Volume 4, Number 3
Spring 2007

Helping to Save Women: Heart Healthy Woman Program Lancaster General is committed to educating women about ways to improve their cardiac health, and how to look for the warning signs that there might be a problem through its Heart Healthy Woman program. Click here to read more.

Nearly 3,000 Enjoy First Fun and Informative Day of Dance Lancaster General’s popular first Day of Dance event attracted nearly 3,000 people to the Lancaster General Health Campus on February 24. Click here to read more.

Caring for the Men in Your Life: Snoring Isn't a Life Sentence Getting the man in your life to take the next step toward getting treatment for a sleeping disorder can be a tall order. But he might be more inclined to seek treatment if you identify any of the symptoms, and let him know there could be a way to correct them. Click here to read more.

Creating a Safe Environment for Mom and Baby Providing new mothers and their babies with a safe, secure environment is one of the ways Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital is working to create the most rewarding birthing experience possible. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning Even though U.S. food supplies are generally very safe, it’s still important to take precautions that will reduce the chances of food poisoning at home. Here are things you can do to keep your food free from contamination. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Tips for Parents to Give to Caregivers Nobody knows your child better than you … but the more information you can share with caregivers and babysitters who are watching your child, the more successful they will be. Here are some waysto provide caregivers with the insight they need to provide the care you expect for your child. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Lancaster General Redesignated as a Magnet Hospital Lancaster General is offering a free monthly Memory Loss Support Group that provides support, education and networking for people taking care of someone with dementia. Each month the group addresses a different topic about caregiving. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Registration Station Lancaster General has received a grant to provide free cervical cancer screening and treatment services for women who many postpone these important screenings due to a lack of financial resources. Click here to read more.

National Movement Captures the Spirit of Women Spirit of Women is a national movement for women’s wellness to motivate women to make positive changes in their lives by emphasizing their total well-being—mind, body, and spirit. Now you can register to become a member of the Lancaster General Spirit of Women Membership Program.Click here to read more. Spirit of Women Vendor Partners

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Gamma Knife Procedure Takes Away the Pain  Trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition that affects a large cranial nerve, causes debilitating pain in the face, strikes without warning and can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Gamma Knife is an effective way to permanently remove the pain. Click here to read more.

On the Lighter Side: Sunshine Rice

Click here for the heart healthy recipe for Sunshine Rice Click here for a complete list of our On the Lighter Side recipes.

Did you know?

Women & Babies hospital offers FREE valet parking services Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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