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Eat Right Bite By Bite

March is an exciting time for our dietitians because its National Nutrition Month! Each year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics chooses a theme to celebrate. For 2020, the theme ...

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Medicare Wellness Visit

By Kim Crawley, RN If you or your loved one are 65 years or older, you may be eligible for an Annual Wellness Visit, a free benefit offered by Medicare. ...

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Update: March 3

In collaboration with our state and local health departments and healthcare providers, Margaret Mary Health has implemented protocols to identify, care for (if needed) and prevent the potential spread of ...

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Love Your Heart

When it comes to your heart, nutrition plays a huge role. Below are a few tips to keep your heart healthy: Watch Your Sodium Intake. Keep daily sodium intake to ...

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Symptoms of Coronavirus

As of January 30, 2020, there have been six confirmed cases of Novel Cornavirus in the US. While we understand this may be concerning, the immediate risk within the United ...

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Safe Disposal Options

Safe Needle Disposal Many people use needles, syringes and lancets at home for administration of medications to treat conditions such as allergies, diabetes and blood-clotting disorders. Used needles are dangerous ...

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New Nutrition Facts Label

It’s 2020 and for most food companies, that means it’s time to switch to the new nutrition facts label. Found on many of your favorite foods, the label hasn’t been ...

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ABCs of Safe Sleep

More than 3,500 babies in the US die suddenly and unexpectedly every year while sleeping, often due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. ...

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Handling Holiday Parties

By Christy Minges, RD Holiday parties are here in abundance, as is the opportunity to overeat or make poor choices when it comes to what you put on your plate. ...

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Coping with Grief over the Holidays

By Nancy Pieper, LCSW, LCAC Holidays can be particularly stressful for everyone, but for those in the grieving process, the holidays can present specific challenges making day-to-day living overwhelming. For ...

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Wash Your Hands the Right Way

Every 30 minutes, you potentially touch 300 different surfaces and come into contact with more than 840,000 germs. The best defense against harmful germs is handwashing. Follow the steps below ...

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Make Your Own Turkey Bone Broth

Once you’re done with your Thanksgiving turkey, the carcass can be used to make a great bone broth. Don’t throw away all the healing nutrients and flavor! Bone broth can ...

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