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Fall TipsJust in Time For Winter

7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System    

You've got enough going on in your life without worrying about the strength of your immune system. Your time is valuable, you don't have extra hours or days to spend in bed nursing your latest illness. Your immune system is like a machine. It can get worn down, stop functioning as efficiently and become less effective. On the flip side, there are proven things you can do to tune up your immune system and get it working as effectively as possible. 

 

Click here to learn about seven great immune boosting techniques   

that may help you maintain your health this winter    

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National Diabetes Awareness Month
Currently there are 26 million children and adults in America living with diabetes and another 79 million at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease. If it isn't managed, it can damage many parts of the body.
 
But there is good news, diabetes complications can be prevented by properly managing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating healthy, being physically active and quitting smoking also can help lower the risk of diabetes complications.
 
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PediatricPediatric Physical, Occupational
and Speech Therapy
Did you know that Memorial has pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy services? Children receive care in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere in the Pediatric Therapy Services program at Notre Dame Ambulatory Center.  You can be confident in the wide range of specialized physical, occupational and speech services available for children.

To set up an appointment call (401) 726-1800 ext. 3211  or to learn more click here 
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Recent Accreditations at Memorial
The Cancer Center has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) certification program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This program provides a three-year certificate for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet the highest standards for quality cancer care.
 
The Sleep Center of Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island has received a five-year program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The AASM accreditation is the gold standard by which the medical community and the public can evaluate sleep medicine services. 
 
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Glowing GiftsGlowing Gifts  

With a flip of the switch, the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Auxiliary will usher in the holiday season on Sunday, December 4, 2011 with the Glowing Gifts tree lighting ceremony. Proceeds from this year's Glowing Gifts will be used to renovate the Pediatric Department children's playroom. 

 

When: December 4, 2011 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Where: In front of the main entrance to the hospital, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 

What: Join us for the tree lighting, seasonal entertainment, reception and visit from Santa. 

 

Have questions? Call us at (401) 729-2459 

 

Contributions in any amount may be made payable to:
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Auxiliary
111 Brewster St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860  
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November 2011

FBTWYT

Elderly

Ask the Expert:

My elderly mother takes many medications. Can you give me any tips on how to manage this?  

  

Nila Dayal, Pharm.D.
Elderly patients on average
take three to five
medications a day and the
list grows with multiple
chronic diseases and doctors. It is imperative that patients know their medications, know what
they are for, what dose and what to avoid (for example, other medications or food). To help ease some of the anxieties, here are some tips on how you can help your family members or friends
manage their medications:

Looking for a new Doctor? The 2011-2012 Physician Referral Service Directory is now available. For your convenience you can now receive a copy in three easy ways:

  1. Pick one up on your next visit to Memorial.
  2. Call (401) 729-2459 to request to have one mailed to you.
  3. Click here to submit an online request to have one mailed to you. 

Alternatively, you can also call our free physician referral line at

1-(800) MHRI-DOC 

Upcoming Events

 

November 16 

You Are Not Alone: Cancer Support Group 

 

December 4  

Glowing Gifts 

 

December 13 

Infant CPR Class
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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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