A: Yes, for several reasons:Elderly people do not adjust as well as to sudden changes in temperature.They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat.They are more likely to take prescription medicin ... read more
An annual mammogram can help identify abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. This knowledge can be powerful in the fight against cancer.Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among American women. Now, a new too ... read more
Education and Support for Patients and Families
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• The Breast Cancer Support Group is open to women ?who have been diagnosed with breast, ovarian or ?cervical cancer.
• A Caregi ... read more
Trident Health System has been recognized for achievement in using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to patients through The American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program.
Tride ... read more
Your father is having chest pains. Your daughter breaks her leg. You suddenly develop the worst headache you’ve ever had. When an accident or illness strikes, are you confident when seeking emergency care?Same-Day Surgery to Meet Your Needs The Ambul ... read more
Ingredients:1 12 ounce wheel of brie cheese½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce1 8 x 10 inch sheet of puff pastry1 egg2 tablespoons waterDirections1. Place puff pastry sheet on work surface. 2. Position cranberry sauc ... read more
Summer can’t come fast enough for most of us. As the weather warms, people begin to flock to beaches, trails and ball fields. Everyone, it seems, wants to take advantage of the beautiful weather by ramping up their activity level. If you haven’t made ... read more
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