May 18, 2012
By Josh Goldstein
Do you want to learn how eat better to help manage your diabetes? Looking for medical or surgical help to lose weight? Have concerns about vascular disease? Expecting a baby? Need a refresher in mindfulness-based stress reduction?
You’ll find answers at upcoming Jefferson events.
On Monday May 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Jefferson’s Methodist Hospital we’re holding a free event on nutrition and diabetes to help with weight and blood sugar control.
Jefferson has partnered with Dare to C.A.R.E. a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through vascular disease prevention and education. On Tuesday evening you can learn more about vascular health by attending a Dare to C.A.R.E. educational seminar at Methodist. Those who attend the seminar are eligible for a free vascular screening the following evening. ...
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May 17, 2012
By Josh Goldstein
I love this time of year. It stays light later. The mosquitoes aren’t out in full force yet. The days are often warm and it cools off to perfect sleeping temperatures at night.
All this has me in the mood to do some grilling. So I checked out the weekend forecast and I’m headed to the store to get my supplies. I also checked out the Health eCooking pages on our website for some fresh ideas.
Right off the bat, I found a recipe I want to try this weekend: Chicken and Pineapple Kababs. Sounds pretty good, right? I thought so, and I’m really excited about the mix of spices – hot (it has both cayenne pepper and chili powder) with sweet (the pineapple and some honey added to the marinade).
Here’s the other thing that really appeals to me. The recipe is heart healthy, gluten free, and is good for people with diabetes. And if you, or someone you’re cooking for, has a health condition that requires any of these preparations, the Health eCooking pages enables you to search for recipes by those three categories.
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May 16, 2012
By Josh Goldstein
Free health screenings, information and consultations at Jefferson's Methodist Hospital on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for the 24th Annual Health Expo on South Broad Street.
Are you trying to figure out how to juggle five different prescriptions? Are you always feeling tired and just running out of energy every afternoon? Do you worry about managing your diabetes or heart disease?
Take some time on Saturday to get those and other questions answered at the Annual Health Expo at Methodist Hospital. Jefferson specialists will be on hand to provide free health information and consultations on cancer care, diabetes, heart and vascular disease, nutrition, women’s health, sleep disorders and medication management.
In addition, we are offering free health screenings for a range of health issues from stroke risk to foot exams, skin cancer assessments and much more. Free mammograms will be offered for uninsured and underinsured women. Please register for in advance for a mammogram by calling 215-952-9169.
Also, there’ll be lots of family fun for the kids from face painting, balloon sculpture, games, ice cream and chances to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
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May 15, 2012
By Josh Goldstein
If you’ve ever experienced a urinary tract infection (UTI) or recurrent UTIs in particular, you know these common bacterial infections can be disruptive, frustrating and sometimes painful.
While women are more prone to UTIs, men get them too, often because of an obstruction. For women, however, the lifetime risk of developing a UTI is about 50 percent. Many women develop frequent or recurrent infections defined as two in 6 months or three or more in a year.
My colleague Jennifer DeLeo wrote an article on UTIs for the April/May issue of Keep In Touch With Jefferson – our e-newsletter. Read "Understanding and Preventing Urinary Tract Infections" to get tips on preventing UTIs and a better understanding of these frustrating problems that sometimes require hospital care.
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May 14, 2012
By Josh Goldstein
Jefferson nurses travel throughout our community and across the globe providing health care services to those in need and promoting health awareness.
During National Nurses Week 2012, nursing units across Jefferson University Hospitals participated in a “Travel Around the Globe Celebration,” competing to create a theme that highlighted their community service activities.
Across the Hospitals, nurses creatively spotlighted places with lunch parties featuring foods and creative decorations. The goals were to have fun and demonstrate that every interaction Jefferson nurses have here at home, or far away, reflects the high personal and professional values they all share. They competed for prizes: a unit pizza party, Philly pretzel treats, and a gourmet cookie tray.
Check out the winners in the full post.
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