Health information for you and your family
Health information for you and your family
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 7  
Continuing Our Journey to Excellence
http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q1-stlukeslock...

As part of our efforts to incorporate the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel that was created to help plot the future of health care delivery in San Francisco, California Pacific Medical Center has announced key organizational changes for the St. Luke’s campus. Read full article.
  
TeleCare Has Arrived at California Pacific Medical Center
http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q1-telecare.ht...

Just in time for the New Year, the Forbes Norris ALS Research Center has launched the first California Pacific Medical Center TeleCare Outreach Service. We are able to consult with patients and physicians throughout the world, but more importantly, our patients don’t need to travel to consult with us,” states Robert Miller, M.D., Medical Director of the Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research and Treatment Center. Read full article.
  
The Heart of the Matter
http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q1-heartofthem...

Many people mistakenly assume that heart disease is just a men’s health issue. Yet heart disease also ranks as the number one killer of American women. According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease is responsible for 35 percent of all deaths in women – more than all types of cancer combined, including breast and lung cancer. Read full article.
  
Tango Without Tears
http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q1-tangoinjury...

With the popularity of television programs such as Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, more and more people are taking an interest in ballroom dancing and other forms of dance as a form of recreation. The downside of this increased interest is that dance and injuries often go hand in hand.Lack of proper body conditioning and flexibility, as well as improper stretching and overexertion can result in a wide variety of injuries ranging from strains and sprains to joint dislocations and bone fractures. Read full article.
  
Center for Patient and Community Education
Learning About Your Health
http://www.cpmc.org/learning/

California Pacific's Center for Patient and Community Education is an on-going program helping to expand and improve education for our patients and their families. Search our list of learning resources.
 
Classes You Don't Want to Miss...
Check our calendar of events for a complete listing
www.cpmc.org/events/calevents.cfm

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    CONTENTS
    Continuing Our Journey to Excellence
    TeleCare Has Arrived at California Pacific Medical Center
    The Heart of the Matter
    Tango Without Tears
    Center for Patient and Community Education
    Classes You Don't Want to Miss...
    Community Health Resource Center
    The Health & Healing Center
    The Woodywoof Project
    Giving and Volunteering
    Winter HealthyKids Newsletter

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