February 2020

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NMC Health Named 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

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NEWTON, Kan., (February 28, 2020) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) once again has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, this annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the […]

How to kick the habit: Skipping breakfast

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How important is it to eat breakfast? Medical research and popular opinions abound. Some may skip breakfast out of long-standing habit, fear of gaining weight, religious rituals, bad advice, or other personal reasons. The latest hot topic of intermittent fasting may contribute to breakfast-skipping.

Heart-healthy recipes: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken or Pork

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Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up slow cooker favorites like barbecue pork. The American Heart Association has put together a delicious, heart-healthy recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for fewer calories or sodium. Feeling like some bbq chicken sandwiches? Great! With only 125 calories per serving and 130mg of sodium, you can indulge […]

The ABCs of Heart Health – Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

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By: Dr. Yvonne Saunders-Teigeler, FAAFPNorth Amidon Family Physicians Dr. Yvonne Saunders-Teigeler was born and raised in Illinois. She graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Family Medicine Residency program in June 2001. Dr. Teigeler received honors while in her residency program including Chief Resident status in her third year. Dr. Teigeler received her doctorate […]

Heart-healthy recipes: Pico de gallo grilled chicken salad

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The photo in this one is really all you need to want to make this delicious dish. With only 154 calories per serving, 25g of proten and 2g of fiber, this tasty meal is great for lunch or a mid-afternoon snack. It also only has 148mg of sodium, making it a reasonable and healthy choice. […]

Heart-healthy recipes: Savor the flavor of sweet & sour pork

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This dish is certainly better than stopping at your favorite fast food place, and has just a fraction of the sodium! Even if you’re on a heart-healthy diet and you’re looking to keep your salt in check, this delicious take on traditional Asian cuisine will have your family begging for more – and you can […]

Know your risks: How to prevent a heart attack

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February is American Heart Month – a good time to stop and think about your lifestyle and your risk when it comes to heart attacks, stroke and other health issues. Do you know the risk factors for a heart attack? Do you know your numbers? Do you know how to prevent the leading cause of […]

Heart-Healthy Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macarons

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Looking for a heart-healthy sweet treat this Valentine’s Day? Why not make your sweetheart some delicious treats as a gift, or maybe to share after a three-course meal? The American Heart Association offers several heart-healthy recipes that promise to be delicious and easy to prepare. While this dessert has a little bit of sugar, you […]

A simple test may have saved his life

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It pays to have friends. I’m still pretty young. I’m active. I try to eat right. I’m sure everything is fine. These were the kinds of things Melvin Schadler was telling himself. He’d experienced some tightness in his chest while driving several months before, but it went away. Everything was fine. It was just stress. […]

How to get help with your medical bills

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By: Michelle Schmidt, Director of Marketing at The Midland Group Before joining The Midland Group, Michelle Schmidt has worked with many well-known companies, such Big Brothers Big Sisters, Clara Biotech, and several private universities, among many others. Michelle also owns and operates a private photography business and is a self-proclaimed story enthusiast who believes that […]

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