Your time with your primary care provider will be tailored to you, so no two annual check-ups are alike. But here are some things your provider will likely review:
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Tomato and Zucchini Gratin
Tomato season is a joy, and around this time the final stragglers are ripening. If you’re like me, you may have a small herd of tomatoes collecting on your kitchen counter, held in by a zucchini fence. If not, a trip to the grocery store or local market is certainly in order!
Tickets on Sale Now for Auxiliary Ball
Tickets are now on sale for Sparking Joy!, Carroll Hospital Auxiliary’s Ball taking place on Saturday, November 5 at Martin’s Westminster.
Elotes (Street Corn) with Avocado & Yogurt Sauce
Elotes are a classic Mexican street food. Roasty sweet corn with a limey cream sauce, topped with cheese—and some chili spice if you’re up for it. ¡Es como un sueño!
You can also make a salad version of this by cutting the corn off the cob and mixing it with the sauce in a bowl, it’s such a tasty way to dress a salad.
What is unique about this version of the recipe is the use of plain 2% Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is high in protein, full of probiotics and tastes just like sour cream, making it a more nutritious alternative that you can use for anything from topping off tacos or chili to paprikash or ranch dip. Try making the swap in your favorite recipes.
Suicide is NOT the Answer
The National Association on Mental Illness encourages individuals to reach out if they are having suicidal thoughts. If you need immediate emotional support, call 988 for mental health emergencies.
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers with Okra
Grilling season is ending; celebrate the final warm days with this tasty recipe, full of lean protein from shrimp and chicken sausage and high-in-fiber okra.
“But isn’t shrimp a high cholesterol food?” you may ask. Yes, it is; however, current research shows that dietary intake of cholesterol is not an indication of high cholesterol in our blood. The foods that are concerning to our cholesterol levels are those that are high in saturated and trans fats. These are the fats that are solid at room temperatures, such as butter, lard, cheeses, and the fats in dairy and meat.
Saturated fats are also added to many processed and packaged foods, so don’t forget to look at nutrition labels when shopping! This recipe also swaps the traditional pork-based andouille sausage, high in saturated fat, for a chicken-based alternative. A diet high in fiber also helps improve our cholesterol levels, so although the recipe only calls for okra, add as many veggies as you want to these skewers!
What to Know about Cholesterol
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40 percent of American adults have high cholesterol. Here are seven things you should know about cholesterol:
Studio YOU
Did you know? Studio YOU, a specialty area in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, offers an array of support items:
Support Breast Care at Pink Fling in the Secret Garden
For more than 20 years, Pink Fling’s attendees, sponsors and committee members have spread the message that early detection saves lives while supporting the Center for Breast Health at Carroll Hospital and honoring our community’s survivors.
This year, at Pink Fling in the Secret Garden presented by Advanced Radiology, the Carroll Hospital Foundation is welcoming the entire community to a SECRET location for a garden tea party this October, all in the name of quality breast care and awareness.
Tips for Successful Sunscreen Protection
Before slathering on the sunscreen, be sure to take a look at the bottle.