8 Events and Classes during Healthy Aging Month
By Luke | September 2, 2010
September is Healthy Aging Month, and to kick off the Fall Season, Sherman Health is offering a variety of events and classes that will provide tips and fun to Seniors. Below is a quick rundown. Unless otherwise stated, all events are held at The Centre of Elgin. Registration is required for all programs. Call 800-397-9000 or visit shermanhealth.com to register. Read the rest of this entry »
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One day only: Safe disposal of your old medications!
By Luke | September 2, 2010
Tossing old medications into the garbage or flushing them down the toilet may put them out of mind for you, but there are environmental ramifications to disposing of them this way. Tossed or flushed medical compounds find their way into our groundwater and end up in lakes and streams. The US Geological Survey studied water from 139 streams in 30 states and found that 80% contained traces of pharmaceuticals (source).
On Saturday, September 25, you will have the opportunity to safely dispose of old medications. There are two dropoff locations in Elgin:
1. Elgin Police Department: 10 am – 2 pm
2. Elgin Township Building: 10 am – 1 pm
Remember to remove the Rx information to protect your privacy. If you’d like more information, please call 847-289-2626.
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5 Health Myths: The Real Story
By Luke | September 1, 2010
Info for this article was obtained from an article on CNN.com with items from RealSimple.com. For the full article, read The truth about 12 health myths.
Myth 1: You should feed a cold and starve a fever.
The Truth: Eat and drink whether you have a cold or a fever. And then drink some more. Finally, get some extra drinking in. Did we mention you should be staying hydrated? This will help replenish fluids lost when you’re sick.
Myth 2: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Read the rest of this entry »
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Concussion likelihood jumps among kid athletes
By Luke | August 31, 2010
This blog post uses information obtained from an article on MSNBC.com. To read the article in its entirety, click here.
The long-term effects of concussions on the human body are just starting to be fully appreciated. The National Football League is now taking concussions seriously, and the trickle-down effect is leading to other sports and demographics. One demographic being closely monitored is that of children, both the 8 to 13 and 14 to 19 age groups.
A recent study “examined concussions in organized youth sports involving ages 8 to 19. ER visits for 14- to 19-year-olds more than tripled, from about 7,000 in 1997 to nearly 22,000 in 2007. Among ages 8 to 13, visits doubled, from 3,800 to almost 8,000.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Video: Our Visit with Toby the Therapy Dog
By Luke | August 30, 2010
Our roster of therapy dogs is a dedicated bunch, and this includes Toby, the 7 year old Tibetan Terrier. Last week, we followed him as he went about his business of cheering up patients at Sherman Hospital.
It’s believed that Tibetan Terriers are descended from the most ancient dog breeds, and that was apparent in Toby. His demeanor was perfect for his twice-a-month job as a therapy dog. He was patient, attentive and comforting while he was on his rounds.
The video below gives a nice glimpse of what it’s like to be a therapy dog at Sherman Hospital. For more information on Toby and our Pet Therapy program, click here for more information!
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