You've either set the goal to eat healthier or your provider recommended some changes in your diet, but where do you begin? And when you go to the grocery store, it's so easy to be overwhelmed with …
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By LeAnne Bolton, M.S., RDN
Oncology Nutrition Coordinator USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute | 9/19/23 |
Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at USA Health Providence Hospital Bariatrics, which recently became the only …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/8/23
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FAIRHOPE — Coastal Pharmacy will open their doors to the public on Monday, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m. at their new at 1960 Greeno Road in Fairhope next to Chicken Salad Chick. The pharmacy will offer …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/7/23
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Baptist Heart and Vascular Institute (BHVI) provides specialized care for patients experiencing heart failure at its Heart Optimization Clinic, located at the new Baptist Hospital campus at 125 …
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12/12/23
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BAY MINETTE — When cancer struck close to home, Edith Perkins looked for ways to cope and to help as her sister battled the disease.
She picked up a crochet needle and found a way to do …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/8/23
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Schedules are filling up with travel and holiday celebrations with friends and family. However, the American Red Cross is urging people to set aside some time to make a lifesaving blood donation. As …
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12/11/23
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Responding to a critical need for blood donations in the local area, Baldwin EMC is collaborating with LifeSouth to address the shortage through an emergency blood drive.
The cooperative will …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/31/24
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Early detection and effective treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are the ultimate goals of a study by researchers at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute and the University of …
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12/8/23
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On Nov. 30, USA Health unveiled five new, high-tech operating rooms as part of a significant expansion at University Hospital, home to the region’s only level one trauma center. The more than …
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12/14/23
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December is a festive time of year with twinkling lights, fresh baked goods, and lively parties. However, planning menus that meet guests’ dietary restrictions, sticking within a holiday …
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12/8/23
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As the new year begins, many people make resolutions regarding their physical health, but it’s just as important to focus on mental health in the year ahead, especially for older adults, …
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By StatePoint
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1/24/24
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DAPHNE — Local school-age kids, runners and exercise enthusiasts may have put a lot of miles on old running shoes and shoes for all purposes, but when they are donated to the "Many More Miles" …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/31/23
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Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests. …
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By Laura Williamson
American Heart Association News | 11/18/23 |
Do you have a favorite food that makes your mouth water? The liquid that fills your mouth is called saliva. This remarkable fluid helps you digest food and stay healthy.
Saliva, or spit, has …
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By NIH News in Health
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1/26/24
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As architects of our daily lives, our hands help define us. But when injury or disease disrupts their harmony, our well-being is at risk, sidelining life's quality.
In an upcoming complimentary …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/29/24
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LaDonna M. Crews, M.D., FAAP, a physician who specializes in complex care pediatrics at USA Health, has been a passionate advocate for her patients, dedicating her practice to creating a medical home …
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11/18/23
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In May 2023, when news circulated about a postpartum bracelet initiative at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, healthcare professionals nationwide expressed interest in …
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1/30/24
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In a gesture of support for the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 locations, including the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Foley, are organizing a fundraising …
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2/1/24
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Baptist Weight-Loss Center has achieved national accreditation as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a …
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1/31/24
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Children and teens can be moody, but when signs of mental health troubles last for weeks, don’t assume it’s just a passing mood.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. …
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By StatePoint
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1/31/24
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