Lourdes Health System: HealthTalk Online February 2019

Lourdes Patient Testimonial: Jennifer Ridgeway

Forty is not an age when you hear about people having strokes. So Lourdes nurse anesthetist Jennifer Ridgeway was surprised when she suffered an ischemic stroke following a workout. Following lifesaving care at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, fellow nurse and coworker Julie Panza refused to let her friend give up. From daily notes of encouragement to extra time on the rehab floor, the two friends worked until Jennifer recovered. Today, Jennifer is grateful to her coworker and her family at Lourdes for their commitment to care.

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To Prevent Heart Attacks, You’re the Boss

About every 40 seconds, an American has a heart attack. While most people who have heart attacks are 65 and older, younger individuals can suffer them, too. While you can’t change your family history, there are steps you can take to improve your heart health.

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Dating with Heart Disease

When you have heart disease, it can feel like your condition impacts nearly every area of your life. Your romantic life is no exception. The good news is, there’s no need to hold back in your search for Mr. or Mrs. Right.

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Breakfast and Blood Sugar: Making Healthy Choices

Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. But in people with type 2 diabetes, it may be even more important than previously thought.

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The Dangers of Dr. Google

You spot a small rash on your arm, feel a tickle in the back of your throat or notice strange stomach pains. To whom do you turn first for answers? That’s right—Google. Suddenly, you’re flooded with information from websites, online forums, social media and videos. How can you know what’s reliable and relevant, and what’s just bunk?

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8 Tips for a Healthy Winter

Winter can be the season for indulging in cookies and hibernating on the couch. Or you can stay invigorated by changing up your exercise regimen and eating lots of fruits and vegetables. If you like the sound of the second option, here are some tips to help you stay on course.

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7 Ways to Save More Money

If you’re one of the many Americans who lacks savings, it’s time to buckle down and build that nest egg. Follow these strategies to begin saving more this month. Every little bit counts.

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Recipe of the Month: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chimichurri Sauce

The sauce for this chicken is healthier than traditional chimichurri, thanks to less olive oil, but fresh herbs guarantee lots of body and flavor.

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Join the Lourdes Team!

Lourdes is hosting a hiring event for nurses on Thursday, March 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Lourdes is hiring full-time, part-time and per diem nursing positions in med/surg, operating room/perioperative, critical care/intensive care, acute surgical/postanesthesia care, mother/baby, interventional cardiology, emergency care, and critical care float telemetry. Applicants must hold a bachelor of science in nursing degree, basic life support certification and a New Jersey RN license. To be guaranteed an on-the-spot interview at the event, earn one continuing education unit credit and enjoy dinner with Lourdes colleagues, you must apply and be preregistered. Once it is confirmed that an applicant meets these requirements, he or she will be contacted by a Lourdes talent acquisition specialist to be preregistered. The requisition number for the position where candidates can apply is 00123196. To submit your application, click here.

Take the Community Health Survey

Federal law requires that nonprofit hospitals complete a community health needs assessment once every three years. The research compiled is used to illustrate and compare health trends and disparities across the region. Hospitals use the findings to develop and implement strategies to address the perceived health needs of the community. Lourdes Health System will be participating with the South Jersey Health Collaborative—consisting of hospitals, health systems and health departments within Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Ocean counties—to undertake this comprehensive study in 2019. We ask that you please participate in the five-minute survey. Your input is vital to ensure our hospitals meet the health needs of our region. To take the survey in English, click here. To take the survey in Spanish, click here.

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