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Nursing director experiences ‘family care’ as a knee surgery patient
Read more: Nursing director experiences ‘family care’ as a knee surgery patientFamily is important to David Pinsky. The father of eight children, Pinsky, 51, serves as the director of nursing operations at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. He is also the nursing director for the medical-surgical department on the fifth floor. The idea of a career in nursing started years ago when his father had open-heart…
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Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful Treatment
Read more: Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful TreatmentDo you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize it immediately, right? As it turns out, nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at…
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5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Read more: 5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal CancerColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women; it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a month set aside to increase awareness and education of colon cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, almost half (47%)…
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Superb kidney care motivates Wilkins to mentor others
Read more: Superb kidney care motivates Wilkins to mentor othersHakeen Wilkins and his doctor had known for a while that his kidneys were slowly losing the ability to filter out impurities in his blood system. One of the numbers they closely monitored was Wilkin’s creatinine level, which indicated how well his kidneys were working. Creatine is a waste product produced by muscles. Healthy kidneys…
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Skin Cancer Awareness & UV Safety Month
Read more: Skin Cancer Awareness & UV Safety MonthAccording to the Skin Cancer Foundation, approximately 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer daily making it the most common type of cancer. Although skin cancer is very common there are still many preventative measures that can be taken to protect yourself and those around you against it. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends three…
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Testing for HIV is an Act of Self-Care
Read more: Testing for HIV is an Act of Self-CareHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to other infections.(HIVcare.org, 2023). If left untreated, HIV progressively deteriorates the immune system, ultimately leading to the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Knowing your HIV status empowers you to make informed decisions. The sooner you know, the better. Regardless of your…
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Your Valuable Valves
Read more: Your Valuable ValvesYou probably don’t spend much time thinking about your heart valves, but if these structures don’t function correctly, the effects on your health can be profound. The heart’s four valves regulate the flow of blood throughout the muscle. Every time the heart beats, the valves’ flaps open and close, allowing blood to flow correctly through…
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Watch Your Step This Winter
Read more: Watch Your Step This WinterWhile beautiful to behold, that sparkling white blanket of snow can quickly turn to ice and make winter activities treacherous. Icy stairs and walks covered in drifting snow are hazards to wrists, ankles, heads, knees, shoulders, backs, fingers, and toes. This season, take steps to protect yourself from injury. Don’t Fall for It Slips and…
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Is low testosterone making you grumpy? Here are ways to increase your levels
Read more: Is low testosterone making you grumpy? Here are ways to increase your levelsRecent estimates suggest that approximately 13 million men in the United States experience testosterone deficiency, yet less than 10% receive treatment for the condition. Fortunately, there are many ways to correct this deficiency, including lifestyle changes and various forms of testosterone replacement. Testosterone, a hormone produced primarily by the testicles, is often associated with one’s “manhood,”…
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Six Questions About Throat Cancer
Read more: Six Questions About Throat CancerEvery year there are more than 12,000 new cases of throat cancer in the U.S., with nearly 79% of those cases involving men. Do you have questions about throat cancer and if you may be at risk for the disease? Mina Le, M.D., otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group,…
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