Vim & Vigor - Summer 2015 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center - (Page 1)
Contents
SUMMER 2015
THE BIG
STORY
Ways to enjoy a
summer bounty of
tomatoes PAGE 46
Decoding the
mind: normal
feelings or a sign
to seek help?
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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FEATURES
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Keeping the
Community Healthy
PCRMC offers health
education seminars to keep
residents abreast of new
healthcare developments.
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A Call to Serve
Dr. Brian Kriete's
service in the military
led him to a career as an
ear, nose and throat (ENT)
physician at PCRMC.
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Mental Illness:
More Common
Than You Think
You might be surprised by
the prevalence of mental illness in the United States.
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A Healthy Mind
The mind is a powerful thing, and
that's not all in your head.
The Stroke
Handbook
A complete guide
to understanding stroke
risks, symptoms and what
it takes for a successful
recovery.
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Bending
Perceptions
Soccer star David
Beckham achieves stellar
success in spite of obsessivecompulsive disorder.
Boosting
the Brain
Supplements
are said to fight dementia,
improve memory and more.
But can a pill really help
your brain?
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A New
Home for
Healthcare
The new Waynesville
Medical Plaza will house
numerous physicians,
specialties and treatment services for area
residents.
Opening Thoughts
Auxiliary
This Just In
The Truth About Germs
How To: Stop a Headache
Quiz: Freak Out or
Chill Out?
44 At a Glance: Sizing Up MIS
46 In the Market: Tomatoes
48 Health by the Numbers:
Heartbreaking Statistics
Can supplements
boost your brain?
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The Future of
Cancer Care
Dr. Bruce Ellerin
discusses his passion
for cancer care and what
he sees for its future.
COVER PHOTO BY MICHELE EVE SANDBERG/CORBIS
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