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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
April 24, 2023May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health observances that are a great reminder to do just that: Stroke Awareness Month and Mental Health Month.
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Lourdes Health & Trios Health Hosting $10 Sports Physical Clinic
April 20, 2023Lourdes and Trios Health are pleased to be partnering to host a sports physical clinic on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for all local middle and high school students. The sports physical clinic will be held at Lourdes West Pasco Family Medicine Clinic, located at 7425 Wrigley Drive in Pasco from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students can receive their physical for $10, without the need for insurance. All fees collected will be donated back to the students’ respective schools.
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Safely Managing Your Medications Promotes Personal and Community Health
April 19, 2023Medications are often an essential part of healing from an illness or injury and can be critical to treating ongoing health conditions. Unfortunately, medications can create dangerous and harmful situations for yourself and your community if used incorrectly or disposed of improperly. That's why it’s so important to establish safe medication habits.
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Lourdes Health Partnering with American Red Cross to Host Blood Drive on April 20
April 03, 2023Lourdes Health is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lourdes Medical Center, in the Farrelly Auditorium on the 4th floor.
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 05, 2023The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big screen during your teenage years, it might be time to consider a different kind of screening – a colonoscopy. With March being National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, there’s no better time to schedule your appointment to get screened.
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 02, 2023March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food and drinks you consume today will work as fuel for your body and mind in the future.
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Lourdes Health & Trios Health Welcome Board-Certified Cardiologist, Amardeep Mann, MD
March 01, 2023Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Amardeep Mann, MD, has joined its medical staff and will be providing a range of cardiovascular care to patients throughout the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. Appointments may be made at Lourdes Health by calling 509.416.8882 and at Trios Health by calling 509.221.6450.
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2023Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5 am to run 10 miles every day or vowing to never eat dessert again. And…
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2023You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your…
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2023You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed to laughter having several benefits for your heart health, including increased blood flow and lowered…
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2023When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of their first symptom. Being able to quickly recognize…
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2023Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every day at every…
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2023As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity. Creating a more active family lifestyle can be done anytime, anywhere. Family walks after dinner, socially distanced weekend excursions like hiking,– these are…
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We Heart Dessert
February 22, 2023How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence. Luckily for your sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this recipe for…
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Sleeping Beauty
February 21, 2023Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens when you drift off to dreamland. Check out these pointers to ward off…
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 20, 2023Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it’s essential to schedule and keep annual exams. Make the most of your…
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 19, 2023Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy. Your adult heart beats about 100,000 times a day. That’s at least one beat every second, or…
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How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health
February 18, 2023Understanding the risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart disease can have a big impact on the likelihood of a positive outcome and a strong recovery when issues arise. Besides recognizing these in yourself, it’s also important to be able to recognize them in your loved ones and be able to comfortably discuss them. By detecting potential heart problems early,…
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How Weight Weighs on Your Heart
February 17, 2023Many of us have made New Years resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. When we don’t always follow through, it’s not because we don’t want to be healthier. More often, life just gets in the way. But even with life’s challenges, it’s important for us to find ways to help our heart be healthy. Weight can be a critical…
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Nurse Practitioner Joins Lourdes Occupational Health
February 17, 2023Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that Pamela Morris, ARNP-C, has accepted a position as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner at Lourdes Occupational Health and will begin seeing patients in February 2023.
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