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Happy Holidays from Memorial

Wishing you and your family health and happiness this holiday season and prosperity in the new year. We look forward to continuing to bring you quality health care in a caring environment.

 

Best wishes,

From your friends at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island 

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A New Physician Practice 
A new advanced cardiovascular care team, Brigham and Women's Cardiovascular Associates is now practicing at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. According to Andrew Artenstein, MD, Physician-in-Chief of Medicine at Memorial, the clinical affiliation with Brigham and Women's has brought to Rhode Island a unsurpassed resource for patients with heart and vascular conditions.


To set up an appointment with Brigham and Women's Cardiovascular Associates at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, call the appointment coordinator at (401) 729-2262.  
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Podiatry Services at Memorial
Tips for Healthy Winter Feet 
Most people get concerned about the health and appearance of their feet during the summer months. But by the time winter rolls around, feet are all but forgotten, shoved back into boots and heavy sneakers. It is just as important to be vigilant about foot care during colder months, when falling temperatures, drier air, ice and snow and closed-toe shoes can contribute to foot problems.

Click here for five tips to keep you on your feet this winter

Looking for a podiatrist? Click here for a list of podiatrists or call 1(800) MHRI-DOC (647-4362) for a free referral.  
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Women's Healthcare Specialists
Marantha Lougheed, MD (view full bio) 
Looking for a female OB/GYN?
Marantha Lougheed, MD has joined the practice of Michael Pepi, MD and John Morton, MD. Women's Healthcare Specialists provides a full range of services in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. 
 
Dr. Lougheed's areas of interest include:
  • Prenatal and obstetrical care
  • Adolescent gynecology
  • Contraceptive management
  • Laparoscopic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Dr. Lougheed is accepting new patients, call (401) 729-3600 to make an appointment.
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Choosing Safe Toys
There are millions of toys are out there, and thousands of new ones hit the stores each year. Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child's development. But each year, many kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries.

 
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December 2011

FBTWYT 


Ask the Expert:

I suffer from knee pain. Are there exercises I can do to strengthen my knees?


Keith Monchik, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon 
While the causes of knee pain      
varies, chronic knee pain is
usually a result of arthritic wear
(loss of cartilage). There are many  
conservative treatments you can do to help alleviate the discomfort including exercise. Arthritis will usually progress more rapidly with a sedentary lifestyle as opposed to an active one. Unfortunately, patients convince themselves that "I would exercise if I didn't have knee pain." The opposite is in fact true. KEEP READING...

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 
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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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