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Fall ExerciseFall Fitness Plan    

Crisp fall weather is made for physical activity - walking, running, biking, swimming are all fair game. They're excellent forms of aerobic exercise, which means they give the heart a good workout. Even when life is ultra-hectic, it's important to plan for exercise.

 

CLICK HERE TO START YOUR FALL FITNESS PLAN 

 

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Healthy Lung Month: 5 Tips To Breathe Easy

Like every other organ of your body, your lungs need attention too. Breathing is the most important means of survival and the lungs help us to do so. It is therefore extremely essential that we take proper care of them and prevent them from getting damaged.  This October, follow these 5 steps to keep your lungs healthy and strong.  

  

CLICK HERE FOR 5 EASY TIPS FOR HEALTHY LUNGS 

 

Concerned about your lung health? Set up an appointment with Memorial's pulmonary specialists by calling (401) 729-2635  

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBC

This year, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrating its 27th anniversary. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness of breast cancer issues, including early detection and encouraging women to take charge of their own breast health by practicing regular breast self-exams, scheduling annual mammograms, adhering to prescribed treatment and knowing the facts about recurrence.  

 

Have you had your annual mammogram? If not, ask your primary care provider to set up an appointment or CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PHYSICIANS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 


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Don't Forget to Get Your Flu Shot Flu Stop Sign
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly flu vaccine. Ample supplies of influenza vaccine are now available. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop an immune response. Get vaccinated now so that you will be protected when flu season begins. Influenza season usually begins in October and can last until May. 

Haven't been vaccinated yet?  Call your primary care physician to set up an appointment. 
Need a primary care physician?  Click here for an online listing or call 1-800-MHRI-DOC
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Alice Kim, MD (view full bio) a cardiologist at Memorial will be speaking about heart health.

Do You Have a Healthy Heart? Free Breakfast Lecture Series 

When: October 18th, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Where: Sayles Conference Center at Memorial Hospital, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

What: Join us for an informative lecture on how to avoid a heart attack, recognize symptoms and reduce your risk. The lecture will include: 

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program Information
  • Stroke Center / stroke facts
  • Free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings 

To register, call (401) 729-2459 or visit www.mhri.org/healthystart  

 

Next lecture: November 15th - New Hope for Chronic Heartburn Sufferers

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October 2011

Ask the expert  

Ask the Expert:

I'm confused about new recommendations about mammography. What do you recommend?  

  

With 
Sabrina Witherby, MD Hematologist/ Oncologist (view full bio) 
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Because outcomes are dependent on stage at diagnosis, if the tumor is found early by a screening mammogram, lives may be saved. When and how often women should have screening mammograms is confusing as different groups that we turn to for guidelines (recommendations) offer very different suggestions.

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Upcoming Events

 

October 19 

Breastfeeding Support Group 

 

November 9 

Free Diabetes Screening 

 

November 15 

Free Lecture: A New Hope for Chronic Heartburn Sufferers 

 

November 16  

You Are Not Alone: Cancer Support Group 

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Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 www.mhri.org (401) 729-2000

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