Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Join the fight against the disease that will affect 1 in 8 women every year by checking out the resources from USA.gov.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Cholesteral Education Month

September is National Cholesterol Education Month and a great time to get your levels checked and take steps to maintain a healthy number.  For information on this fat like substance found in your body and why you need to pay attention go to the CDC feature page on cholesteral.

If you are looking for great heart healthy recipes visit the library.  You will be able to check out a variety of cookbooks.

Eat Well Live Well with High Cholesterol: Low Cholesterol Recipes and Tips by Karen Kingham.

Located in 641.563847.

Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook: Heart Healthy, Easy-to-Make Recipes That Taste Great by The American Heart Association.


Located in 641.5.

Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure: MedlinePlus

Watching your weight, not smoking, exercising and eating your veggies top the list of changes that you can make in your life that just may help you live longer.

Read about the threat of heart disease and what you can do to combat it at:

Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure: MedlinePlus

September is Whole Grains Month

The Whole Grains Council celebrates during the month of September.  They remind everyone that eating healthy is not a all or nothing deal.  Every little healthy change in your diet is good.

During September try these little baby steps to getting more whole grain in your diet:

• Serve brown rice instead of potatoes with dinner one night this month.
• Try a new breakfast cereal with at least 16 grams of whole grain per serving.
• Buy some whole-wheat pasta and try it.
• Make pizza for the kids with whole wheat pita as the crust.
• Make our favorite cookies with whole wheat flour next time instead of white.
• Serve hamburgers with whole wheat buns this week.

For more great ideas go the the Whole Grains Council website.

For Men Only

The 10th annual "Men's Wellness Night" is bing held on Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Memorial Building.  This event is an evening filled with educational topics geared to men of all ages.  It includes free helath screenings, free flu shots, dinner, and door prizes.

The keynote speaker for the evening will be UMD head Hockey Coach, Scott Sandelin.  The topic of his speech will be, "Take charge of your future - determination, focus and hard work make for a winning combination".

Registration is necessary as space is limited.  Please register and pay ($10.00) by Wednesday, September 28th. 

To register by phone, call:

218-362-6665 or 888-870-8626 ext. 6665

To register online, go to:

www.range.fairview.org

Please mail registration fees payable to UMCM to:

Cheryl Bisping, RN-Community Health Outreach

Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi

1200 East 25th Street, Suite 110

Hibbing, MN  55746

This event is sponsored by Central Mesabi Medical Foundation, Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi, Miller Creek Medical Clinic, a St. Luke's Clinic, and Fairview Mesaba Clinic.

Face it - athletic shoes wear out even when they are not used every day.  They may still look pretty decent and even feel comfortable but may not be providing support you foot needs for exercise.  The investment in new shoes will be worth it if it helps to prevent aches, pains, and even more serious injury. 

How do you know when it is time to replace your athletic shoes?  Read this article by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine for some great tips.