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  The Benefits of Annual “Well-Woman” Exams

  05/14/2012 | IU Health Physicians, Wellness, Women’s Services

  It’s become increasingly common for women to put their own healthcare needs aside while caring for children, working or engaging in other activities. At every age, women should schedule an annual well-woman exam that includes preventive healthcare and guidance on diet, exercise, safety and contraception (for pre-menopausal women). Regarding prevention, women often have questions or concerns about… Read More

• Why do we go to professional conferences?

  05/14/2012 | Cleft & Craniofacial Anomalies

  Over the past two months, I have attended 2 professional conferences out of town. The first was to attend the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ (NAPNAP) 33rd Annual Conference on Pediatric Health Care in San Antonio, Texas. I attend this meeting every few years to hear what’s new in the field as well as to maintain certification and licensure. Historically, NAPNAP has… Read More

• Recipe of the Week: Mock French Toast

  05/13/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  4 egg whites 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup cottage cheese Dash of cinnamon 1 packet of Splenda I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray Sugar Free maple syrup Mix all together in a bowl and beat with a fork. Pour into pan like you would as if you were making pancakes. Top with butter spray and sugar free syrup and enjoy! This is a Liver Reduction Diet Friendly Meal. *Please note, photo is not… Read More

• New Adolescent and Young Person’s Group

  05/12/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  We are expanding! IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss is happy to announce its new group for adolescents and young people! Join with young adults who want to get together and be active! Our kick off group will be: June 12th at 6 pm Please contact Jillian McAfee for more information or questions at jmcafee1@iuhealth.org   Read More

• Upcoming Support Groups

  05/11/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  May 12th: West Group IU West Hospital Private Dining Room 1111 N Ronald Regan Parkway Avon, IN 46123 Time: 11 am Contact: Donna Provence deprove@comast.net Evansville Group: Cancelled for May! See you in June! May 15th: 4:30 pm Open Office Join Dr. William Hilgendorf for this open discussion group regarding your progress in the program. This group is for pre and post op patients. 5:30 pm Total Body… Read More

• Jeff Overcame a Rare Brain Tumor with Surgery and Proton Therapy

  05/11/2012 | Neuroscience

  When 56-year-old Jeff Graf thought he was having a stroke, he knew he needed to get help right away. And although doctors quickly ruled out stroke, test results revealed an equally menacing diagnosis: a rare tumor growing deep inside his brain. Facing an uphill battle, Jeff turned to the experts at Indiana University Health for answers. Here, the electrician from Greentown, Indiana, found a team of… Read More

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  Spending more time outside?

  05/10/2012 | IU Health Physicians

  Don’t forget to protect your skin with these helpful tips. As we head outdoors to enjoy the warm spring weather, now is the perfect time to review the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage. It’s important to wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (spf) of 30 or higher when exposed to the sun for an extended period. Sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide provide the… Read More

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  Looking for Fitness Ideas?

  05/09/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  Date: June 5, 2012 Time: 5:30-7 pm Topic: Resistance Bands Join Jillian McAfee, Fitness Coach, to learn how to use resistance bands to add strength! Can't make it? Join Jillian every Tuesday night at 5:30 pm for Total Body Fitness.   Read More

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  Through the Eyes of a Medical Student

  05/08/2012 | Cleft & Craniofacial Anomalies

  My experiences at the Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health have been exceedingly educational and fulfilling. Going into this rotation, I was hoping to get a better understanding of craniofacial birth defects and the indications and techniques for plastic surgery. However, I was not expecting to be involved in such a vast array of people working together as a team… Read More

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  Recipe of the Week: Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

  05/08/2012 | Bariatrics/Weight Loss

  Ingredients 1 pound of green beans, ends trimmed Spray Butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped 1 Tablespoon of lemon zest (optional) Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking and preserve bright green color. Heat a large skillet… Read More

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