Adventist Heritage Center From: Sent: To: Subject: Adventist HealthCare <enews=adventisthealthcare.com@mail128.suw12.mcsv.net> on behalf of Adventist HealthCare <enews@adventisthealthcare.com> Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:07 PM Adventist Heritage Center Urgent Care OPEN 4th of July! Adventist Healthcare's Germantown and Rockville Urgent Care locations will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, July 4 for all of your non-emergency needs. Urgent Care OPEN 4th of July! Adventist Healthcare's Germantown and Rockville Urgent Care locations will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, July 4 for all of your non-emergency needs. Teach Your Kids Water Safety No Wait Urgent Care Reservations Choose a Doctor 1
It's officially summer! As many families head to the beach and pool to stay cool remember these water safety tips: Choose a Doctor Online or call 1-800-642-0101 for help finding the right physician for you and your family. Be alert and stay close to children in any body of water. Teach your kids to swim. Never leave kids unattended in or near any body of water. When possible, always swim in designated areas with lifeguards. Always cover your pool or hot tub when unattended. What s Safe for Baby s Skin? There s nothing sweeter than the soft, smooth skin of a baby. But we don t always think about the ingredients we re putting on their skin. Tips to help you navigate the confusing world of ingredients: Classes & Events Check our community calendar for upcoming classes, events, support groups, and health screenings on topics like: Cancer Diabetes Heart & Vascular Nutrition Pediatrics Pregnancy & Childbirth Patient Stories We re writing new chapters in the lives of our patients daily. Read patient stories and share your own! Go slowly. There s no need to become an expert overnight on the ingredients in your favorite products. Minimize your total body burden. It s impossible to cut out Find a Location Find an Adventist HealthCare location near you. 2
every single chemical from your daily life. Be sunscreen smart. Did you know there are two types of sunscreen? As always, talk to your child s doctor if you have any questions about which sunscreens and skin products are best. Childhood Obesity Can Lead to Heart Disease Later in Life Despite efforts to reverse the trend, childhood obesity has continued to climb since 1999. Daisy Lazarous, MD, a cardiologist with Adventist HealthCare Adventist Medical Group, recommends keeping an eye on kids heart health by following these tips: Check blood pressure beginning at age 3 Screen cholesterol levels between ages 9 to 11 Encourage healthy eating habits Promote physical activity at home and at school 3
Read more about how you can keep your child active and combat childhood obesity. Heart Healthy BBQ Tips Eating heart healthy is a great way to think about making better food choices at those BBQs. Follow these heart healthy grilling tips: Avoid or limit fatty meats. Grill more fish. Go for skinless chicken breasts, instead of dark meat. Grill dense veggies like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers and corn. Grill on the rack, so fat drips away from the food. Adventist HealthCare: Care. Compassion. Community. We are the first and largest healthcare system in Montgomery County focused on a mission of improving the health of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our commitment to caring for our community began in 1907 and continues today with a full system of care that includes physicians, nurses, therapists, behavioral health experts, health educators, dietitians and support staff dedicated to keeping our community healthy and living life well. Friend's Health Topics Choose the health topics of most interest to you and your family! 4
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