Caregiver: Care For Thy Self
Are you caring for an aging parent or terminally-ill loved one? Have your emotional or physical needs gone by the wayside? Join us for this important discussion with Amy Downs, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Integrated Care Management at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Public Library, located at 1100 Kings Highway North. Come learn the importance of caring for yourself so that you CAN care for your loved one. To register, call 1-888-LOURDES (1-888-568-7337).
Caring for an Alzheimer's Patient?
 
Colorectal Cancer Lecture
In recognition of National Colorectal Awareness Month, the Cancer Program at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County will offer a FREE lecture and colorectal screening on Wednesday, March 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. David Ingis, M.D., a gastroenterologist on staff at Lourdes who specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, will discuss ways to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer as well as screening methods.
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MARCH 2007
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Five Disease-Fighting Foods Benefit Women
All food is not created equal. Certain “super foods” may offer disease-fighting benefits for women.
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Keep Your Doctor Informed to Avoid Drug Interactions
Nearly half of Americans take at least one prescription drug, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Plus, a growing number of individuals also take over-the-counter medications and herbal products. The result? Potential for unintended side effects or interactions that change the way the medications work.
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Mental Exercises Help Fight Memory Loss
Experts have discovered that there are specific mental strategies that can improve your ability to recall names, dates and other information.
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Shedding Pounds Cuts Men’s Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Many risk factors for prostate cancer — including an age of 50 or older, African-American race and family history — are beyond a man’s control. But new research suggests that lifestyle choices can cut the chances for the more aggressive types of this cancer.
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Stay Flexible and Prevent Injury with Stretching
Are your muscles stiff? Are you less flexible than you once were? Building a regular stretching routine can help reduce muscle stiffness and increase flexibility in joints.
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N.J. Hospitals' Fragile Finances a Cause for Critical Concern
Much like the 17 million patients they treat each year, New Jersey's 81 not-for-profit hospitals are ailing. Their condition, marked by falling operating margins, diminished cash reserves, increased debt, and for many the uncertainty of even keeping their doors open, is characterized by numerous troubling symptoms.
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