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Improving health starts with making wise choices
September 20, 2011 MARQUETTE — Making a change to your lifestyle by adding more exercise and a healthier diet can be inspiring at first, but as the weeks go on, the original effort might seem to lose its spark. more »»
How safe are your medical records?
September 20, 2011 LAURIUM — An incident in California last year points out the importance of protecting electronic medical records, and local hospitals said they’re taking steps to ensure the safety of their EMR. more »»
Caregiver program for vets set
September 20, 2011 MARQUETTE — Creating Confident Caregivers for Veterans, a new program designed for family caregivers caring for a veteran with memory loss, will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. more »» 
Scheduling fitness: Do what’s possible now, then build on program
September 13, 2011 MARQUETTE — People from across Marquette County have spent the past couple of months learning to change their lifestyles — adopting healthy diets with more servings of fruits and vegetables and... more »»
Region promoted in new book
September 13, 2011 HOUGHTON — With roots in the Keweenaw, Carol Sheldon has always had a soft spot in her heart for the Upper Peninsula. more »»
Area blood drives scheduled
September 13, 2011 MARQUETTE — The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital, will sponsor Blood Mobile blood drives at the following locations. - Saturday — 8 a.m. more »» 
Portion control plays key role in healthy eating
September 6, 2011 MARQUETTE — Huge plates and enough food to serve two or three people in one entree – American restaurant portions grew in the last half of the 20th century, making dining out seemingly contradictory... more »» 
Effort keeps kids healthy
September 6, 2011 HOUGHTON — For all the benefits school provides, the transition back can do a number on health. Lack of physical activity. Less sleep. More stress. more »» 
ACHIEVE supports local policies that contribute to good health
August 23, 2011 MARQUETTE — Health can be a state of being: you’re sick or you’re not. more »»
Easing into exercise best way to avoid injuries
August 23, 2011 HOUGHTON — Sometimes it’s the “tire” around the belly. It can also be the thighs or arms. more »»
Area adoption program planned
August 23, 2011 MARQUETTE — Bethany Christian Services will sponsor a Discover Adoption program from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 at the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. more »» 
Read labels, plan ahead to eat healthy in or out
August 16, 2011 ISHPEMING — If you sit down to eat, you probably have a plate in front of you. But what you choose to put on that plate makes the difference between a healthy meal and one that’s not so healthy. more »»
Do-it-yourself battlefield medicine is saving lives
August 16, 2011 CHICAGO — When Army Ranger Leroy Petry’s hand was blown off by a grenade as he was saving his comrades in battle, he knew just what to d. more »»
Bay Cliff fundraiser planned
August 16, 2011 MUNISING — A Bay Cliff Health Camp campership appeal will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Bay Shore Park in Munising. more »» 
Relationships are key in maintaining good health
August 9, 2011 MARQUETTE — When you think about wellness, you probably think of things like eating fruits and vegetables or hitting the gym several days a week. more »»
New blood test offered: Quicker, easier results available
August 9, 2011 HANCOCK — Blood tests are a fact of life for patients undergoing Coumadin/warfarin therapy. more »» 
Water aids in better health, weight loss
August 2, 2011 ISHPEMING — Oxygen and water are two things critical to life for human beings, and while getting enough oxygen might not be an everyday concern for most people, drinking enough water should be a... more »»
Aspirus Keweenaw reduces wait for mammography
August 2, 2011 LAURIUM — The idea behind Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital's One Call breast care program is to make mammography more accessible to women. more »»
YMCA program fights diabetes
August 2, 2011 MARQUETTE — The YMCA of Marquette County offers a diabetes prevention program to help those at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle to reduce their... more »» 
Healthy eating starts with smart shopping
July 26, 2011 MARQUETTE — If you compare the sticker price of healthy food like fruits and vegetables with a candy bar, potato chips or fast food, it might seem close to impossible to shop for healthy foods on a... more »» |
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