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CHI St. Luke’s Health Spreads Christmas Joy to Newest Arrivals
LUFKIN, TEXAS (December 9, 2016)… CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin is sending a little Christmas joy home with each new family. Thanks to the Epsilon Kappa Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, an international social, service and cultural organization for women, each baby born in the month of December will receive a tiny red stocking…
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Volunteer Auxiliary Donates to Hospital’s Emergency Room
LUFKIN, TEXAS (June 1, 2015)…The CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary recently donated 18 Welch-Allyn Suretemp Thermometers to Memorial’s Emergency Department. The gift, worth more than $2,500, is just one example of the many items the Auxiliary donates throughout the year. Christine Hargis, RN; Randy Ward, RN; Sharon Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator; Pasty Weems, Volunteer;…
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What Everyone Should Know about Screening for Common Cancers
Screening for common cancers is widely promoted by many health advocates. However, for adults at average-risk without symptoms, it’s important to be strategic about such testing, according to experts, who say that too much screening can be harmful and provide little benefit. “Numerous studies show that patients and many physicians overestimate the benefits of cancer…
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CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Recognizes Nurses During National Nurses Week
CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial recently recognized nurses for the essential role they play in the well-being of the community and within the organization. Each year, the nation recognizes the important work done by nurses during National Nurses Week. Memorial honored the commitment and excellence its nurses provide to Angelina County and the surrounding communities…
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Take Small Steps to Better Health
(StatePoint) Staying healthy doesn’t have to mean overhauling your lifestyle. Sometimes small changes can have big impacts. Take it from celebrity fitness trainer, Latreal “La” Mitchell, “Everyone can reach their health and fitness goals. It’s all about setting attainable goals and staying motivated to see results.” To look, feel and live better, Mitchell is offering…
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Tips to Shop Organic on a Budget
Chances are you’ve already heard about the benefits of including certified USDA organic foods in your diet. However, you may have also heard that such choices are typically higher in cost. “Eating right is in easier reach of Americans than ever before,” says Kate Geagan, America`s Green Nutritionist and expert consultant for Earth’s Best, the…
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Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age
There are many ways you can stay fit and promote a long, healthy life. And you probably know about some of them, particularly those habits that are widely discussed in the media and by doctors. However, scientists have recently made new discoveries that can help you activate weight loss while gaining control over deadly aging…
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How to Best Protect Your Skin this Summer and Beyond
Despite the warnings about the aging effects the sun can have on your skin, only five percent of Americans apply sunscreen to their body daily, according to a recent survey conducted using GfK’s Knowledge Panel. While experts say that using sunscreen should be a year-round habit, during the active, outdoor days of summer, it’s even…
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Are You Reaching for the Right Pain Medication?
The use of opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Oxycontin is on the rise and this trend is taking its toll. Opioids account for 46 deaths each day in the United States — more than any other drug. Is your pain medication the best option for you? Depending on the type of pain you’re experiencing,…