Monthly Archives: April 2011
Mother’s Day Contest – Win a $25 gift card!
What is the best advice your Mom ever gave you? Starting Monday, May 2nd, tell us on Facebook for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Felly’s Flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day! The question will be … Continue reading
Get in the Swing!
Are you starting to get the winter blues? Have you been dreaming about this year’s golf season? If you want to improve your golf game and your health, then join Meriter Sports Medicine, along with Holly Duck, MD-orthopedic surgeon and … Continue reading
The Nurses are Driving TCAB!
Meriter nurses are taking part in a new quality initiative that puts the front-line nurses in charge. Seventeen Wisconsin hospitals were selected from across the state to participate in the Aligning Forces for Quality Transforming Care at the Bedside (AF4Q … Continue reading
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual … Continue reading
Bedtime Head Banging: Things to Consider
Many kids exhibit rhythmic behaviors at night such as head-banging or rocking back and forth or making rhythmic sounds. Although these behaviors can seem bizarre, they are a quite normal part of a child’s development. About 5 % of children … Continue reading
Folic Acid in Pregnancy
Did you know that the addition of a single vitamin could significantly reduce the risk of having a baby with a serious birth defect? One of the most important things a woman can do to help prevent serious birth defects … Continue reading
Share Your Wishes with Family and Loved Ones
Star Country – Advanced medical directives 2011-04-13 Listen to Meriter Social Worker Shannon McCloskey explain to John and Tammy of Star Country why they should have a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. If you were suddenly in a position unable … Continue reading
The Expanded Version – Women in Midlife
Women in Midlife: The Change & Potential – The Expanded Version “Is that all there is?” can be a common question that triggers an awakening for women at midlife that leads to the next dynamic and significant stage of life. … Continue reading
Get Fit with Meriter
Regular exercise not only improves your health and keeps weight under control, but also helps you to better handle stress and feel more upbeat. Meriter’s 10-week Get Fit! Exercise and Healthy Eating Program will get you started on the path … Continue reading
New Car Seat Recommendations: Keep them Rear Facing
On March 21st, the American Academy of Pediatrics released updated recommendations stating that all children should ride rear-facing until at least age 2 or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat for rear-positioning. Currently, … Continue reading