Healthy Dose

Health articles and features from New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the NHRMC Physician Group.

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NHRMC Earns Touchstone Bronze for Taking Steps to Prevent Patient Falls

July 18, 2018
by: NHRMC
To help create the best environment possible for our patients, NHRMC in 2017 held a three-day...
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Surgical Caps Sewn by Staff Bring Smiles to Pediatric Surgery Patients

July 18, 2018
All pediatric surgery patients now receive a custom pediatric surgical cap thanks to three New...
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Mild Cognitive Impairment Can Lead to Alzheimer's Disease

July 12, 2018
By itself, mild cognitive impairment doesn’t force you to make any changes to your daily...
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Tips for a Safe and Fun 4th of July

July 02, 2018
by: NHRMC
Nothing can ruin a vacation or weekend celebration faster than an injury or accident. Here are...
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Artist's Vision Brightens Zimmer Cancer Center

June 28, 2018
by: NHRMC
When you walk into the Zimmer Cancer Center at NHRMC, your eyes are immediately drawn to a...
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Fish, Fruit, Spices are Common Threads in Anti-Cancer Diets

June 27, 2018
Is there a way we can eat better in order to reduce our risk of cancer? Have you ever thought...
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Primary Care Offices Offer Eye Testing to Help Prevent Vision Loss Connected to Diabetes

June 22, 2018
by: NHRMC
An innovative program at NHRMC Physician Group is helping to identify an eye disease before...
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Johns Hopkins Program Trains Pender Teams for Real Pediatric Emergency

June 20, 2018
by: NHRMC
Pender Memorial Hospital participated in a simulation that was part of a year-long training...
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How to Identify a UTI and Get Rid of the Burning

June 07, 2018
Urinary tract infections. Ugh. They turn urinating into a burning, stinging test of endurance and...
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Lung Cancer Survivor Breaks Down Barriers to Healthier Lifestyle

May 30, 2018
by: NHRMC
A former smoker and a two-time cancer survivor, Terri Luedtke's lung capacity was diminished when...
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