Dealing with the death of an infant 10.30.09
An infant bereavement training session held at Medcenter One taught area nurses and chaplains how to help patients who have experienced the loss of an infant.
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Getting Enough Sleep? They Aren`t in West Virginia 10.29.09
A recent study discovered that West Virginians reported the highest incidents of sleeplessness in the United States. Lana Curl, Medcenter One Sleep Center director, explains the sleeping problems North Dakotans do face.
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 Cutting down on candy this Halloween 10.27.09
Amanda Beadell, a Medcenter One dietitian, shares tips on how to keep children from consuming lots of candy this Halloween.
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H1N1 vaccine debate 10.23.09
Dr. Kent Martin explains that it’s a good idea to get the H1N1 vaccine if people want to avoid getting the virus.
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Only some can hear high-pitched sounds 10.20.09
Dr. Brady Ness explains why many younger people can hear high-pitched sounds that the older population cannot.
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Flu concerns restrict some hospital visitation 10.19.09
Dr. Kent Martin, Medcenter One infectious disease specialist, said the cases of influenza in the community are on the rise. As a result, Medcenter One is closing its doors to visitors except immediate family members who are 18 or older.
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Showing cancer who's in charge 10.17.09
Pat Saltsman has volunteered at the Medcenter One Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness for many years, but now the cause has hit home. She has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, but isn’t letting it control her.
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Asthma during flu season 10.16.09
Dr. Todd Twogood, a Medcenter One pediatrician, explains that children with asthma have a more difficult time recovering from the flu.
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Cancer awareness 10.16.09
The Medcenter One Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness had its largest turnout ever with more than 600 people in attendance.
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Noon show: CT scanner: 10.15.09
Dr. Sean Russell, Medcenter One cardiovascular surgeon, talked about how he’s able to use Medcenter One’s new CT scanner to detect heart disease and, most importantly, save lives.
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Procedure helps avoid major surgery 10.15.09
Medcenter One gastroenterologist Dr. Doug Renton was able to save a Mandan woman from a major surgery with an innovative procedure called a single-balloon endoscopy.
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A survivor's story 10.15.09
Patti Risk is a breast cancer survivor who talked about her journey and the things that have helped her like the Medcenter One Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Medcenter One Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness 10.13.09
Medcenter One’s Women’s Health Center will host the 14th annual Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Friday, Oct. 16 at the Women’s Health Center, 1100 College Dr., Bismarck.
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Healthy steps class 10.13.09
Healthy steps is a low-impact, medically-based class offered at the Medcenter One Women’s Health Center by Medcenter One occupational therapists. The class is great for breast cancer, fibromyalgia, MS patients and more.
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Breast reconstruction 10.8.09
Dr. Davis Bronson, Medcenter One plastic surgeon, explains that there are several decisions women facing a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer need to make regarding reconstruction.
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Driver rehab course 10.8.09
Kori Erikson, Medcenter One occupational therapist, says Medcenter One’s driver rehab course can help give independence back to people who have difficulty driving because of a health issue.
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Medcenter One plans annual breast cancer event 10.7.09
The annual Medcenter One Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is Friday, Oct. 16. Laurie Kirby has run this race for a while now and the purpose of the event is very close to her heart.
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Is organic food worth the cost? 10.5.09
Organic food costs more, but isn’t more nutritious than non-organic foods. Medcenter One dietitian Kelly Fisher has some tips on how to get rid of the pesticide residue that may be on non-organic foods.
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