Health eMinutes is your source for learning about a variety of health topics, upcoming health events and recipes that are as healthy as they are tasty.
What do Electronic Health Records Mean For You?
Many medical facilities, including North Memorial Medical Center, have changed how patient information is recorded and stored. By moving from paper records to electronics records, many health organizations are creating an electronic health record (EHR) for each patient. The result is increased safety and enhanced service for patients. Read more...
Feature Recipe: Mandarin Orange Delight
This is a recipe that's as delicious as it is versatile. This can be served as a salad or dessert. It's tangy and refreshing - perfect for the warm weather. View the recipe
Keeping Children Safe - Loaner Life Jackets Available on Lake Minnetonka
Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14. However, a new program aimed at making sure life jackets are readily available is now underway. Read more...
Upcoming Health Events
Bike Safety on a Stick
Each year, approximately 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries. Of those, about 67,000 have head injuries, and 27,000 have injuries serious enough to be hospitalized. Sadly, more than 700 people die from bicycle accidents annually. The most important thing you can do to prevent injury is wear a bike helmet. As part of its commitment to the safety of the community, North Memorial will be giving away free bike helmets to children ages 1 to 17 at the Minnesota State Fair. Click here for more information
Free Men's Health Program Sept. 9
Sponsored by North Memorial, Men's Health is a popular annual event that features free health screenings, a light meal and a program with clinicians who discuss health issues as they pertain to men. Read more...
Classes and Support Groups Offered by North Memorial
Having the chance to learn more about a particular health problem that uniquely affects you or simply having the chance to talk with others who share the same experiences is invaluable. There is no way to reduce all of the emotions and worries related to your health, but classes and support groups at North Memorial will help you learn new ways to care for yourself. We offer a variety of classes and support groups. Click here to learn more about our offerings
You can always check on the latest health events at North Memorial by visiting the News and Events section of our website.
Looking for More Ways to Discover Good Health?
North Memorial's healthy living newsletter, Living Well, is available online. To view copies of past editions, click here. To subscribe to Living Well, email bill.stein@northmemorial.com.
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