Yearly Archives: 2010
On the Road to Sharing
Long ago, my son received a blue toy mouse as a gift. It disappeared and was forgotten. Recently, my mom saw the same mouse on sale and thought it would make a nice gift for my daughter. She bought a … Continue reading
Yoga Basics at Noon
A certified yoga instructor will teach you easy-to-achieve poses for strength, flexibility, balance and stress relief. Don’t worry about not being physically fit enough for yoga. Everyone can join in and obtain the benefits of improved sleep and circulation, fewer … Continue reading
Relax…..
Whether it’s due to the holiday rush, or a deadline at work, relaxation tends to take a back seat. Here is an easy and effective way to relax and re-energize. Sit back in your chair, with legs apart and bent. … Continue reading
Safe Sleep for Newborns and Infants
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the “sudden death of an infant under one year of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene and review … Continue reading
Toy Safety During the Holidays
Greetings – The holiday season is now officially upon us and parents are busy shopping and buying gifts for their loved ones. But what’s on our kids’ minds? Toys, of course. This is the season for Santa to bring home the wish list, which can … Continue reading
Two Meriter Nurses Celebrated – Bazala Receives People’s Choice Award
Family, friends and colleagues gathered last night to celebrate the nine nurses selected as Madison’s Favorite Nurses by Madison Magazine. Two Meriter nurses were chosen from over 150 nominations – Shelley Bazala, Newstart Nurse Supervisor and Mary Saur, Birthing Center. … 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
Why Should I Be Screened for Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy and is often attributed to hormones during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 7 percent of pregnancies. In general, women at higher risk for gestational diabetes include women with … Continue reading
Medical Imaging Awarded 3 Year Accreditation in Computed Tomography
Meriter Hospital’s Medical Imaging Department has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning, also referred to as CAT scanning, is … Continue reading
New Vitamin D Recommendations for Infants, Children and Teens
Recent studies show that most children aren’t getting enough vitamin D just by drinking milk. We are seeing vitamin D deficiency in infants, children, adolescents and adults. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to several conditions such as rickets, a disease … Continue reading
Purchase a Meriter Love Light
Love Lights – Spreading the Love & Shining the Light Sponsored By: Friends of Meriter Honor or remember a friend, family member or co-worker this holiday season by purchasing a blue or white Love Light for Meriter’s outdoor tree. Blue … Continue reading
A Turkey Leftover to Love
Thanksgiving is over but now the question is what to do with all of the leftovers? Try a tasty and healthy recipe below to add some life to your extra turkey. Turkey Roll-ups with Blueberry Salsa ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise … Continue reading
Kids and Fireplace Danger
Fireplaces provide heat in the cold winter months of Wisconsin and provide a nice ambiance. However, as a pediatrician, almost every year I see or hear of a young child with serious burns from a fireplace. Most parents understand the … Continue reading
Meriter’s Website is Golden
Meriter received a Gold eHealthcare Leadership award for Best Website Design and an Award of Distinction in the Overall Best Internet Site from the national 14th Annual d-Healthcare Leadership Awards. Meriter unveiled a complete website revamp in spring 2010. “Our … Continue reading
Holiday Stress? It’s All Relative
“Home for the holidays” sounds heartwarming, but it can easily morph into “the nightmare before (and during) the holidays.” The hectic weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day are already chock-full of obligations. The thought of spending time with family … Continue reading
When to be Concerned with your Child’s Speech
Speech is one of the developmental milestones that many parents often worry about. Often I get questions about whether it’s OK that children are mispronouncing certain sounds. The good news is that it’s very common for children to have trouble … 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
Eat for a Healthful Pregnancy
Pregnant and wondering if you are getting all of the nutrients you and your baby need? Then join us in our new prenatal nutrition class and learn how and what to eat for a healthful pregnancy. During class one, you … 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
What Parents Should Know about Kids & TV
Even though the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that 2 year olds not watch TV and older children watch no more than 1 to hours a day, most children are watching more. According to the Kaiser foundation, 2/3 of … Continue reading
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Ingredients 3 oz. reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers, about 5 ½ sheets 1 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 2 large egg whites 1 large egg ½ cup dark brown sugar ¼ tsp. table salt 2 tsp. … Continue reading
Tips to Keep Your Baby Healthy this Winter
All babies, no matter when they are born, have immature immune systems. Because of this, we know we need to do everything we can to protect them from getting sick. “Viral season” in Wisconsin starts in early November and usually … 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
“Madison’s Favorite Nurses” Announced
Madison Magazine received more than 150 nominations for the “Madison’s Favorite Nurses” issue and recently announced the nine winners. Now it’s up to friends, family and our community to choose a “Reader’s Choice” favorite! We are very proud to … Continue reading
Meriter Breaks Ground for New Clinic in Monona
Monona community officials joined Meriter administrators, board members and physicians for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Meriter clinic in Monona. The clinic will be located on 5.5 acres at Monona’s south-east gateway at the corner of Broadway Avenue and … Continue reading