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VITALITY
Winter 2016
Days away from the holidays
You are probably busy
preparing for Christmas—decorating your
home, buying gifts and planning holiday parties. During the hustle
and bustle, it is easy to overdo it. Schedule time to relax! That may
mean curling up with a good book for a couple of hours, getting a
much-needed massage or having a cup of coffee with a friend. Those
few moments of relaxation can go a long way toward staying healthy
over the holidays.
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Check out page 5 to find out
how to stick to your goals. One of your resolutions may be to get more sleep. That could
be difficult if you have sleep apnea. On page 8 we share some red flags that may make
you think twice about ignoring the signs.
Did you know that people born between 1945 and 1965 should be tested for hepatitis C?
On page 9 we talk about this infection and how new treatments may hold a cure.
Many people experience chest pain. It could be caused by acid reflux, an infection
and inflammation, or heart disease. If you’ve felt an uncomfortable pressure in your
chest or a fullness or squeezing sensation, you’ll want to read page 12 about the
seriousness of angina.
Some of our newest medical providers are listed on page 16. From family medicine
to podiatry and everything in between, you can read about the latest additions to our
medical staff. From my family to yours, we hope you have a blessed Christmas and a
wonderful New Year!
Donald J. Babb
CEO/Executive Director
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Citizens Memorial Health
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Caring for every generation through
exceptional services by leading
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UPDATES
4 Looking ahead
• Kick off a healthy new
year by kicking the habit:
Sign up for a smoking
cessation class in 2017.
• The wait is almost over!
New clinic in El Dorado
Springs nears completion.
16 New providers
to care for you
Get to know the new
faces at Citizens Memorial
Hospital and clinics.
Donald J. Babb,
CEO/Executive
Director