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Calling All Knitters!
HeartScarves needed for women diagnosed with heart disease Offered through the Meriter Women’s HeartCare Program, HeartScarves is an initiative of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. The focus of this project is to present handmade red scarves … Continue reading
Take the Mystery Out of Menopause
Menopause affects women differently. Some of us have relatively smooth sailing, while others struggle with challenges that can include hot flashes, mood swings, bone loss, sleep disruption and vaginal changes. Join two expert nurse practitioners, Marta Staple, NP and Mary … Continue reading
Register Now to Reduce Your Pain
Our rehabilitation medicine physicians are experts at diagnosing and treating the source of pain. Our philosophy is to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. We take the time to understand your ailments and recovery goals. Then we … Continue reading
Six Steps to a Healthy Heart
1. Attend a Free Seminar Series This February, in recognition of American Heart Month, Meriter is hosting a free seminar series on heart and vascular well-being. Our seminar series will be held at the Meriter Wellness Center, which is conveniently … Continue reading
Healthy Changes for the New Year: Quitting Smoking
We know a lot of the bad things that smoking does but there are a few more things people may be surprised to learn: Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals; 69 of which are known to cause cancer Patients who … Continue reading
Prepare for Safe Shoveling
Removing snow from our sidewalks and driveways is real exercise. Some experts estimate that shoveling snow requires the same exertion as running nine miles an hour. It makes sense then to prepare for shoveling much the same way you would … Continue reading
NBC to Feature Meriter Heart Attack Drill
Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? Would you call 911 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing them? This Friday night, November 19 at 10 p.m., NBC anchor John Stofflet will highlight a recent heart … Continue reading
Healthy Living over the Holidays
Krista Kohls, RD, CD, Meriter Dietitian The Holidays are just around the corner which means lots of food, family and socializing! Enjoying your family is usually not the problem; but instead, most Americans enjoy food too much and are left … Continue reading
Strategies for Combating Holiday Overeating
Do the holidays put even your best healthy eating habits to the test? You’re not alone. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many people add from five to 10 pounds. But with a little planning, your family can enjoy the … Continue reading