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How to Protect Yourself from the Sun
July is national ultraviolet radiation (UV) safety month. Protection from UV radiation is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. UV rays from the sun can reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. UV rays also reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. Indoor tanning (using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan) exposes users to UV radiation. Keep reading...
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 The Stroke Center: Patient Profile
With a stroke, time is of the essence. Luckily for Seekonk resident Pamela Finegan, she knew where the best care could be found when it mattered.
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 High Risk and Advanced OB Ultrasound
Our Diagnostic Imaging Department now provides High Risk and Advanced OB Ultrasound imaging in a new clinic located in the Family Care Center, Team C. This clinic is held every Friday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Marshall Carpenter, MD will work with the Ultrasound Staff and Radiologists to provide specialty reports for these patients. The program will allow patients to obtain high risk/advanced imaging in the same location that they receive routine primary and OB services, improving the continuity of care. More Info |
 Free Wellness Night At McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket
Join us on August 16th between 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at McCoy Stadium for our annual wellness night. Game time is 7:05 p.m. so come early for free screenings, useful health information, ask-a-doctor and free raffles.
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Primary Care Physicians Accepting New Patients
Everyone needs a primary care physician - to provide overall healthcare, to ensure that you receive the best measures for disease prevention, to treat you when you're sick and refer you for specialized care if necessary.
The primary care physicians listed are members of Memorial Hospital's medical staff who are currently accepting new patients. If you don't have a primary care doctor, take this opportunity to make an appointment with one of our experienced physicians. If you already have one, share this list with a friend. There is no greater gift than good health. Click here for the list...
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Ask the Expert:
How can I prevent osteoporosis before it starts?
Osteoporosis, or softening of the bones, causes bones to become thin, weak and easily fractured. It occurs more commonly in women after menopause and in
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older men. There are many things that people of all ages can do to prevent it from causing fractures. The key to prevention includes consuming adequate calcium and vitamin D, weight bearing exercise and avoiding toxins that promote osteoporosis.
Prevention starts in childhood and early adulthood, since bone strength can continue to increase through the mid 20's. Eating food with adequate calcium and vitamin D optimizes the development of strong bones, as does regular exercise. Drinking soda may prevent the formation of strong bones (it's not clear if this is due to soda itself or because soda drinkers consume less milk).
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Looking for a new Doctor? The 2012 Physician Referral Service Directory is now available.
To request a free copy either click here or call
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