Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)
2010 Community Report
CONTENTS
SPECIAL
Good to Know
The 2010 Community Report shares how NMMC is making a difference in our community.
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DEPARTMENTS
2 Opening Thoughts We’re pleased to present a copy of our 2011 Community Report, featuring highlights and accomplishments from the past year. 56 Catch the Spirit Everyone was pretty in pink at the annual Pink Dress Luncheon sponsored by NMMC Spirit of Women.
FEATURES
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Find Your Groove Turn your exercise routine into a three-member band for maximum results. We show you how. Stay in Circulation Protect yourself from these six common vascular diseases. ‘X’ Marks the Spot If your body veers off course, your doctor may need this high-tech road map to discover what ails you. Pregnancy Predictors Beyond the baby bump, pregnancy has some surprising things to say about an expectant mom’s health. Play It Safe Don’t let these five misconceptions about hospital safety prevent you from getting the care you need.
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Stay Connected Discover the multitude of ways to contact NMMC by phone and on the Web, as well as where to send correspondence. We’re Here for You Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be distressing and confusing. The NMMC Cancer Center’s there to guide you. How Tweet It Is Learn more about ways to connect with NMMC on social networking sites. Healthy Hues Feeling blue? Or green with envy? Here’s how to improve your life through the deliberate use of color. The New Survivors Meet three inspiring survivors who share their hard-won words of wisdom on how to beat cancer. First (Aid) Things First If you’ve ever wanted to be a lifesaving action hero, follow this advice of a veteran firefighter and EMT.
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF WATTS, ICON INTERNATIONAL
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ON THE COVER
Nearly six years after becoming a country megastar, Carrie Underwood has never abandoned her small-town roots—or four health practices that keep her going.
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