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November 22, 2021
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to this fast-growing, life-threatening epidemic. Currently more than 34 million Americans have diabetes and this number is expected to increase to 54.9 million by 2030. Increases have been attributed to a rise in obesity rates and an aging population, but new research shows that younger people are being diagnosed with the disease.
November 19, 2021
If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one quarter of cancer deaths.
November 15, 2021
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, following its mission of Making Communities Healthier, is partnering with Columbus’ Victory Mission for monthly classes and events featuring topics ranging from nutrition, financial management, heart health, diabetes and exercise. This month’s class will focus on money management, scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, at Victory Mission, 3448 North Lumpkin Road in Columbus.
October 27, 2021
Did you know stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States? A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, causing a disruption of blood flow to the brain. The quality of medical care you receive in the first minutes and hours after a stroke can save your life and determine how well you will recover.
October 26, 2021
October 26, 2021
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare invites EMS and community health care providers to join us for an educational stroke presentation from 8 – 11 am on Friday, Oct. 29 at the St. Francis-Emory Emergency Room EMS Bay to recognize World Stroke Day. Presenter Vipul P-V Parekh, M.D., PH.D., MS, will be on site to provide education to hospital staff, physicians and EMS.
October 15, 2021
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, following its mission of Making Communities Healthier, is partnering with Columbus’ Victory Mission for monthly classes and events featuring topics ranging from nutrition, financial management, heart health, diabetes and exercise as part of the Healthy Communities Campaign. This month’s class, a healthy cooking demonstration, is scheduled for October 21, 2021, at Victory Mission, 3448 North Lumpkin Road in Columbus.
October 13, 2021
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has been recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a National Silver Certified Safe Sleep facility for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
October 7, 2021
