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LiveSmart: Visit Loved Ones Recuperating at Home or the Hospital Over the Holidays

November 22, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

This year, you can give an ill friend, relative or loved one a gift that’s inexpensive, guaranteed to fit and bring a smile to his or her face. Go and visit them, whether they are at home or in the hospital.

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LiveSmart: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – Know Your Pancreas!

November 16, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

This November, in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) encourages you to “Know Your Pancreas.”

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LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.

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LiveSmart: Know Your Respiratory Meds – Don’t Be a Victim of the Mis-Taken Inhaler

November 2, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

A lot has changed in the field of respiratory medications since the invention of the metered dose inhaler (MDI) sixty years ago. While MDIs and nebulizers are still in use today, the discovery of better medications has also seen the emergence of better delivery devices.

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LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Tips for a Safe, Happy Halloween

October 26, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Before you head out with your little zombies, princesses, and superheroes this Halloween, a few simple precautions can make sure everyone has a safe and fun time.

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LiveSmart: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications – Conversations are Critical

October 19, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Medication safety is a team effort and it starts with ensuring you are having the right conversations with your entire health care team regarding your prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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LiveSmart: New Technology Aids in Medication Administration

October 19, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

More than 1.8 billion prescription medications are dispensed annually in the U.S. It is estimated that about 50 percent of these medications are not taken correctly by patients. New technologies can help.

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LiveSmart: Latest Technologies, Techniques Critical for Best Breast Health

October 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

With the latest technology and advanced techniques, SPHP offers patients increasingly more convenient and accurate ways to detect breast cancer.

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LiveSmart: The Essentials of Survivorship for Breast Cancer

October 11, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

It wasn’t that long ago the term “Breast Cancer Survivor” was reserved only for women who were fortunate enough to receive a status of remission from their oncologist. Today, the cancer care community believes that “survivorship” begins at diagnosis.

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LiveSmart: Savor the Flavors of Fall!

October 5, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Fall is here, and with it brings everyone’s favorite flavors. From apples to pumpkins to butternut squash, the amount of healthy recipes crafted from autumn produce is endless.

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