Welcome to North Memorial’s first Health eMinutes, an electronic newsletter that keeps you in the know about a variety of health topics and upcoming health events. This is your source for learning about free health screenings in the area, staying informed about the latest medical technology, and gathering recipes that are as healthy as they are tasty.
Digital Mammography Can Help Detect Breast Cancer
In the treatment of breast cancer, one fact is very clear - early detection is a distinct advantage. The earlier breast cancer is discovered and the sooner it’s treated, the better the outcome. Regular breast cancer screening improves the chances that a growing tumor will be detected and treated early, before the disease spreads and becomes a potential threat to life. Read More...
Not Pulling Your Leg
Did you know that most leg disorders originate in the veins? If you have varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, or simply tired, aching legs, it’s time to learn how to improve the health of your venous circulation. Read More...
The Importance of Flu Shots
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination each fall. Every year in the U.S., five to twenty percent of the population gets the flu, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from its complications and about 36,000 people die from it. Read More...
The Perfect Fall Recipe - Apple Crisp
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may not just be folk wisdom. Apples are an excellent source of dietary fiber, pectin, high levels of flavonoids and antioxidant phytonutrients. Health studies are proving that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables helps protect against heart disease, fight diet-related cancers, and reduce hypertension and diabetes. Apple season is the perfect time for this quick and healthy recipe for fall’s quintessential fruit! View the recipe
Upcoming Health Events
Sample Chocolate and Check Your Blood Pressure
North Memorial’s Women’s Heart Clinic will be offering free blood pressure screenings along with samples of dark chocolate (it’s good for the heart!) at the Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza’s Heart Lounge, booth 301. The event takes place on November 3-4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Women: Be Empowered About Breast Health
As part of Maple Grove’s Discover Hometown Health, North Memorial will be hosting a free health presentation about breast health. The presentation will take place at the Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road on Wednesday, October 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
You can always check on the latest health events at North Memorial by visiting the News and Events section of our website.
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