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HEALTH NEWS Gastric Bypass support The monthly meeting of the Gastric Bypass Support Group of St. James Mercy Health System will be held on the third Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria at St. James Mercy Hospital. The next support group will be held Nov. 19. More ... New clear options for cataract sufferers By the faculty of Harvard Medical School for The Harvard Medical School Adviser Q: I am having cataract surgery next month and have heard about some new types of replacement lenses. Can you tell me which ones could best improve my vision? A: Each of our eyes comes with a natural lens. It's important for these lenses to be clear because they focus outside light into the back ... More ... Breast cancer impacts all ages KAYLEA HUTSON GateHouse Plus With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women before the end of 2007. This is in addition to the anticipated discovery of 62,0... More ... Assisting those in need Once a woman or family receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, the American Cancer Society makes available a variety of resources through its local chapters. One program pairs up patients with volunteers who can provide transportation to and from medical appointments and other locations. More ... 'I'm a survivor' One woman's story of abuse, redemption KAYLEAHUTSON GateHouse Plus Incidents of domestic violence have many layers. The reasons, times and specific details vary, but at the heart of each occasion is a woman, or a man, who has low self-esteem. Mary Schillaci understands those layers. Not only does Schillaci walk alongside women who have been raped or abused, but ... More ... Life coaching helps provide support, accountability KAYLEA HUTSON GateHouse Plus We live in an increasingly isolated society. No longer do we live in the same community with our parents, grandparents or people who have known us since childhood. Because of jobs or other factors, we often live in a community without a support network. We instead rely on "faceless" communicatio... More ...
KEVIN MCCLINTOCK GateHouse Plus It's shaped like a butterfly, hovers just in front of your windpipe, and serves as an integral part of the body's endocrine system - helping the body suck energy from the food it consumes. It's your thyroid gland, and when things aren't firing on all cylinders, it can give millions of Americans p... More ... Relays provide encouragement, support, in times of need KAYLEA HUTSON GateHouse Plus Once a year, community members, cancer survivors and family members across the country come together in their hometowns to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is a nationwide signature activity for the ACS. It began in May 1985, when Dr. Gordon Klatt participated in a 24-h... More ...
kaylea HUTSON GateHouse Plus As a colleague complained about getting her annual mammogram, Mary Beth Wawrzyniak realized she too, had missed having the yearly exam. So in February 2006, Wawrzyniak made an appointment for the x-ray of her breast tissue. When the exam indicated something might be amiss, Wawrzyniak was given a... More ... Supplementary material KEVIN MCCLINTOCK GateHouse Plus Just like a car's gasoline needs fuel additives to keep the engine running smoothly, the human body needs vitamins and natural mineral supplements to keep all the various organs in balance. Vitamins are necessary for optimum health, particularly for those who don't always eat the healthiest of di... More ... |
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