LIVING HEALTHY
They say "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Stacey Kelley, a Certified Nurse Practitioner says many of the injuries seen at Mercy Express Care can be prevented.
"I've operated on far too many people who have ruptured their Achilles tendon -- an injury that can be avoided," says Dr. Gregory Pomeroy, an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at New England Foot and Ankle Center, a department of Mercy.
Of all recurring medical disorders, addictive diseases -- like drug and alcohol addiction -- are the most prevelant.
Asthma is a breathing disorder that is becoming more and more common in this country -- luckily, Dr. William Demicco and the pulmonary staff at Mercy are experts in treating all types of breathing disorders, including asthma.
Every year, thousands of women, and some men, as well, are diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Marta Quijano, a breast surgeon with Mercy's Breast Health Resource Center, offers some of the risk factors for breast cancer.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be breast fed exclusively for the first six months.
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At Mercy, we're always looking for ways to help keep you healthy. One way we're doing that is by offering you delicious and healthy recipes straight from the kitchens of our gourmet chefs, our diabetes educators, and our nutritionists. They're meals designed by professionals, so you know they're good for you. But they're also created by people who enjoy flavorful food, so you know they'll be tasty. We hope you enjoy experimenting in your own kitchen, and turning to Mercy's recipes for inspiration.
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