Volume 5, Number 1
Fall 2007

Uterine Fibroids: Treating the Pain, Rather Than Just Dealing with It Nearly half of all women in their reproductive years develop uterine fibroids – non-cancerous tumors that develop in the uterus. For many women, the discomfort caused by the fibroids can be persistent and painful. Fortunately it is not something she has to live with. Click here to read more.

Therapy Options Help Women Get More Out of Life Lancaster General Women’s Health Services offers three types of specialized one-on-one therapy for patients at Women & Babies Hospital. In addition to lymphedema management, we offer urinary incontinence and postpartum physical therapy. Click here to read more.

Caring for the Men in Your Life: Relieving Problems with the Prostate Is the man in your life waking up several times a night to urinate and complaining of severe discomfort? It might be signs of an enlarged prostate, a common problem that can make life miserable for men as they age. In fact, nearly 80% of men will experience an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), sometime in their life.  Click here to read more.

Why should you join the Spirit of Women Membership Program? Register to become a member of the Lancaster General Spirit of Women Membership Program and you are doing more than just joining a club. You are becoming part of a support system for women of all ages: helping nurture your well-being and enrich your lifestyle. Click here to read more.

Encouraging Better Bedtime Habits in Your Child Sleep is a vital need, essential to a preschooler's growth and overall health. Most preschoolers sleep between 10 and 12 hours a day. Unfortunately, as many of us know, that’s not always the case. The best way to make sure your preschooler is obtaining enough sleep is to create a bedtime routine. Here are a few helpful tips for setting up such a routine. Click here to read more.

Cleft Lip and Palate: A National Challenge The Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic team approach to cleft lip and palate treatment incorporates comprehensive services such as prosthetics, orthodontics, speech therapy, audiology and general dentistry... all available under one roof. Click here to read more.

What Should I Pack? Preparing for Your Women & Babies Hospital Stay Women & Babies Hospital offers a comprehensive checklist to let you know what items you might want to bring to the hospital and what items will be provided for you. No more debating whether or not you need to bring along a hair dryer (which is available in each room in the Couplet Care unit.). Click here to read more.   Click here to see the checklist.

Lancaster General: Your guide on the path to healthier living Lancaster General is taking action to reverse a three decade epidemic that has become a major health threat in the United States for both adults and children: obesity and beingoverweight. We are bringing together weight management and health information, offering easy access for the community, schools and businesses. Click here to read more.

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

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Lancaster General is hosting a series of Spirit of Women programs. Click here for details.

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