Baptist Heart and Vascular Institute (BHVI) provides specialized care for patients experiencing heart failure at its Heart Optimization Clinic, located at the new Baptist Hospital campus at 125 …
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12/12/23
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BAY MINETTE — When cancer struck close to home, Edith Perkins looked for ways to cope and to help as her sister battled the disease.
She picked up a crochet needle and found a way to do …
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11/8/23
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Schedules are filling up with travel and holiday celebrations with friends and family. However, the American Red Cross is urging people to set aside some time to make a lifesaving blood donation. As …
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12/11/23
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Responding to a critical need for blood donations in the local area, Baldwin EMC is collaborating with LifeSouth to address the shortage through an emergency blood drive.
The cooperative will …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/31/24
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Early detection and effective treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are the ultimate goals of a study by researchers at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute and the University of …
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12/8/23
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On Nov. 30, USA Health unveiled five new, high-tech operating rooms as part of a significant expansion at University Hospital, home to the region’s only level one trauma center. The more than …
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12/14/23
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December is a festive time of year with twinkling lights, fresh baked goods, and lively parties. However, planning menus that meet guests’ dietary restrictions, sticking within a holiday …
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12/8/23
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As the new year begins, many people make resolutions regarding their physical health, but it’s just as important to focus on mental health in the year ahead, especially for older adults, …
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By StatePoint
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1/24/24
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DAPHNE — Local school-age kids, runners and exercise enthusiasts may have put a lot of miles on old running shoes and shoes for all purposes, but when they are donated to the "Many More Miles" …
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10/31/23
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Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests. …
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By Laura Williamson
American Heart Association News | 11/18/23 |
Do you have a favorite food that makes your mouth water? The liquid that fills your mouth is called saliva. This remarkable fluid helps you digest food and stay healthy.
Saliva, or spit, has …
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By NIH News in Health
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1/26/24
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As architects of our daily lives, our hands help define us. But when injury or disease disrupts their harmony, our well-being is at risk, sidelining life's quality.
In an upcoming complimentary …
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1/29/24
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LaDonna M. Crews, M.D., FAAP, a physician who specializes in complex care pediatrics at USA Health, has been a passionate advocate for her patients, dedicating her practice to creating a medical home …
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11/18/23
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In May 2023, when news circulated about a postpartum bracelet initiative at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, healthcare professionals nationwide expressed interest in …
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1/30/24
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In a gesture of support for the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 locations, including the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Foley, are organizing a fundraising …
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2/1/24
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Baptist Weight-Loss Center has achieved national accreditation as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a …
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1/31/24
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Children and teens can be moody, but when signs of mental health troubles last for weeks, don’t assume it’s just a passing mood.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. …
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By StatePoint
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1/31/24
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In the recently released American Lung Association's 22nd annual "State of Tobacco Control" report, According to a news release, Alabama finds itself trailing behind the nation in efforts to prevent …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/27/24
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Staff members at USA Health's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) dedicated time this month to craft holiday keepsakes for the parents of the smallest patients at Children’s & …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/2/24
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Michael Hennigan, M.D., a board-certified internal medicine physician and fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, has joined Coastal Medical Group (CMG). With over 30 years of clinical …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/3/24
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