Article #1—CEO Message From The CEO School Days The beginning of the fall season is right around the corner, and the start of a new school semester is already upon us. It’s an exciting time of year, full of many changes. But with so much going on, it’s very easy to forget about the health …
Article #1—CEO Message A Message from the CEO Celebrating The Days of May All too often we tend to think of a hospital as simply a place where the sick or injured receive medical care. It is true that one of the most important missions of our hospital is to use the power of modern …
From The CEO CEO Name Hospital Name Welcome to the Summer 2008 issue of MyHealth. In this edition, we’re featuring stories to help you and your family prepare for the start of a new school year. I hope you find it helpful on many levels. Providing timely and useful healthcare information is just one of …
Article #2: A Heartfelt Message Rita Moreno’s Lifesaving Mission Is Preventing Heart Disease and Diabetes Rita Moreno first captured the heart of America in 1961 when she won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story. More than 50 years later, she’s still going strong, starring in the third season of …
Heartburn – Or Heart Attack? You’re feeling a burning sensation in your chest. Is it just a case of heartburn? Or the first signs of a serious heart attack? Answering those questions can be the difference between life and death. So how do you know? Heartburn Symptoms Heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. It …
We’re ALL Heart! How Main Street Hospital Is Fighting Heart Disease OK – let’s start with the bad news: More than one in three Americans have some form of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Now here’s the good news: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented! …
How to Kick Butts! Are you a smoker? Then you probably already know that tobacco kills. Each year, 392,000 Americans die from smoking-related diseases. That makes smoking the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Now if you’re thinking tobacco only causes lung cancer, think again. Smoking causes 30 percent of all heart …
Helping Mr. Sandman A good night’s sleep is important for good health. Unfortunately, an estimated 70 million Americans have a hard time falling or staying asleep. They suffer from a wide variety of sleep disorders – everything from snoring and sleep apnea to insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Lack of sleep contributes to chronic tiredness, …
Screen for Life – Your Life March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Over 50? It’s time to talk to your doctor about scheduling a regular screening for colorectal cancer. Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There are no symptoms for colorectal cancer …
Live it Out Here are 4 simple ways you can live heart-smart. And if you need some motivation, just remember: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke is preventable! 1) Eat Smart: Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans fats. Choose meat and poultry that is lean. Eat more fish. Cut down on salt. Include …
