Category: Health-Fitness
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NEW RLS BIRTHING ROOM OFFERS CARE, COMFORT
Roy L. Schneider Hospital is taking a modern approach to childbirth by doing it the old-fashioned way. Mothers-to-be will now have the…
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FREE BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENING AT MARKETPLACE
Since a check of your blood pressure can turn up some potentially serious problems, it might be a good idea to stop…
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MASSAGE BY DAVID
Relax and treat yourself to a therapeutic, nurturing massage by the island's longtime and well-known bodyworker, David Hammon.Advertisement
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PHYSICIAN TO DISCUSS HORMONES, CANCER, DIET
As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the University of the Virgin Islands will hold a free public forum on "Hormones, the…
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2 LECTURES OFFER INFORMATION ON DIABETES
The public is invited to learn the latest information about diabetes signs and symptoms, diet and nutrition, and blood-sugar monitoring at free…
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'ASK THE CIS' — ABOUT SMOKING, OBESITY, ASBESTOS
"Ask the CIS," a locally produced Cancer Information Service health column, is featuring questions and answers this time about the relationship of…
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OMEGA INSTITUTE OFFERING 5 FREE LECTURES
Omega Institute in conjunction with the St. John-based People Moving Forward Foundation will again this year hold free "Evenings with Omega" lectures…
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GRANT FUNDS PATIENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Thanks to a grant from the Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation, patients leaving the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center will now…
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'ASK THE CIS' — ABOUT BREAST CANCER, MAMMOGRAMS
"Ask the CIS," a locally produced Cancer Information Service health column, is featuring questions and answers this time about breast cancer and…
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HEALTH CENTER HAS NEW GEAR, LONGER LAB HOURS
Two recently arrived pieces of equipment at the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center — a chemistry analyzer and a high-frequency radiology…
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE ADULT FLU SHOTS
It's time to get a flu shot for this year's protection against influence, and the Health Department is offering adult shots free…
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE ADULT FLU SHOTS
It's time to get this year's flu shot, and the Health Department is offering adult shots free to persons at risk. St.…
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE ADULT FLU SHOTS
It's time to get this year's flu shot, and the Health Department is offering adult shots free to persons at risk Nov.…
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'ASK THE CIS' — ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER
"Ask the CIS," a locally produced Cancer Information Service health column, is featuring questions and answers this time about early detection of…
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LIVING WITH DIABETES IS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Local residents diagnosed with diabetes mellitus don't have to go it alone. The Diabetes Association of the Virgin Islands, under the direction…
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BEATING BREAST CANCER: EARLY DETECTION IS KEY
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As an 11-year St. Thomas survivor of the disease says, "It's not a death sentence."…
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BEATING BREAST CANCER: EARLY DETECTION IS KEY
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As an 11-year St. Thomas survivor of the disease says, "It's not a death sentence."…
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'ASK THE CIS' — ANSWERS TO CANCER QUESTIONS
The Cancer Information Service is presenting this column to disseminate information to the V.I. community in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. Source readers…
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SOMEBODY HAS TO PAY THE BILL FOR LIVING LONGER
Health insurance expert, Carl Gotts, explains a bit about the rise in health insurance costs.Sponsored by Gotts & Associates
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FREE WATER-QUALITY WORKSHOPS OFFERED
Whether you rely on cistern water or potable water, you may have reason to worry about whether it's safe to use. One…
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FREE WATER-QUALITY WORKSHOPS OFFERED
Whether you rely on cistern water or potable water, you may worry about whether it's safe to use. One way to learn…
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FREE WATER-QUALITY WORKSHOPS OFFERED
Whether you rely on cistern water or potable water, you may have reason to worry about whether it's safe to use. One…
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2001 ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM
The "2001 Entrepreneurial and Investment Symposium" will be held from 7 to 9 .m. Thursday May 25 and from 8:30 a.m. until…
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FREE CHINESE EXERCISE-MEDITATION CLASS OFFERED
Dr. May Trieu will offer a free class in the traditional Chinese exercise-and-meditation practice of qi gong on Sunday, March 11, at…
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ESSAY CONTEST FOCUSES ON SEXUAL ABSTINENCE
Sexual abstinence among Virgin Islands adolescents is the focus this year of Sen. Lorraine Berry's annual Black History Month essay contest.
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HEALTH CENTER EXTENDS WEEKDAY HOURS
Myrah Keating Smith Health Center has extended regular clinic hours to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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WHAT QI GONG IS, AND WHAT IT CAN DO
Dr. May Trieu, a St. Thomas physician and master of the Chinese method of exercise and meditation called qi gong, explains how…
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WHAT QI GONG IS, AND WHAT IT CAN DO
Dr. May Trieu, a St. Thomas physician and master of the Chinese method of exercise and meditation called qi gong, explains how…
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HEALTH CENTER HOSTS BLACK HEALTH EVENTS
As part of the celebration of Black History Month, the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center will be hosting activities the week…
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FREE QI GONG CLASS SUNDAY
Dr. May Trieu will conduct a free class on qi gong (pronounced chee goong), an ancient Chinese exercise that promotes health and…