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Get Heart Healthy 

February is healthy heart month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The most common heart disease is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack.

The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. (Click here for 10 tips for a healthy heart) Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack.

Click here to learn more about how to reduce your chances of developing heart disease  

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
at Memorial Hospital 

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have heart problems. The cardiovascular rehabilitation services at Memorial combines exercise and education to create a customized program so you can return to an active normal life.

 

To learn more about our Cardiac Rehabilitation program click here or call (401) 729-2503 

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Nutritional Counseling Services at Memorial
Nutritional counseling is a type of assessment which analyzes various health needs in regards to diet and exercise. A nutritional counselor helps people to set achievable health goals and teaches various ways of maintaining these goals throughout their lifetime.

Our Nutrition Counseling services at Memorial provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for patients with a wide range of health conditions. The registered dietitians at Memorial conduct individual sessions that are personalized to address each patient's specific needs.

To learn more about our Nutritional Counseling Services click here or call (401) 729-2334 
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Free Lecture: Heart Healthy Living
Join us on February 28th for a free lecture on Heart Healthy Living. The lecture will take place between 9:00 and 10:30 am in the Sayles conference Center at Memorial Hospital.
Event features:
  • FREE Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Stroke Center/Stroke Facts
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Information
  • Center for Rehabilitation Information
Click here or call (401) 729-2459 for more information and to register 
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Charles Kanaly, MD Welcomed to Memorials Medical Staff
Charles Kanaly, MD
 
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island recently appointed Charles Kanaly, MD, to its Medical Staff in the Department of Surgery / Neurosurgery.

Dr. Kanaly earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, TN and a neurological surgery residency at Duke University. Clinical interests include primary and metastatic brain tumors, skull base neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and general adult neurosurgery.

Dr. Kanaly sees patients at Southeastern Medical Center, 60 Messenger Street, Plainville, MA. and RI Neurosurgical Institute, 118 Dudley Street, Providence, RI He can be reached at (401) 273-4155
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February 2012

FBTWYT 

Sleep

Ask the Expert:

I have sleepless nights. I think I have insomnia. What can I do to cure this sleeping disorder?

 

Jigme Sethi, MD Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
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Eliminate tea, coffee and cola (even decaffeinated) beverages after early afternoon. Avoid alcohol as a sleep aid. It will cause you to wake up early or repeatedly during the night.

Reserve a time in the evening to address concerns that may be troubling you. Then, turn the lights low in your living room and spend a half hour relaxing your body and mind to unwind (for example, listening to soft music or reading a book). Avoid using the computer or TV in the late evening. The bright light of the screen tricks your mind into thinking it is still light outside and delays sleep onset. Do not use the bed to read, watch TV or relax. You must train your mind to associate the bed as a place to sleep or for sex.

Looking for a new Doctor? The 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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