Archive for April 2011
Fast-food menus offer far more healthy options than in past years. From grilled chicken sandwiches and turkey burgers, to salads and fruit smoothies, you have plenty to choose from, including lower-calorie, lower-fat and fresh menu items. Even the kid’s meals have healthier options such as low-fat milk and apple slices. However, there are a few [...]
Additional Free Physicials for Montgomery Area Schools
Posted by: Nicole Williams in: ● April 28, 2011
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The staff of Troy Medical Services will donate free sports physicals to local middle school and high school student athletes on Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. – 12 noon at their office located at 835 Albemarle Road in Troy. Dr. Michael McLeod and Krystal Richardson, PA-C are the providers on hand to administer the [...]
When it comes to keeping your family safe from viruses and bacteria that can make them ill, it’s hard to beat frequent handwashing and routine vaccinations. But there’s also a case to be made for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces around the home where germs may linger. As part of your overall prevention strategy, this simple [...]
Prom Season Safty, Part 2: Talking to Your Teen About Alcohol
Posted by: Nicole Williams in: ● April 23, 2011
In 1980, 13-year-old Cari Lightner was killed by a drunk driver who had already been cited three times for driving drunk. Distraught and outraged, Cari’s mother soon called together a group of friends to talk about forming a group called Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Today, with the help of its members and supporters, MADD [...]
Stanly Regional Medical Partners is a proud sponsor of the After Prom Bash, an after-prom party held for local teens. The party will be held at the Boardroom Events & Catering, 135 W. Main St., Albemarle, for students interested in celebrating in a safe and alcohol-free environment. The After Prom Bash is free to attend [...]
Getting your child a physical exam before the sports season begins is a good idea. The doctor might find something that can be treated or managed through physical therapy or by wearing special bracing or padding. In partnership with its medical staff, Stanly Regional Medical Center (SRMC) offers free sports physicals to middle and high [...]
You may have thought that CPR has been available for a long time, when in fact the American Heart Association first combined breaths and compressions to create CPR in 1960. CPR has been recommended for healthcare professionals and for the general public for more than 40 years. The technique of CPR has been improved over [...]
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