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VITALITY
Fall 2016
Research studies
Learning more every day
The Missouri Memory Center (MMC) serves the region with
memory care and diagnostics—right here in Bolivar. MMC
is pleased to announce the expansion of their Alzheimer’s
disease research program with two new studies for those
with mild Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.
Board certified Neurologist Curtis P. Schreiber, M.D., leads
a multidisciplinary team of experts at MMC who diagnose
and treat patients with memory problems related to
dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other neuropsychological
issues. The center is located at 1245 N. Butterfield, Suite C1,
in Bolivar. For more information about the studies, call
MMC at
417-327-3530
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Growing to meet your needs
New clinic for El Dorado Springs
Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) started construction on
a new 5,600-square-foot family medicine clinic in El Dorado
Springs. The facility will cost nearly $1 million and is located
on the same campus as Community Springs Healthcare
Facility, one of six CMH long-term care facilities in the area.
The facility will include family medicine, behavioral health,
X-ray and a lab, and will have 12 exam rooms. H Design
Group of Springfield is the architect, and Bailey Pyle Builders
of Rogersville is the general contractor for this project. The
facility is expected to be completed in December 2016.
AVOCADOMELON
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
1 large (about 8 ounces) ripe, fresh
California avocado
1 cup honeydew melon chunks
Juice of ½ lime (approximately 1½ teaspoons)
1 cup (8 ounces) milk, fat-free
1 cup plain yogurt, fat-free
½ cup (4 ounces) apple juice or white grape
juice
1 tablespoon honey
Directions
1
Cut avocado in half, and remove pit.
Scoop out flesh, and place in blender.
2
Add remaining ingredients and blend
well. Serve cold.
Holds well in the refrigerator for up to
24 hours. If made ahead, stir gently before
pouring into glasses.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving: 320 calories, 11g total
fat (1.5g saturated fat), 46g carbohydrates,
13g protein, 5mg cholesterol, 5g dietary
fiber, 170mg sodium.
Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation
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