 Loophole in new FDA ban 9.29.09
Flavored cigarettes have been banned, but flavored cigars have not. Dr. Donald Kosiak, Medcenter One family medicine, explains that cigars are just as harmful as any other tobacco product.
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Fighting aplastic anemia 9.28.09
Medcenter One pediatric oncologist Dr. Baruti Serabe helps 6-year-old Braden Brown as he fights aplastic anemia.
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Dealing with diabetes 9.26.09
When it comes to food choices for people with diabetes, Medcenter One dietitian Kelly Fisher’s philosophy is that moderation is key.
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Medcenter One Children’s Hospital Expanding 9.23.09
Medcenter One announced plans in a news conference yesterday to transform its Children’s Hospital. The project, called Amber’s Dream, will include a renovation, expansion and redesign of the existing space.
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Children's Hospital Home 9.22.09
Medcenter One announced plans at a press conference yesterday to turn the Children’s Hospital into a warm environment that feels like home.
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Amber's Dream 9.22.09
Amber Des Roches, a Medcenter One pediatric oncology patient, dreamed that the Children’s Hospital would be a more inviting place for children and their families. Now, Amber’s Dream is coming true.
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Daycare may lead to more respiratory infections 9.22.09
Dr. Melissa Seibel, Medcenter One pediatrician, shares that when children are in close contact with many other children, they can have increased sicknesses especially in the winter months.
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E-cigs 9.21.09
Electric cigarettes are an innovative quitting tool for smoker but only if used correctly. Dr. Eric Thompson, Medcenter One family medicine, explains the pros and cons of this new device.
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Marathon mom races for a good cause 9.18.09
Kate Gartner, a Medcenter One pediatric nurse, is running the Nike Women`s Marathon in San Francisco on Oct. 18 to raise money for childhood leukemia and lymphoma research.
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Controlling fall allergies 9.13.09
Dr. Larson shares tips on how to make it through allergy season in this health column.
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Innovative hearing devices 9.9.09
Dr. Amy Mattheis, Medcenter One audiologist, shares that there are lots of devices to not only help people hear more clearly, but also to help protect hearing.
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Understanding shingles 9.8.09
Shingles is chicken pox’s sister virus. Dr. Eric Thompson, Medcenter One family medicine, explains that there are many misconceptions about shingles including that only older people can get it.
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MedEquip One helps amputee’s personality shine 9.8.09
Jackie Benz lost her leg below the knee to a bad infection. Now, she has a new leg that she is proud to call her own.
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