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Vol. 1, Issue 9
November 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:
in focus
Living Well
Eating Well
Growing Up Healthy

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Flu shots are being discussed in the news, on the Internet and in everyday conversations. All that information can be confusing – and sometimes just wrong. Dr. Timothy Burke, an SMDC infectious disease specialist, busts some current myths about vaccines for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu.

 
 
 
 
 
 


living well

 
 

Before you buy your Thanksgiving turkey, check out its sodium content. A survey of frozen turkeys in local grocery stores found a single serving can range from 210 to 760 milligrams. Fresh turkey has only 75 milligrams.

Compare sodium in a traditional turkey dinner and a healthier alternative.

 

   
 


eating well
Enjoy heart-healthy recipes from Bonnie Brost, dietitian at SMDC Heart & Vascular Center.

 
 


Green Beans and Mushrooms
are a healthy alternative to green bean casserole. Minnesota Wild Rice and Turkey Salad is great for holiday leftovers.

Join Bonnie’s free classes
  Nov. 10:  Sodium: What is too much?
Nov. 19:  Eating healthy can be so confusing
Dec. 1:::::Dining out and portion distortion
 

 
 


growing up healthy

 
 


Children grieve differently than adults. Ben Wolfe, a grief counselor and program manager for St. Mary’s Grief Support Program, shares
how to help kids cope with loss.

Mark your calendar for the free Growing Up Healthy educational series.

 
 

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