Nine out of ten Americans who know someone with Alzheimer’s are concerned that they or someone they know will one day develop Alzheimer’s disease....
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Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is now taking registrations for the next session of its Chronic Disease Self Management Program. This program is part of a structured six-week course offered once a week at various locations throughout the Cedar Rapids community. It takes a comprehensive approach to helping patients and their caregivers learn...
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When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, friends and family have many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. The Alzheimer’s Association is launching a new program titled,...
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Sometimes it takes outside help to mend a heart. Members of a Cedar Rapids group have been doing that for 20 years. “You’re just one beat away from eternity,” says Carol Hayek, president of the local chapter of Mended Hearts, whose members — all heart disease survivors — visit hospitalized cardiac...
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Tune in Wed., Feb. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. for this live webinar. Join Dr. Nicholas Hodgman, cardiologist with Cedar Rapids Heart Center P.C. to learn more about treatment and prevention options that may lower your risk for a heart attack. Plus, you can ask Dr. Hodgman any questions you have about your own,...
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Ladies, we need to talk. One in three women will die of heart disease. Stress is a major contributor to these staggering statistics. Busy lifestyles and demands from work and home can be taxing and unhealthy. Put yourself first on February 2, learn how yoga, aromatherapy, smart ergonomics and eating right can help reduce stress...
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Feel better with mind and body skills. MercyCare North Liberty is offering a course focused on the connection between your physical health and the state of your mind and spirit. Simply by learning some easy skills you can gain more control over stress, pain and fatigue – and just feel better overall. The course...
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Sedlacek Treatment Center is offering FREE public lectures on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each month, attendees will learn more about substance abuse programs, recovery information and support tools for those suffering with substance abuse, as well as their families and friends. The seminars are held at Sedlacek Treatment...
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Cedar Rapids – The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc. (PHF) formally announced Iowa as the newest official PHF state chapter, bringing to twenty the number of chapters nationwide. “We are thrilled to welcome Iowa to the PHF family,” stated Michael Illions, Vice President and National Director of Advocacy for PHF. “With every new chapter, we...
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November is both Lung Cancer Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month. Lung cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease) account for two of the leading causes of death in the United States. In fact, more people die from lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Mercy Medical Center is holding a Save...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – A new high tech tool used to detect breast cancer early and increase the chance of saving lives is now available at Mercy Women’s Center in Cedar Rapids. Mercy is the first hospital in Iowa and one of just 15 nationwide to offer low-dose Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI). Beginning Fri., Oct....
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