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Covenant HealthCare and CMU forge 25-year deal to train medical students in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MI — Tuesday was a good day for the medical field in Saginaw, said the doctors, community leaders and medical personnel who gathered to watch two organizations form a long-term partnership. On Tuesday, July 30, Covenant HealthCare and Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine forged a 25-year partnership allowing CMU med students to train …
5 Tips for Fathers Whose Kids Abuse Substances
The biggest fear for any parent is to find out that his or her child is abusing substances. Unfortunately, the world over such cases are on the rise. What worsens the situation is that often such children or young adults end up leading a double life, which makes it difficult for people around to help …
World Relief Calls Americans to Partner in Response to Ebola’s Public Health Emergency Status in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Democratic Republic of the Congo
CONTACT:Lauren [email protected] BALTIMORE, Md. – Earlier this month, the World Health Organization formally declared the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) after the first case was diagnosed in Goma, at the border of Rwanda. Having worked in the country for nearly two …
Keeping Children Healthy, Safe and Fit During Winter
Tips for keeping kids healthy outside during cold and flu season. While you’re probably well aware of tips and tricks for staying healthy and protecting yourself from germs and viruses, kids may need some help. Getting plenty of exercise outside on the playground and in local parks is also important for kids – even during …
Nick Jordan: 7 obstacles to overcome for success in healthcare IoT
Editor’s Note: Nick Jordan is the CEO and founder of Smashing Boxes, a custom software development and design firm for web, mobile, and connected devices and one of the fastest-growing private firms in the Triangle. This article is part a series exploring entrepreneurship and the meaning of life, including profiles of local entrepreneurs, change-makers and technology trends. DURHAM — …
New Book Gives Tips on How to Talk to Kids About Their Eating Habits
Sanjay Raja’s new book The Food Talk offers advice on how you can talk about food with your children and change their eating habits for the better. In the book, he makes the excellent point that talking about food with your children is just as important as talking to them about sex-food and sex are …
Health Briefs – News – recordonline.com
Orange Regional Medical Group launches Women’s Health Services MIDDLETOWN – Orange Regional Medical Group is pleased to offer Gynecology and Women’s Health services at the Orange Regional Medical Group office in Middletown. Led by Irvelyne Camille, MD, FACOG and Jeannette Green, MD, the Gynecology and Women’s Health services team provides care for women throughout their …
Tips On Preventing Child Obesity
Due to the influx of technology to mitigate the complexity of today’s lives, the rise of fast food and ready-made over the counter foods arise. Although these types of foods minimize the burden of most career-driven mothers; they are also major contributors to obesity as well. Moreover, the rise of technology and the widespread use …
Column: Insured price: $2,758. Cash price: $521. Could our healthcare system be any dumber?
Fountain Valley resident Jennifer Moore makes a really good point. “When you take your car to the mechanic, they give you a written estimate before they touch it,” she told me. “So why is it that when you go to the hospital, you have no idea how much something will cost until the bill arrives?” …
5 Tips to De-Sugar Your Kids Diet
I have two beautiful boys, with lots of energy and boundless joy. My one son was having some difficulties with behaviors, I suspected some food allergies, so we had him tested and now we are a gluten free household. Obviously, with me being a Sugar Mama and conducting 7 day sugar cleanses with my clients, …