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 May 2011 
In This Issue
National Donate Life Month
The Secret to Long Life
8 Ways to Make Shots Easier for Kids
Recipe of the Month

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March For Babies

On May 7, staff at Austin Immediate Care will participate in the March for Babies.  To date, we have collected more than $500 from staff and patients!
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To better serve our patients, Austin Immediate Care is opening earlier. Hours at all locations are now:

 

Monday-Friday:  9 am-9 pm

 

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National Women's Health Week

May 8-14 marks National Women's Health Week, an effort to raise awareness and generate support for women to live healthier and longer lives. 

 

How you can celebrate

The Fountain of Youth?

The keys to a long life may not be what most people expect, as a new study suggests that individuals who spend long hours working hard at their jobs are no more likely than those who relax to live to a ripe old age.  

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Source:

The Exigence Group

8 Ways to Make Shots Easier for Kids

Vaccines protect children from dangerous germs. Still, that's little comfort when it's time to get the jab. The good news is that there are ways to ease the pain-or fear of pain, which is the bigger problem.

 

"In reality, shots don't 'hurt' that much," says Herschel Lessin, MD, pediatrician at the Children's Medical Group in Poughkeepsie, NY. "It's the suffering brought on by the phobia of needles that bring on the pain."

 

Here are some surprisingly simple strategies that can make your doctor's visit smooth sailing.

 

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Source: Health.com

Healthy Recipe of the Month- Turkey Burger

With mango chutney and a grilled red onion flavor, this quick turkey burger is sure to please! 

INGREDIENTS 

  • 16- to 20-inch-long baguette, preferably whole-grain
  • 1 large red onion, cut into
  • 1/4-inch-thick rounds, divided
  • 1pound 93%-lean ground turkey
  • 4 tablespoons mango chutney (see tips), divided 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
    Full Recipe... 

Source:Eating Well

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