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Say Hello to Telehealth
The COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to get a little more creative with technology. There are virtual conferences, virtual happy hours—and now virtual doctor’s appointments.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Substance Abuse Recovery Program
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Cheryl Gosaguio discusses the Substance Abuse Recovery Program.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Baked Zucchini Fries
Everyone loves a crunchy French fry, but they are not always the healthiest choice. Try out these crunchy baked zucchini curly fries as an alternative. Zucchini are always available in the summer, and it is fun to try new ways to cook this delicious vegetable. Enjoy!
Caring for You in Challenging Times
To say the past few months have been challenging would be an understatement. In these months, the coronavirus has impacted our community and our nation. No facet of daily life has gone untouched; our work, schools, places of worship, recreation and more have been affected by the pandemic and the effort to keep our community safe.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Gastrointestinal Care
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, gastroenterologist Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D., discusses the importance of not delaying gastrointestinal care.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Grilled Oysters with Sriracha Butter
Oysters on the grill are a nutritious and easy appetizer to make. One serving, or 3 ounces, of these tasty little guys provide 567 percent of our daily value of B12, which helps with better brain and cognitive health, especially for older adults. They also provide 128 percent of our daily value of zinc, a mineral to help with immunity, male health and wound healing.
Embrace Wellness in Cancer Survivorship
Registration is now taking place for the next Embrace Wellness cancer survivorship program scheduled to start in early September.
Sheet Pan Restaurant-Style Salsa
Summer is the time for fresh, in-season tomatoes. One way to spice up your life is to make homemade salsa, which is so much better than the stuff you buy at the grocery store! By roasting the vegetables first, you develop more of a smoky flavor, sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This goes great over tacos, scrambled eggs or with your favorite tortilla chip.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Child Vaccinations
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Cynthia Roldan, M.D., chief of pediatrics, discusses the importance of child immunizations.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR 1470 AM/102.3 FM!
Add Plant Protein to Your Diet
As a dietitian, I would never encourage everyone to go strictly vegan or vegetarian. Many people enjoy meat, and that is okay, but research shows that a reduction in animal protein (beef, pork, lamb and processed meats in particular) can improve health, including a reduction in cardiovascular disease, prevention or better management of diabetes, and reduced risk of cancer.