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May 2009
In This Issue
* Parents: Learn More about Pediatric Asthma
* Help Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
* Delicious, Healthy Grillin' Recipes
* CKHS Offers Services for Pregnant, Postpartum Women
* Childbirth Ed Classes
Cancer Survivors Day June 4
Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and his or her families are invited to join us on 6/4 for special celebrations to be held at Crozer's James E. Clark Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. and DCMH's Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. During each program, CKHS physicians will speak about the advances in cancer diagnosis and treat-ment; local survivors will offer inspiring words about their journeys; and both events will feature music, refreshments and the passing of a light to remember those who have lost their battle. Comedienne Chris Rich will perform at the DCMH event. To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH.
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Controlling Your Child's Asthma
This Summer
Summer, for many children, means lots of fun in the sun and outdoor activity. Unfortunately, many physical activities and outdoor triggers, including grass, pollen, hot humid weather and poor air quality, can create a problem for children with asthma. The good news is that steps can be taken to control children’s asthma during the summer months. More>
A Healthy Diet Lowers Women's Risk of Heart Disease
Women can protect themselves against death from heart disease and other causes by sticking with a diet that is low in saturated fats and sugar and high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, a new study suggests. More>
Grilling Can be Healthy and Delicious
There’s nothing quite like a burger seared to perfection on a barbeque grill. This month, check out the healthy recipes that are perfect for a sunny day cookout—compliments of Crozer-Keystone’s Health eCooking Show™. More>
Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Did you know that Crozer-Keystone offers classes for women with gestational diabetes? And, if you want to exercise while pregnant or after delivery, our Moms in Motion program is a great way to stay fit while pregnant and after baby arrives. Finally, our Home Care department provides in-home nursing visits to new parents and their babies within a few days of discharge from the hospital. More>
Childbirth Education Classes at Crozer-Keystone Health System
The key to good health that lasts a lifetime begins even before your baby is born. Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital offer a variety of fee-based maternal/child health education classes to help families prepare for the birth and care of an infant. Below are the classes available at each site for June and July. More>
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Health System
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Crozer-Keystone Is Proud to be
Smoke-Free
As a health system, Crozer-Keystone has a vital interest in maintaining a healthy, safe, and hazard-free environment for our employees, patients, visitors and physicians. We’re pleased to announce that Crozer-Keystone is completely smoke-free, and all tobacco use is prohibited on all of our campuses. |
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