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How to Eat a Healthy Breakfast « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “A deluxe breakfast from your local fast food restaurant can cost you more than half the calories you need for the day as well as your entire limit of fat and saturated fat! Even a quick latte and muffin from the coffee shop will give you 650 calories, 25 grams of fat, and 8 teaspoons of sugar!” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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How many times have you heard how important a healthy breakfast is? http://bit.ly/gVAZlB #health #hoco
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “Registered nurses are found in a wide variety of health care areas. If you are a registered nurse or pursuing a degree in nursing, numerous options are open to you, including pediatrics, geriatrics and women--™s health. Check out a helpful list of specialties at allnurses.com. Nursing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) presents special ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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"The sense of fulfillment is out of this world." #NICU RNs open up about their jobs. #hoco #nursing http://bit.ly/gSX2ca
Holiday Safety « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “To deter shop lifting, theft, breaking and entry and other crimes, the Howard County police will have additional officers patrolling local businesses in cars, on foot and on bicycles through New Year--™s Day.” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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You're rushing to get a lot done this week, but please stay alert. Safety tips: http://bit.ly/hifJel #hoco #hocomojo #shopping
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hcghcares.org — “Are you a registered nurse or considering becoming one? Nursing offers many different health care areas in which you can specialize including critical care, anesthesia, pediatrics, geriatrics, and women--™s health, just to name a few. Check out a helpful list of specialties at allnurses.com. Emergency nursing can be one of the most rewarding and ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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Drama, pain, violence. This isn't a TV show, this is the world of an ER nurse. Read their words. http://bit.ly/dWYXMz #hoco #nursing
Rising Hope Perinatal Hospice Program « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “Mary Peroutka, founder of Rising Hope, said the program emphasizes the quality of life and tries to help parents find comfort and meaning in whatever time they may have with their baby.” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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Rising Hope Perinatal Hospice – for when parents welcome a new life but must say goodbye at the same time. http://bit.ly/hwfW0J
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “We are proud to announce that Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (HCGH) has received top recognitions from HealthGrades, a national leading independent healthcare ratings organization, most notably ranking in the top five percent in the nation for Pulmonary and Critical Care and as one of the top five hospitals in ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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HCGH top 5% in nation for Pulm. & Critical Care; One of top 5 hospitals in MD for overall critical care. http://bit.ly/9saXm8 #hoco
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “As the community hospital for many in Howard County, the Howard County General Hospitalstaff is proud to share in some of the most important moments of our patients' livessome happy, some sad, and some bittersweet. Recently, a terminally ill patient, Walter Culver, chose to conclude his life with dignity and grace and, in the process, ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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A terminally ill patient touched the hearts of his care givers. Read about it in his own words. http://bit.ly/c6toP2 #hoco
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hcghcares.org — “More than six million Americans have type-2, or adult-onset, diabetes and don't know it. Type-2 diabetes is a condition caused when the pancreas has gradually lost its ability to produce insulin and your body has become resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that takes the sugar from your blood into your cells. If undiagnosed or not ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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Did you know that HCGH in Columbia has a Diabetes Mgmt Program? See our latest blog post: http://bit.ly/bV7MxY #hoco #diabetes
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “As the brutal heat of summer bears down on us, it is important to remember that exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluids can cause various types of heat-related illnesses, including: Heat cramps The mildest form of heat injury, consisting of painful muscle cramps and spasms that occur during ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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Please stay safe during this heat wave. Read about heat illnesses and their symptoms on our blog: http://bit.ly/9wENIS
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “Maryland's Lyme disease cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention increased by more than 650 percent from 1993 to 2009, according to the Lyme Disease Research Foundation of Maryland. Between 2007 and 2008, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease in Howard County tripled. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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Lyme disease cases continue to increase in Maryland and beyond. Prevention & symptoms: http://bit.ly/a4cNik #Lyme
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hcghcares.org — “Here you'll find news about our hospital and community, tips for excellent health, and a host of useful information and resources for healthy living in and arou” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Do you know the signs and symptoms? http://bit.ly/cWWMdx
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “Howard County General Hospital volunteers make a difference every day in the lives of patients, staff and visitors, always thinking of others and their comfort. Volunteers give their time, which is a gift from the heart. Their gifts ultimately change lives. In fiscal year 2009, almost 500 hospital volunteers contributed over 45,000 hours of ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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A recognition dinner was held for the fabulous volunteers at HCGH. Well-deserved! http://bit.ly/dsrgD1
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “We each make personal health care decisions on a regular basis. Doctors ask whether you will accept a treatment by discussing the risks and benefits and working with you to make that decision. Everyone has the right to make these decisions; but what if you can no longer make your own decisions due to illness or injury? In these cases, an Advance ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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An advance directive can speak for you if you become seriously ill. Learn about this topic at HCGH on 4/16: http://bit.ly/9ZYlPc
Howard County General Hospital | HCGH Cares « Howard County General Hospital
hcghcares.org — “Hungry, andGassy, and Colicky, oh my! Newborn babies cry for a variety of reasons: they are hungry, need to burp, have a soiled diaper, want to be bundled or need a nap. While crying can indicate that your baby wants or needs something, parents also have to recognize the difference between a fussy baby and one with colic " periods of intense, ...” View full resource at hcghcares.org
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Newborns cry often, but how much is too much? Read about this and a class that can help parents have happy babies: http://bit.ly/aw3GVt
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