important medical topics in our ongoing mission to provide the community with health education and choices.
Here is the Schedule and List of Topics
 
Smoke-Free Campuses at Lourdes
The Lourdes Health System is one of the first area hospitals to become completely smoke-free, having done so on Monday, Oct. 2 The new smoke-free policy at both Our lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County is to ensure and sustain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, associates, volunteers and medical staff.
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OCTOBER 2006
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Women Can Learn More About Breast Cancer Risk Through Dad
Family history of breast cancer — on both your mother’s and your father’s side — is an important risk factor for the disease. Yet women often are not aware of breast cancer on their father’s side of the family. New findings point to the danger: This could leave both you and your doctor with an unclear picture of your risk and how to manage it.
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Fiber Could be Key to Weight Management
Research shows that normal-weight adults tend to eat more fiber, compared with their heavier peers. Discover ways you can work more fiber into your diet so you can reap its possible benefits.
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Key Strategies to Avoid Common Sports Injuries
Don’t let an injury keep you on the sidelines this fall. Learn how to avoid sprains, strains and pain.
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Allergists Offer Feeding Tips for Parents
According to the latest recommendations, parents can help prevent food allergies in their children by following some specific diet guidelines.
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Peripheral Arterial Disease Increases Heart Risks
Some people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are given a sign: pain in the calves, thighs or buttocks when they walk. Don’t just ignore this painful warning. It’s important to catch this disease early.
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Prevent or Reduce Your Tension Headaches at Work
It’s midday. You feel a dull, achy sensation on both sides of your head. The pain may even move down into your neck and shoulders. Great ... here comes another tension headache. But this scene doesn’t have to become a regular part of your work life.
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