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Pop quiz on getting a nursing education
Test your knowledge before you join this fast-growing field THEY’RE EVERYWHERE: in schools, hospitals, in our homes, at the doctor’s offices, in military installations, and more. They’re nurses, and they belong to one of the fastest-growing job segments in the country.
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Prevention: Senior Circle helps retirees stay active
A Q&A with Julie Sing AS WE AGE, it’s important to keep our mind and body active. We interviewed Julie Sing, marketing manager/Senior Circle advisor at Lake Wales Medical Center (LWMC), about one way to do that: the Senior Circle.
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Take it from a nurse who knows!
Four things you should expect during your hospital stay FROM THE TIME you arrive and are admitted, throughout your treatment, and until the time you are discharged, there are some essential things you should expect from your healthcare team during your hospital stay. Your nurse, especially, will have a key role in the process from…
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Word of Mouth: What makes a good dentist: Qualifications to look for
Few people consider their dentist their favorite person, but your dentist should at least be in your top five. If not, you need a new one. Find one with the following qualifications, and your new dentist may make the top three.
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Healthy Cook: Getting all-day energy for work and play
It’s a rush, rush world. Even as a retired person, it’s hard to find time to wind down. Just when you think you can unfurl the hammock someone calls with a new something to be done. Youngsters are not immune to rush-rush living, and the older you get the more tasks you have that need…
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Thinking outside the bubbles
You’ve heard the expression “now that’s thinking outside the box,” I’m sure. CFHN TIP! Check out what some of our team does on a regular basis to stay healthy. David: On Saturday mornings I get my exercise by picking up furniture donations for St. Matthew Catholic Church. We pick up “gently used” couches, entertainment centers,…
